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Friday, 21 February 2014

In the Park



Photo by Margaret


Robin observes from the safety of a bamboo hedge




Snowdrop blooms are passing  ..........




.............  and a profusion of crocuses take their place








Emergent Birch catkins.



Ducks creating wave patterns on the pond














I like the circular hole in this bronze sculpture, it brings lightness to
an otherwise heavy form.



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41 comments:

  1. Sally Tharpe Rowles21 February 2014 at 17:54

    Wow spring is on its way! Beautiful photos!

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  2. Viera21 February 2014 at 20:22

    It seems that spring is really there... Wonderful collection of a magical nature...Nicely done...

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  3. 'Tsuki21 February 2014 at 21:16

    Great serie ! Your water reflections are superb, but I really felt in love with your first pic, with the robin in front of the bambous : what a terrific picture !

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  4. biebkriebels21 February 2014 at 21:31

    Isn't it strange to see the flowers allready? The season is 6 weeks to early here. We have daffodils and buts in the trees as it isn't even spring yet. Still high temperatures for weeks now is very unusual. Nature is confused and we too.

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  5. Joyful21 February 2014 at 22:25

    Lovely signs of Spring. Happy SWF!

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  6. dritanje21 February 2014 at 23:03

    The robin stands out so well against the bamboo. And such a profusion of crocuses! I haven't seen any around here yet but then, it's always 3 degrees colder here.
    Mxx

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  7. GlorV121 February 2014 at 23:18

    Awesome photos. Love those crocuses, they are beautiful.:) Have a great day.

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  8. Jim22 February 2014 at 03:31

    Beaut shots.

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  9. eileeninmd22 February 2014 at 22:02

    Lovely series of photos! I love the cute robin and the ducks. And the crocuses are beautiful. I can not wait to see some spring blooms here.

    Thank you for linking up to my critter party. Have a happy weekend!

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  10. Suman23 February 2014 at 05:38

    Everything is so beautiful about this post, but the patch of crocuses and the robin steal my heart.
    Thank you for making my Sunday morning. :-)

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  11. sarah23 February 2014 at 13:16

    I'm surprised such early arrival of spring in your place. Snowdrops or crocuses I see after an interval of one year give excited mood.Thank you sharing.
    Have a lovely week!

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  12. DeniseinVA23 February 2014 at 13:18

    This is a wonderful series are pretty photos. The little Robin is so cute, ducks always bring a smile and the crocus and snowdrop flowers are extremely pretty. Thank you for sharing them.

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  13. carol l mck23 February 2014 at 14:13

    Wonderful photography and lovely to see 'Spring' ~ thanks,

    artmusedog and carol
    www.acreativeharbor.com

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  14. jp@A Green Ridge23 February 2014 at 14:13

    Ruby, as your newest follower, I have t say that The snowdrops made me drool...they are one of my favorite Spring blooms here in CT!...:)JP

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  15. tattina23 February 2014 at 15:22

    Robin and flowers are magnifecent. Thank you, Ruby

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  16. Laerte Pupo23 February 2014 at 19:58

    I love the bird inthe park.

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  17. Midori23 February 2014 at 21:44

    How lovely to see spring has sprung over there, too! The robin is so adorable against the bamboos! : )

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  18. cosmos24 February 2014 at 01:01

    Robin looks perfectly fits in the bluish bamboo hedge. How adorable!
    I feel shiny hues of spring filled in your pictures!
    "We prize any tenderness and softening in the winter, catkins,birds, birdnests..." I learned this quote from Thoreau at another blogger's post. Come to think of it, I've seen lots of flowers dangling from alder katkin boughs in early spring.
    I was wondering what they were.

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  19. Stewart M24 February 2014 at 11:24

    That does look a lot like spring.

