Monday, March 19, 2018

The First Signs of Spring

The cherry blossoms are just starting to come out on one tree near my place. 
No signs of blossoms are yet visible in most of the other trees around where I live but it won't be long now. 

I had to use my Android phone camera which doesn't take the best of photos.

I couldn't help myself. I had to capture these blossoms because every year I anticipate the blossoms with eagerness and joy when I finally see them.
I hope to share better photos soon.







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34 comments:

  1. Lady FiMarch 20, 2018 at 12:29 AM

    So pretty! Lucky you.

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  2. RhodesiaMarch 20, 2018 at 12:35 AM

    Still no blossom on our cherry trees, you are ahead of us there. Great photos despite using your phone. Freezing cold here again!!! Happy Tuesday to you as well Diane

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  3. David M. Gascoigne,March 20, 2018 at 2:03 AM

    Will soon be leaving for Vancouver Island and my sister-in-law who lives in Victoria says the blossoms are out there too.

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    1. JoyfulMarch 20, 2018 at 2:30 AM

      Have a great trip. I'm sure you will enjoy Spring in Victoria.

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  4. stardustMarch 20, 2018 at 5:30 AM

    Nice photos of elegant, beautiful Sakura blossoms. No flowering here in Nara yet, but in southern Kochi, Sakura are at their best. Have happy days ahead.

    Yoko

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  5. magiceyeMarch 20, 2018 at 5:50 AM

    So pretty and Joyful!

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  6. Joanne NoragonMarch 20, 2018 at 6:27 AM

    Just beautiful!

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  7. StephanieMarch 20, 2018 at 7:09 AM

    Happy Spring, lovely lady! Your pictures were such a treat to see, thank you for sharing. It will be a while until we see any blossoms here in the mountains :)

    Hugs to you!

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  8. RedMarch 20, 2018 at 7:14 AM

    Cherry blossoms are favorites. They are early, cover a whole tree and are attractive. Enjoy them.

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  9. CloudiaMarch 20, 2018 at 9:29 AM

    What a delight!

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  10. VictoriaMarch 20, 2018 at 10:37 AM

    No blossoms here yet, but yours are gorgeous.

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  11. JeanieMarch 20, 2018 at 11:46 AM

    Cherry blossoms? You are farther north than we are. No blooms yet for quite sometime.

    These are lovely and I'll be they are fragrant too! Spring WILL come!

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  12. Mitzi March 20, 2018 at 12:14 PM

    These are absolutely lovely! We have plenty of flowering trees and plants blooming right now. Spring is here!

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  13. dee NambiarMarch 20, 2018 at 1:21 PM

    Pretty Cherry blossoms -- a very joyful sight.
    Happy first day of spring!! :)

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  14. HappyKMarch 20, 2018 at 3:54 PM

    Nice signs of spring. We got another 6 inches of snow today and more tomorrow. Sure looking forward to spring weather!!!!!!

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  15. AlMarch 20, 2018 at 5:26 PM

    So pretty! It will be a while before anything even thinks about blooming where I live.

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  16. MariMarch 20, 2018 at 6:21 PM

    What a beautiful sight! I can't believe you have blossoms already! I thought you were further north than me and we still have snow with no signs of flowers.

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  17. shayndelMarch 20, 2018 at 9:20 PM

    Jumping for joy at your new header and spring post!! Wow! That was fast!! So beautiful and pretty and precious are the first blossoms!
    I love your photos, you have such a sensitive eye and it shows in how you show the cherry blossoms.♡♡♡

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    1. JoyfulMarch 20, 2018 at 9:33 PM

      Hi Shayndel, you touched me with your compliment today. You live in a country where cherry blossoms are at their best so your comment means a lot to me. Today when I was on the western side of the city I noticed the cherry blossoms are much more advanced in their blooms than in the eastern part I have to get out soon with my camera.

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  18. AngieMarch 20, 2018 at 9:55 PM

    I think these are spectacular ... no need for an apology! Happy Spring to you!

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  19. DiannaMarch 21, 2018 at 5:51 AM

    I love any fruit tree blossoms, but I think cherry blossoms are my favorite because of how very delicate they are. I hope you are doing well. xx

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  20. bookwormMarch 21, 2018 at 9:51 AM

    I’m grateful we are not getting the nor’easter places just to our south are. I don’t even have a crocus yet! Keep those lovely blooms coming. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com

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  21. AnnieMarch 21, 2018 at 6:13 PM

    Nature knows how to put on a show. Just beautiful photos!
    I would love to see Japan during cherry blossom time.
    We are having snow. 10 inches so far and its very cold.

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    1. JoyfulMarch 21, 2018 at 6:25 PM

      Annie, I was hearing on the news today that there is a state of emergency in the northeast (I think I heard that right). Stay safe and warm. As for us, we have our first signs of Spring but the weather report is for cold temperatures and snow by Friday. I can hardly believe it.

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  22. CynthiaMarch 22, 2018 at 5:18 AM

    Those blossoms are so delicate and hopeful. Brave harbingers for all that is to come!

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  23. ElisabethMarch 22, 2018 at 10:12 AM

    Those blossoms are so beautiful and a true sign of Spring. Here in S. Florida, we have the most beautiful trees with colorful blossoms of yellow, pink, red, all over the neighborhoods. I should pay more attention and take photos of it! Have a wonderful weekend, my dear friend!

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  24. StephanieMarch 22, 2018 at 3:38 PM

    Very pretty blossoms!

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  25. Lowcarb team memberMarch 22, 2018 at 5:27 PM

    Oh those blossoms are just wonderful.
    I love the Spring.

    All the best Jan

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  26. SharonMarch 23, 2018 at 11:00 AM

    Such delicate flowers! Happy spring!

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  27. jabbottMarch 23, 2018 at 2:16 PM

    Nice to see signs of spring,lovely photos xx

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  28. Lady FiMarch 25, 2018 at 1:21 AM

    So lovely! Lucky you.

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  29. Jill HarrisonMarch 25, 2018 at 6:02 AM

    spring is the most glorious time of year. Enjoy! have a wonderful week and thank you for visiting my blog last week.

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  30. Sharon WagnerMarch 25, 2018 at 8:45 AM

    Jealous!

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  31. Stewart MMarch 26, 2018 at 12:01 AM

    Nice - our local ski fields had their first dusting of snow today - got to love the change of seasons.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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