It happens this way …
One of the minor disappointments during this time of quarantine is not being able to make my annual pilgrimage to the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden in Portland. Mid-May is usually the time when flowers and trees are at their height. But, because spring is a few weeks early this year, they are probably ready to burst into vibrant colors at any moment.
Since I can’t travel the few miles it takes to get to the Garden, I went for a walk one street south and found the most glorious spring I can remember. Were camellias, lilacs, azaleas, dogwood, rhodies, golden chain trees always within this two moment’s walk from my home? Of course! But because my focus was farther away, I missed the near-at-hand.
I went for a stroll with my camera on this picture-perfect afternoon and here’s what I saw. Even the reflections in a rain puddle were beautiful!
Beautiful photos!! Such vibrant colors of nature.
In lockstep with you
I’ve confined my daily exercise walks to a three-block radius from home. Apparently I live in a stunning botanical garden! The rhodies, dogwoods, lilacs, wisteria … all following in the footsteps of daffodils and tulips…gorgeous! Each house contributes its part to the greater neighborhood garden. I feel blessed, not deprived.
Indeed! We Oregonians are blessed in so many ways. Of course you would walk in Spring’s footsteps! Enjoy another beautiful day.
Thank you for the beautiful pictures.
There is beauty even in the worst of times. I guess all we need to do is slow down and look at what is right under our noses.
Thank you for reminding me.
Dee
Thank you for such stunning flowers and a minute to reflect on how blessed we are! Thanks for the reminder my friend,
Berdell
My pleasure!
Thank you Carolyn for this mornings garden walk despite the raindrops out my window here in NJ. As I await my June bloomers of peonies in my own back yard, I just may “use” some of your lovely photos as writing prompts. Thinking, the blessings of both poetry and photography blend together nicely,🌷
Hi, Sue. Poetry and photography: it doesn’t get much better!
NJ? How do you know me?
Your pictures warmed my heart. Our Rhodie is In full bloom, the azalea are just starting! I love Spring!
I love the photos, AND the message. Beauty and wonder are just around the corner so we don’t have to travel to find it!