It was a Glorious Day

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Yesterday as I took a long walk home after a hair appointment, I was pleased to hit on a scene perfect for a Blue Monday submission.


Can you see the sign "peeking" through the branches and blossoms?

Even this blue sky with the hanging pink blossoms is good for Blue Monday.
Aren't the colours amazing?
These are the last of the spring blossoms on the trees. I was fortunate to be able to capture some at this late date.

So glad you were able to enjoy Blue Monday with me. Please join Smiling Sally and the gang for more Blue Monday.

Comments

Gengen said…
Oh just beautiful...Happy blue Monday...

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May 1, 2011 at 11:02 PM
Joyful said…
Thank you Gengen! Happy Blue Monday to you as well!
May 1, 2011 at 11:24 PM
Rajesh said…
Beautiful blossoms.
May 2, 2011 at 1:21 AM
Kat said…
awwww...i so love the pink flower...Thanks for dropping my BM.
May 2, 2011 at 2:45 AM
Prettymom said…
gorgeous photos..Happy BM
May 2, 2011 at 2:45 AM
Sally said…
Yes, it is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your blues.

Happy Blue Monday, Joy.
May 2, 2011 at 5:53 AM
Diane said…
Beautiful photos for a Blue Monday. I hope that your mother is feeling better. Diane
May 2, 2011 at 12:09 PM
Dena Elwood said…
Wow,,,soooo lovely!!!
May the Sweet LORD bless you and keep you... May His face shine upon you so that you can then share about our Precious LORD Jesus to others...
Keep seeking HIM and He will bless you...Amen..
May 2, 2011 at 2:01 PM
Lv1620 said…
So glad you had your camera with you on this appointment. I would hate to have not seen those beautiful sights. Very nicely done.
May 2, 2011 at 2:36 PM
Jeanne said…
You captured the most awesome blue today. I love this.
Hugs, Jeanne
May 2, 2011 at 6:00 PM
chubskulit said…
Just beautiful!

Blue Hyacinth, hope you can come and see. Thanks!
May 2, 2011 at 6:40 PM
snowwhite said…
Joyful, lovely photos! These pink flowers are familiar to me. Sakura, cherry blossoms!!
Have a nice day!
May 2, 2011 at 10:07 PM
Crystalmary said…
Well snapped..a beautiful day indeed!! even when its raining and snowing, I love the day.. we live in blessed countries..Oh it makes your heart sing...
XXXX
May 3, 2011 at 12:48 AM
Regina said…
Hello there..love the blue sky contrasted with the beautiful pink blossoms (yes I see it). They resemble baby roses up close and what looks like pretty green moss on the tree limbs.. perfect for the meme:)
May 4, 2011 at 12:28 AM
Lonicera said…
I love that blossom - can't help thinking the Japanese can't have been able to enjoy it much this year. I followed the Royal Wedding too, though clearly not at such an unsociable hour!! (I'm impressed). I loved her dress, though not that of all the female guests, particularly the two princesses (ugh), and let's not talk about the hats... more like growths or sprouts growing out of their foreheads...
Caroline
May 4, 2011 at 5:42 AM
Clairz said…
Gorgeous blossom photos--and you know I love flowers!
May 4, 2011 at 1:14 PM
Candice Suter said…
Beautiful pink blooms! They look like tiny carnations.
May 4, 2011 at 9:54 PM
Candice Suter said…
Beautiful pink blooms. They look like tiny pink carnations! LOL
May 4, 2011 at 9:54 PM
Lady Fi said…
What gorgeous blossoms!
May 5, 2011 at 3:52 AM
OtienoHongo said…
Very good pictures, quite refreshing too!
May 5, 2011 at 8:51 AM
Christine's Pantry said…
Nice photos.
May 5, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Joyful said…
Thank you, Rajesh. I too though the blossoms were so beautiful!
May 6, 2011 at 2:08 AM
Joyful said…
Thank you Kat!
May 6, 2011 at 2:09 AM
Joyful said…
Thank you, Pretty Mom. Same to you!
May 6, 2011 at 2:09 AM
Joyful said…
Thank you, Smiling Sally. It is always great to share our blues ;-)
May 6, 2011 at 2:09 AM
Joyful said…
Thank you, Diane. I've talked with mom a few times since I returned home. She is sounding stronger.
May 6, 2011 at 2:10 AM
Joyful said…
Thank you, Dena. Those are beautiful comments. God bless you too.
May 6, 2011 at 2:11 AM
Joyful said…
Thank you, LV. I try to have my camera battery charged so the camera is always ready to go though sometimes I don't pause on my errands to take photos.
May 6, 2011 at 2:11 AM
Joyful said…
So glad you enjoyed my "blue submission" today, Jeanne.
May 6, 2011 at 2:12 AM
Joyful said…
I'm so glad you could identify the tree blossoms. I love the blossoms too!
May 6, 2011 at 2:17 AM
Joyful said…
Yes Crystalmary, we are very blessed ;-)
May 6, 2011 at 2:17 AM
Joyful said…
I have a blogging friend, Snowwhite from Nara, Japan. She lives north of where the earthquake was and she has blogged about the beautiful cherry blossoms. I'm glad you had a chance to follow the wedding. Some very interesting hates indeed ;-)
May 6, 2011 at 2:18 AM
Joyful said…
We share a love of flowers and blossoms. Have a great day!
May 6, 2011 at 2:18 AM
Joyful said…
Yes they do, don't they? ;-)
May 6, 2011 at 2:19 AM
Joyful said…
Thank you, Lady Fi. Creation is a wonderful thing ;-)
May 6, 2011 at 2:20 AM
Joyful said…
So glad you enjoyed the photos, Otieno.
May 6, 2011 at 2:20 AM
Joyful said…
Thanks. Christine for your kind words and your visit.
May 6, 2011 at 2:20 AM
Dhemz said…
what a glorious day indeed...lovely photos!
May 6, 2011 at 9:51 AM
Joyful said…
Thank you Dhemz.
May 14, 2011 at 2:13 AM
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