Tuesday, 22 March 2011

A few days ago


...Spring arrived



...all of a sudden




...in a flowery explosion.



One day it was grey and cold



..and seemingly the next


































..the weather was milder


































...and blossom was everywhere.



Brilliant.
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47 comments:

  1. Mary22 March 2011 at 22:07

    The photos are so gorgeous - the blossom almost edible!

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  2. periwinkle22 March 2011 at 22:15

    wow, gorgeous - yeah for Spring

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  3. Rachel22 March 2011 at 22:18

    Yes, I think Spring has finally Sprung!

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  4. Ali22 March 2011 at 22:41

    I don't think the arrival of Spring has ever been so welcome, or so stunning.
    And I cannot wait for Saturday!

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  5. Mrs A22 March 2011 at 22:49

    what beautiful photos! Im glad its a bit warmer, as i will be in London soon, and its 30c here still!

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  6. noknittedknickers22 March 2011 at 22:49

    Oh gash, fab photos. We're still in the false start stage here where last Friday it was 24 degrees, and then over the weekend it went back down to 3. Can't wait. C.x

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  7. Lina22 March 2011 at 23:08

    Such beautiful blossoms. We were doing really well at the weekend but there was 5cm of snow yesterday. Bah! Won't be too much longer before it's all gone again.

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  8. menopausalmusing22 March 2011 at 23:08

    That bee in the top photo could not get any further into that flower, could it? It made me smile.......... Great photos Emma.

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  9. SewHappyGeek22 March 2011 at 23:32

    Ah spring...your photos are so beautiful I might have to go for a walk with the camera tomorrow! Lovely post!

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  10. Jacquie22 March 2011 at 23:33

    Wow , lovely images ...so true, spring arrived right on cue :0)
    Jacquie x

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  11. dottycookie23 March 2011 at 00:13

    Hurrah! It took its own sweet time but it was worth waiting for!

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  12. greenrabbitdesigns23 March 2011 at 00:18

    I know!! All of a sudden there's blossom everywhere. :)
    Gorgeous photos Emma!!
    Vivienne x

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  13. trash23 March 2011 at 00:32

    Hands up who is happy to see loads of blossom, milder air and the birds chirping madly. Ooo! It's me!

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  14. Gina23 March 2011 at 00:45

    Hasn't it been wonderful! I've loved hearing the birdsong and buzz of insects too. Your photos are stunning.

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  15. Teresa Kasner23 March 2011 at 01:19

    Dear Emma, lovely photos! Our Spring is just around the corner.. we had a spate of cold and rain which held off the floral profusion. Soon, I hope.

    PS - I mentioned your name on my blog today. :-)

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  16. .23 March 2011 at 01:22

    Gorgeous photo's... just as we are falling into Autumn!
    That big silver ball is a sculpture hanging above the Town Hall in Wellington. It's awesome isn't it... it just jiggles in the breeze.

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  17. Naturally Carol23 March 2011 at 05:42

    Wow!..perfectly brilliant photos..you've captured the essence of Spring beautifully!

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  18. Marigold Jam23 March 2011 at 09:04

    Fabulous photos! They'd make great cards. Isn't it amazing how quickly the flowers come out once the sun shines and it's a teeny bit warmer. Love it.

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  19. kristina23 March 2011 at 09:22

    Oooh such gorgeous photos! And the sun is shining this morning here too. Bring on spring!

    K x

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  20. Floss23 March 2011 at 09:37

    Oh, beautiful and brilliant indeed! Our town plant festival is this weekend, and I'm intending to go and buy one of the incredible salmon pink bushes on your first photo. Ben and I have been having long discussions about what they are - he said 'Japanese rose' and I said 'quince' and a bit of googling has shown me we were both kind of right!

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  21. imperfectly natural mama23 March 2011 at 09:55

    Wow, a bee already, how wonderful! Beautiful photos of spring, thankyou for sharing, they have cheered me right up, winter has officially gone.