    The fuel consumption of cars is such an issue - but half way up the A1 on a wet and windy night I think a car with an engine larger than an egg beater does have a certain appeal!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  20. Jutta.K.24 February 2014 at 13:03

    Wundervolle Bilder !
    Herzlichen Gruß
    Jutta

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  21. Tomoko24 February 2014 at 13:57

    Wow,there are so many spring signs inspiring me. Love to see many crocuses blooming. The water pond looks cold, but it must be a good habitat for the birds.
    Enjoy your day.

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  22. Deann24 February 2014 at 17:17

    Fabulous photography love the robin a beautiful shot...all are wonderful.

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  23. Ingrid24 February 2014 at 17:28

    Very beautiful pictures, but the one with the little robin is just adorable !

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  24. betty-NZ24 February 2014 at 20:44

    I'm loving these photos! The first one is simply perfect! Glad to see some color in your world as spring tries to arrive!

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  25. Anonymous25 February 2014 at 11:48

    It's spring - how lovely! And that first shot is a favourite.

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  26. Anonymous25 February 2014 at 20:18

    Great photos! But the first one is priceless:) Also love the sculpture.

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  27. Lou Anne Hazel26 February 2014 at 02:24

    You've shared some lovely photos of spring. I live in S. Calif. so the seasons kind of blend into each other with little drama. Your images remind me of the glory of nature when spring happens.

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  28. Minoru Saito26 February 2014 at 14:01

    Hi,Ruby. Nice captures. Your flower photos are very beautiful. Spring has come in your country.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  29. kissed by an angel28 February 2014 at 20:16

    This little Robin is so cute!!! I never have seen such a bird in real...
    And all these wonderful snowdrops, crocuses and wave patterns by the ducks...

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  30. Palomasea1 March 2014 at 06:46

    Spring has arrived for you, hasn't it? How exciting!!
    Ours is stlill acouple of months away, but I am lovong the beauty you share here.... :)
    Wishing you a wonderful weekend, dear Ruby!
    xoxo,
    - Irina

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  31. Nonnie2 March 2014 at 21:28

    I am surprised to see such a plethora of fragile flowers! We got more snow today, and nothing is peeking through. Your images are stunning!

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  32. Magia da Inês2 March 2014 at 23:17

    °º♡♡彡
    Passei para uma visita e encontrei fotos muito bonitas.
    A primeira foto é minha preferida.


    ♡♬° ·. Bom domingo!
    Ótimo mês de março!
    Beijinhos do Brasil.
    °º♡♡♬° ·.

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  33. rebecca3 March 2014 at 01:52

    yes dear friend!
    spring is opening with the returning light. thank you for your beauty and kindest sharing at recuerda mi corazon. you brighten my heart.
    xo

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  34. Magical Mystical Teacher3 March 2014 at 02:17

    Those first signs of spring, especially after a bitter winter, are so nourishing to the soul!

    Golden Journey Fruit

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  35. Julia3 March 2014 at 07:22

    Me encanta tu bloc ha sido un placer visitarlo, te invito a mi blog, y si te gusta espero que te hagas seguidora.
    Elracodeldetall.blogspot.com

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  36. Unknown3 March 2014 at 20:55

    Wow looks stunning. It is so cold here for any nature to start to bloom but your pictures were nice to see. Thanks for sharing.

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  37. J C3 March 2014 at 21:12

    These photos gave me a happy feeling.

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  38. Tomoko4 March 2014 at 00:06

    Good morning, Ruby.
    Thank you or your comment. It is first time to know the word" porcelain".
    I checked the word on my dictionary.
    Very beautiful word.I think I have learned many English words from you. Thank you!

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  39. A wondering star6 March 2014 at 10:38

    How beautiful Ruby, thank you very much for sharing these beloved spring flowers, and the lovely Robin!
    Peaceful surroundings.

    Jorunn

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  40. Tammie Lee10 March 2014 at 15:47

    it looks like gorgeous spring to me!

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  41. Giga10 March 2014 at 21:16

    W parku oprócz pięknych wiosennych kwiatów, był mój ulubieniec rudzik. Pozdrawiam.
    In the park, in addition to beautiful spring flowers, was my favorite Robin. Yours.

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