Sunday, May 22, 2011

141/365: Blooms and Birds

Went walking around the neighborhood for a family stroll again. So glad to be able to enjoy the warm weather and all the lovely blooms of this time of the year. I lived in South Florida for so many years (with practically one season year-round) that I think I have a new appreciation for all the seasons!

Tulips are everywhere--in every color--they are a favorite here!

I must have walked by this plant once a week for the last month and never noticed it was the "bleeding heart"! Their blooms are small so they are easy to miss if you're not paying attention. To me they look like jewelry!




I have no idea what kind of plant this is but it seems to have a colored bloom that wraps itself at the base. Any ideas?


This white flower is the trillium -- the official flower of Ontario. We came upon them in a wooded trail near our house, and to our surprise we found lots of them! They take on a pinkish hue once the bloom is older.

Finally captured this bird--the American robin. We get a lot of these hanging around the neighborhood.








I could not leave these two out! These Canadian geese are practically residents of the neighborhood. This one is clearly feasting among the weeds.






8 comments:

Valeria May 22, 2011 at 6:38 PM  

wow Turned out to be a great picture walk. I love the heart plant, so different and colorful.

Michelle May 22, 2011 at 7:37 PM  

AMAZING captures...I love every single one. My favorite is the first bleeding heart photo---very lovely!

Amy May 22, 2011 at 9:13 PM  

These are gorgeous! I especially like the bleeding hearts. I don't think I've ever seen those before.

KAREN May 22, 2011 at 9:34 PM  

beautiful!! i love the bleeding heart one...and the color of the tulip is just gorgeous!

karren May 22, 2011 at 10:50 PM  

I like your bleeding hearts. AWESONE! The goose picture is another fave.

Misty May 23, 2011 at 2:49 PM  

I've been seeing quite a few bleeding hearts pictures. Wish I could find some to take pictures of. They are so pretty!

Susan May 23, 2011 at 7:05 PM  

These are all so beautiful! I love the colors and crispness. The bokeh in the first one is so lovely.

Kristin May 30, 2011 at 3:11 AM  

WOW, that first tulip shot is amazing! I love it.

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