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  22. Crafts @ Home23 March 2011 at 10:01

    Lovely photos, they really capture spring :)
    Sue xx

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  23. Helen Philipps23 March 2011 at 10:06

    Such beautiful blossom everywhere - and your photos really show it to perfection! It's a thrilling sight, all at once - and so exquisite against the blue skies.
    Helen x

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  24. mynestofyarnandbuttons23 March 2011 at 12:06

    Your photos are just awesome. All the flowers are just breathtaking and soooooo beautiful. My you live in a beautiful area! Thanks for sharing this post!
    xoRobin❤

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  25. Magic Bean23 March 2011 at 13:05

    As I type, two Smalls are eating their picnic lunch in the garden, the birds are going berserk and there isn't a cloud in the sky. Hooray! Ax

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  26. Unknown23 March 2011 at 13:59

    Beautiful flower photos! We're not quite there yet, but crocuses and daff's are starting to flower, it's lovely seeing that colour again! :) x

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  27. blue china studio happy23 March 2011 at 16:17

    Absolutely gorgeous! Wow.

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  28. Tara23 March 2011 at 17:01

    On this snowy, yes, snowy day, I think you for these beautiful blossoms.

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  29. andamento23 March 2011 at 19:43

    Truly beautiful photos. It's not quite like that here yet but I can't wait now after seeing the gorgeousness on your blog!

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  30. Su23 March 2011 at 20:36

    Lovely photos - hasn't it been fabulous weather these last few days? Makes everything seem happier when the sun shines.

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  31. June23 March 2011 at 20:37

    Fantastic photos - I do love Spring blossom.
    June

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  32. Scented Sweetpeas23 March 2011 at 21:32

    I am so enjoying being outside in the garden again, isn't it fantastic!

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  33. Anonymous23 March 2011 at 22:52

    They're gorgeous photos. It's great to be able to get outside and see some sunshine again.

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  34. mrspao23 March 2011 at 23:06

    Aahhh - isn't it wonderful :)

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  35. Harriet24 March 2011 at 00:12

    Beautiful! Thank you!

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  36. bella bheag24 March 2011 at 00:30

    Terrific photos! Noticeably mild here today - blossom on the way.

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  37. The Coffee Lady24 March 2011 at 13:02

    It will throw it down on Saturday. I know it.

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  38. julie24 March 2011 at 14:59

    Oh Emma your photos capture the beauty and joy of spring arriving perfectly! I love that you were quick enough to catch a bee doing his thing - haven't seen many around yet here, I hope they made it through the harsh winter.

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  39. ...Nina Nixon...24 March 2011 at 17:23

    Awwww - look at that bee shoving his head in as far as he can. I think he's drinking in Spring too.

    Nina xxxx

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  40. harmony and rosie24 March 2011 at 21:56

    Hurrah for Spring, I am welcoming it with wide open arms! Lovely photos, your chaenomeles reminds me that I planted one in our previous garden. I must get one in here as they are so cheerful.

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  41. Rhiannon24 March 2011 at 23:11

    It really does make for miles of smiles :D

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  42. Anja25 March 2011 at 23:36

    Amazing, breathtaking photos!

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  43. Paula27 March 2011 at 08:51

    Beautiful blossom and colours, it's so good to see nature come alive again.

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  44. Peeriemoot30 March 2011 at 17:21

    Oooh, those pictures are glorious - I've got blossom envy, we're so much further behind with the spring here! I went to my cousin's wedding down in Reading in early May a couple of years ago and travelled down by train - it was amazing how you could *see* spring progressing as we got further south :-).

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  45. Jessi1 April 2011 at 16:29

    so jealous! we are just starting to get buds here

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  46. Reading Tea Leaves2 April 2011 at 14:42

    Beautiful!

    Jeanne
    x

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  47. Louise2 April 2011 at 19:30

    Gorgeous, gorgeous colour, and wonderful photos! I really must add a flowering quince to my garden. x

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