Published Sunday, May 2, 2010, OK personal/derivative use; link lovethatimage.artsquadgraphics.com.
Lilacs and tulips
These lilacs were growing in a neighbor’s front yard on a recent walk. The sky was quite gray and overcast but the magic of a digital camera gave me an exposure that’s almost sunshiny. On the same walk, another neighbor’s Blushing Lady tulips really made me envious. Last year I had some Blushing Lady tulips that were the stars of my spring garden, with huge, almost 6″ blossoms on stems almost a yard (meter) tall. This year they totally failed to come back, where other tulips happily multiplied. But at least my neighbor has had success with them. Aren’t they pretty?
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Kevin on 02 May 2010 at 9:04 pm #
It looks like spring is coming along just fine in Seattle. Those lilacs likely smell like perfume!
SquirrelQueen on 02 May 2010 at 10:50 pm #
They are very pretty, I love lilacs. Mine are in bloom right now but we have a high wind warning for tomorrow so the blooms will probably be gone soon. Those are gorgeous tulips, great shots.
Eileen on 03 May 2010 at 1:08 am #
Love the lilacs and the pretty flowers. Beautiful photos!
Gemma on 03 May 2010 at 2:45 am #
Glorious soft tones in those lilacs and the various colours in those tulips are stunning!
EG Wow on 03 May 2010 at 2:59 am #
The tulips are gorgeous, Sara! And I’m so envious that your lilacs are in bloom already!
Hootin' Anni on 03 May 2010 at 3:49 am #
These photos just take my breath away…and I can almost smell the lilacs from here!!
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kathy on 03 May 2010 at 3:53 am #
Sara, of all the beautiful tulips you’ve shared with us this spring, I do believe I like this variety the best (so far at least!). They are just so soft and delicate and the colors are just scrumptious!
Linnea on 03 May 2010 at 7:06 am #
What incredible colors you have in your neighborhood. Really stunning!
2sweetnsaxy on 03 May 2010 at 10:19 am #
I don’t see many lilacs unless I’m at a botanical gardens. Those tulips are really gorgeous!!
Liz on 03 May 2010 at 11:01 am #
They are absolutely gorgeous! Happy MYM!
Liz @ MLC
Kim on 03 May 2010 at 2:19 pm #
Wow your lilac is blooming already. I could imagine the sweet scent from the lilac. Happy Monday!
MYM~Forsythia
MacroMonday~Teacup
BlueMonday~Blue socks
Jama on 03 May 2010 at 8:59 pm #
So lovely! there flowers are never seen growing here in my country, the tulips can be found only in florist. We import them from Holland.
Martha on 04 May 2010 at 4:19 pm #
These are absolutely incredible Sara!
lisaschaos on 04 May 2010 at 6:50 pm #
Wow! They are both so beautiful that I wouldn’t know where to stick my nose and breath!
Daniela on 05 May 2010 at 12:44 pm #
Oh how i love lilacs 🙂