Photographs of a Spring Day

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I felt the need to get outside and take some photos yesterday.  My camera has been neglected lately and I really needed some fresh air.

Even though things are still pretty brown here, I did notice the grass is getting much greener the past few days.

 Bulbs are sprouting green shoots.
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 The birds have returned.
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 A fresh breeze was blowing.
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 Buds are opening.
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 Nests were here and there.
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 And bits of color were showing.
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 A few more weeks and things should be much greener.  I love spring!

Comments

  1. Noah and NooApril 11, 2013 at 3:39 AM

    These are beautiful Terri... I particularly like the photograph of the Birds Nest... well spotted! It's lovely seeing signs of new life... we are heading into our winter here in South Africa. Fortunately we have a very mild climate and even the parts that do get snow, get it so seldom that it's hardly there and then it's gone. Enjoy the milder weather!

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    1. TerriApril 11, 2013 at 11:44 AM

      I plan on enjoying it after the winter we had! It has been gray and dreary since November so I'm really looking forward to sunshine and warm weather! Of course, remind me to not complain when it's 95 degrees and humid. lol

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  2. ElizabethdApril 11, 2013 at 3:51 AM

    Me too Terri. It's the start of all things new and beautiful.

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  3. JanApril 11, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    It's very green now here in North Texas. We had a cold, wet day yesterday but today the sun is shining and it's a mild, beautiful day! This is our first Spring in this part of the state and we're enjoying it.

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    1. TerriApril 11, 2013 at 11:45 AM

      Hi Jan! I would imagine it's beautiful there at this time of year. Have a blessed day!

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  4. AnonymousApril 11, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Beautiful spring pictures, Terri! Spring is my favorite season. We have tons of lovely bright yellow daffodils blooming in front of our house right now! That says SPRING!!! Enjoy your spring!
    God bless, Kathy in Illinois

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    1. TerriApril 11, 2013 at 12:02 PM

      None of our daffodils are blooming yet, though a friend that lives only 20 minutes a bit south of here has tons of them. Love daffodils!

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  5. NadineApril 11, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Beautiful photos Terri...thanks for sharing with us!

    Blessings,
    Nadine

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    1. TerriApril 11, 2013 at 2:00 PM

      I was happy to share! Now I just wish I had some sunshine to share. lol

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  6. AnonymousApril 14, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    I'm a new reader of your blog. I love it! Trish in Macon, Georgia.

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    1. TerriApril 15, 2013 at 6:59 AM

      Hi Trish! I'm glad you stopped by and that you are enjoying it. I love meeting new people so I'm glad you introduced yourself. Have a blessed day! :-)

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