we found our first wildflowers of
the year
(by driving over an hour north)
as well as
an emerald
colored native bee!
the earth had but tiny blades of grass appearing amongst
the pine needle strewn forest floor
yet the lovely pasqueflowers hold their heads high
celebrating life
here and there a
scattering of lovely yellow bells
after a long winter
these first flowers
fill ones heart with joy
a new season is ours to embrace
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Beautiful macros!
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteMagic is afoot in your land. Fabulous flowers AND an emerald bee!
ReplyDeleteLovely images...thank you Tammie
Ruby
Yes, spring magic is a foot, I like that.
DeleteI agree...after a very long winter, it fills the spirit with happiness. Lovely photos, I love those yellows! :)
ReplyDeleteYay Spring!
DeleteThank you!
I just realized I keep calling you Tammie Lee...should I be calling you Tammie? I just thought it sounded so nice together, but maybe Lee is your last name, so sorry for that! :)
DeleteYou are right, it is my last name. But either way is fine.
DeleteThe emerald coloured bee is stunning. I don’t believe that I have ever seen such a creature. And you are absolutely right about the uplifting power of flowers after a long winter. I don’t suppose that the residents of a south sea island could even imagine such a thing.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing that bee. It flew off a few times, but came right back. The flowers were quite spread out, she did not want to leave the pollen. Yes, I believe you are right about islanders.
DeleteBeauty begins to bloom in the field, we already expected it!
ReplyDeleteHave a good one, Tammie !.
Tomás.
yes, it has begun.
DeleteSpring is around the corner, and all the color it brings.
ReplyDeleteyes
DeleteGorgeous photos! That's the true beauty of spring and so welcome!
ReplyDeleteThank you Terry.
DeleteWho is most in search? The photographer or the bee? Either way, you both win. How grateful you must be to see these sweet friends!
ReplyDeleteGood point Jeanie.
DeleteWhat glorious shots of your first spring flowers and what an amazing emerald coloured native bee! I do love that yellow bell flower!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed them Sandra.
DeleteLovely lovely shots! It's a wonderful feeling to see anemones out in the woods.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lady Fi.
DeleteGigantic fantastic macro shots!
ReplyDeleteHappy day
Crissi
Thank you!
DeleteWow, we love Pasqueflowers too! I love your Emerald Bee. And, I've never seen the yellow bells before. Enjoy the first signs of spring!
ReplyDeleteInteresting that you don't have yellow bells. I am guessing that they grow at lower elevation.
Deletej'aime les fleurs poilues! :))
ReplyDeletethat is funny!
DeleteWow! I thought our season was short, but we have had wild flowers flowering for about a month. They are not as exciting as yours, though. I love that bee. We have nothing like that here.
ReplyDeleteI have dandelions in the yard, but haven't seen anything else. April was so cold, they are probably waiting to come out.
ReplyDeleteThat bee looks like a piece of jewelry.
Spring is over here, started getting real hot! :-)
ReplyDeleteEnjoying your spring now!
Hugs!
These pictures are stunning, Tammie Lee. And what an unusual looking Bee - kind of exotic looking, don't you think? Have never seen one like that before. I bet the wildflowers filled your heart with joy after such a long Winter.
ReplyDeleteHappy May days. : )
~Sheri