Spring

Signs of spring are popping up all around. The March showers are bringing April flowers. (I know the saying is April Showers, but really around here, March is the rainy month!) There was a break in the clouds this weekend and I scooted outside to capture what I could, while I could. Simplicity's photo challenge this week is flowers. I'm submitting this...

This is an Iris. My mom gave us some bulbs last summer. I'm glad they all survived. They are a lovely addition to our spring flowers.

Spring has Sprung

Last Friday, when leaving the house in the morning, in the cold and rain, I noticed that the daffodils in the front yard were blooming. I took note that sometime during the weekend, I needed to photograph them!

Much to my surprise, the weather cleared pretty early in the day Friday and when I got home, I had some time to myself and I set out, camera in hand, into the yard. I'm sure everyone driving up and down the street got a nice view of my behind as I was crouched in the yard, but I didn't care, its SPRING!

Why hello there pretty yellow daffodil!

And the tulips are starting to come up!

I know there are still some cool days left to come, but I just can't wait for it to warm up and stay warm. I'm not excited about the pollen and the allergies, but I love the crisp air of spring.

More from my Compound Photo Walk

So after I was done with the sunflowers, I look up and gasp! The water lilies! Oh no, they've blossomed. (Friday night they were closed up, Sunday afternoon, wide open!)

I managed to capture a few good shots. There are some still as buds, but I'm busy all week and don't think I'll make it back to the coy pond to get them at the perfect time.

I thought these were very delicate, soft. I wish I could have gotten closer to them, but I was fearful of falling head first into the coy pond. Not so bad for me, but bad for the camera!

Best Shot

In A Yellow House theme this week is your Best Shot. I'm new to photography, so I don't think I have very many. But, I do think highly of this photo.

This is from our ornamental peach tree in our front yard. This was actually taken with my 55-250. I feel like the stamen on the bud are tentacles and they are coming to get me. The bokeh is also delicious (I Heart Bokeh).