First Magnolia Blooms of the Year!

Magnolia Macro: Copyright © by Phyllis Wheeler, March 2013

Today I had the joy of seeing my first magnolia blooms of the year. With bright blue skies and mild temperatures, it already feels like spring here in the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area. My favorite of today's magnolia photos is the macro above.

Magnolia Catkin: Copyright © by Phyllis Wheeler, March 2013

I also love this photo of a pink magnolia bloom unfurling from its catkin.

Here's an overview shot of the magnolia tree. I love magnolia blooms, but what I love even more is enjoying God's amazing creation. May God bless you this spring and always, dear friend!

First Daffodil of the Year Photos & Haiku (Short Poem)

This Saturday we saw our first daffodil bloom of 2013 on our walk through the Azalea collection at the U.S. National Arboretum. I love the yellow cheerful blooms of daffodils. Although it was a cold, gray day the daffodil sighting warmed my heart. Spring is on its way! I love how God uses the changing seasons to make me appreciate my favorite ones even more.

First Daffodil of the Year Haiku

Bright yellow petals

First daffodil of the year

Sunshine flower love

These three photos are of the same daffodil from different angles and with and without flash. It was the only daffodil blooming but there were also a host of snowdrops, crocus and cute little yellow flowers (maybe winter aconite?). 

Hope this little touch of spring brightened your day! May God bless you!