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texture tuesday ~ spring…a perpetual astonishment

spring has sprung here in my neck of the woods.

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hoping that spring has found you too.

love, kelly

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  1. Beverly says

    April 1, 2014 at 7:55 am

    It has Kelly, and I love your lovely bud!

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  2. Barbara Hurst says

    April 1, 2014 at 8:24 am

    gosh so lovely Kelly.

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  3. Pam says

    April 1, 2014 at 8:56 am

    We’re in a freezing rain storm and the ground is totally white so it does me good to see this. Keep showing it. I NEED to see it and believe.

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  4. Sheila says

    April 1, 2014 at 12:40 pm

    Gorgeous image! Spring hasn’t arrived yet (we still have snow, and school closings) but, hopefully, it will be here soon . . . .

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  5. Dotti says

    April 1, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    Yes … spring has found us. We have a treasure trove of daffodils and tulips won’t be far behind. Characteristic of spring … we have the wind, too … such a drag when you want to play with your camera! I’m glad you got some calmer days … your photo is breathtaking.

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  6. Earl says

    April 1, 2014 at 6:10 pm

    Beautiful shot. Lovely soft colors. Not here yet, but soon . . . I hope.

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  7. Susan says

    April 1, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    Lovely blossom, Kelly! And yes, today for the first time this year, spring finally arrived!
    Happy April!

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  8. Prairie Jill says

    April 1, 2014 at 9:46 pm

    Still waiting for spring here, but seeing this helps! Beautiful image.

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  9. kim at picking poppies says

    April 1, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    Yes, and it’s found us in more ways than one…beautiful flowers and budding trees equals cars covered in green pollen! 😉 Beautiful photo!

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  10. Ida P. Krause says

    April 2, 2014 at 2:04 pm

    Such a lovely bloom. Yes, spring has arrived and it’s glorious.

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  11. Cathy H. says

    April 2, 2014 at 3:07 pm

    I love the colors and shapes in the center! Lovely!!! Spring is here, but already the blossoming trees and bulbs are dwindling away!

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  12. anki-itte says

    April 6, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    Beautiful!

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  13. Linda Vincent says

    April 8, 2014 at 9:35 am

    What a precious image….. I love everything about it <3

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