Thursday, March 29, 2012

Crab Apple Blossoms

A fleeting moment
Of most fragile perfection
Then gone in a breeze
I am linking up with Floral Friday Fotos and Haiku My Heart! I am also linking to a new (to me) meme this week - Flaunt Your Flowers at TootsieTime!!
at

58 comments:

  1. LindyLouMacMarch 29, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Calling by as another participant in Floral Friday, love the delicate beauty of these compositions.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Karin M.March 29, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Lovely blossoms, beautiful pictures....
    Best regards, Karin

    ReplyDelete
  3. A wondering starMarch 29, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    Delicious Apple Blossom.
    They remind me that summer is almost here!

    Have a great weekend!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. LibbyMarch 29, 2012 at 12:55 PM

      I know what you mean -- although they SURE are early this year!

      Delete
  4. Melbourne Australia PhotosMarch 29, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    How beautifully delicate and fragile these are! You have captured them wonderfully.

    Thank you for participating in Floral Friday Fotos!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. LibbyMarch 29, 2012 at 12:55 PM

      Thanks for the compliment AND for hosting FFF(!)

      Delete
  5. NatureFootstepMarch 29, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    wow, these are gorgeous. And nicely photographed. :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. LibbyMarch 29, 2012 at 9:12 PM

      I think these are my favorite types of blossoms...thanks for coming by!!

      Delete
  6. hannahMarch 30, 2012 at 2:00 AM

    I love both the words and the images. Delicate and of necessity, fleeting. but then...later...there will be apple pie for tea!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Vores haveMarch 30, 2012 at 3:48 AM

    Very nice pictures you show of a blossoming tree.
    Wishing you a good weekend.
    Hugs Hanne Bente / hbt.finus.dk

    ReplyDelete
  8. SpadomanMarch 30, 2012 at 4:20 AM

    Your words tell the truth about blossoms. Nice photos as well.

    Peace

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. LibbyMarch 30, 2012 at 4:46 AM

      Aw...I appreciate that and thanks for stopping by :)

      Delete
  9. carol l mckennaMarch 30, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    Lovely haiku ~ 'says a lot' ~ Photos are awesome ~ so well done ~thanks, namaste, ~ Happy Weekend ^_^

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. LibbyMarch 30, 2012 at 4:48 AM

      Hi Carol and
      ArtMuseDog! I always like seeing you -- your cat picture today was GREAT! Thanks for the kind words too...

      Delete
  10. ChèvrefeuilleMarch 30, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    Nice pictures of the Crab apple blossom, love the haiku ... lovely composed.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. LibbyMarch 30, 2012 at 4:57 AM

      Kristjaan - thank you for that and for stopping by today :)

      Delete
  11. Bruce MillerMarch 30, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    And what is stunning is that this moment of perfection is just as perfect as the moments before and after. Great haiga :)

    ReplyDelete
  12. dave1952March 30, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    I was also touched by the delicate beauty of the flowers and the wonderfully composed haiku. While the flowers are gone, I think they will bloom again.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Helen CampbellMarch 30, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Beautiful shots of the blossoms. Your haiku reflects their briefness perfectly.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. LibbyMarch 30, 2012 at 10:39 AM

      Thanks - when I have read novels about Japan, they say that part of the beauty of the cherry blossoms is their fleeting nature...

      Delete
  14. KarenMarch 30, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Both photos and haiku are lovely.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Jackie McGuinnessMarch 30, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    So pretty!!
    Good to see you over here also.
    Thanks for dropping by and visiting today.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. LibbyMarch 30, 2012 at 10:41 AM

      Thanks, Jake - you KNOW I love your blog! And, I'm glad you came over to mine ;)

      Delete
  16. Priti LisaMarch 30, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Such a beautiful Haiku.
    And so true...yesterday it was snowing
    cherry blossoms here.
    ♥♥♥

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. LibbyMarch 30, 2012 at 10:41 AM

      Snowing cherry blossoms - I can just picture it :)

      Delete
  17. CameraCruiseMarch 30, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Beautiful photos and haiku, love this post!
    Wish you a wonderful weekend.
    Mette

    ReplyDelete
  18. Fran aka RedondowriterMarch 30, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Loved your crab apple blossoms and words. And I checked out Flaunt Your Flowers. I sent that link to a few friends who are avid gardeners.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. LibbyMarch 31, 2012 at 6:49 AM

      Oh good! That seems like a nice group over there!

      Delete
  19. LeaMarch 30, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    I so appreciate breathing in this fragile perfection... this is spring in all its glory! Thank you!

    ReplyDelete
  20. Gowri MohanakrishnanMarch 30, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    Perfect haiku, picture perfect flowers! I know I'm going to keep coming back here.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. LibbyMarch 31, 2012 at 6:50 AM

      Oh...that's so nice of you! Please do keep coming back!

      Delete
  21. AnonymousMarch 31, 2012 at 4:22 AM

    Very beautiful flowers and pictures!!

    ReplyDelete
  22. MaritMarch 31, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    The colours of these blossoms are so delicate... lovely photos!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. LibbyMarch 31, 2012 at 6:51 AM

      Thanks, Marit - I wish I could put the scent on the internet too :)

      Delete
  23. Modern MomMarch 31, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Beautiful blooms.

    Pink and White Euphorbias

    ReplyDelete
  24. TootsieMarch 31, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    don't you just wish they'd last longer??? I just hate to see them blow away so soon!
    Once again I am just loving the tour of all the gardens that have linked in to my little party! I am so excited to visit each and every post...they are all so inspiring and I am NEVER disappointed! The creative gardens and colorful displays that I am lucky to see are inspirations that I would never have found had I not found each of the gardeners I see online! Thank you so much for sharing your garden with my Friday Flaunt this week...I do hope you will link in again soon!
    This post is being shared on my Tootsie Time Facebook page too just so you are aware.
    (¯`v´¯)
    `*.¸.*´Glenda/Tootsie
    ¸.•´¸.•*¨) ¸.•*¨)
    (¸.•´ (¸.•´ .•´ ¸¸.•¨¯`•.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. LibbyApril 1, 2012 at 8:30 AM

      Glenda- Thanks so much for coming by and for hosting...I am still trying to figure out how you did the little design at the end of your comment (wow!)!

      Delete
  25. Magical Mystical TeacherApril 1, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    The lesson of the blossoms? Seize the moment!

    Eager Wildflower

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. LibbyApril 1, 2012 at 8:31 AM

      MMT- You are exactly right and thank you for pointing that out. I always enjoy your comments and posts!

      Delete
  26. GYamatoApril 1, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    Ah! Impermanence...some things difficult to let go, others hard to not push away. :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. LibbyApril 1, 2012 at 12:32 PM

      Very good point, and something to think about ;)

      Delete
  27. MildredApril 1, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Wonderful blossoms! So delicate!
    Thanks for sharing. And thanks for visiting and taking the time to comment;o)

    ***
    Have a nice Spring****

    ReplyDelete
  28. anthonynorthApril 6, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    Yes, so soon gone.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. LibbyApril 6, 2012 at 6:58 AM

      That's why we have to appreciate them while they're here :)

      Delete
  29. SpadomanApril 6, 2012 at 4:27 AM

    You have flaunted well grasshopper. Another descriptive haiku about how fragile nature can be. Very nice.

    Peace

    ReplyDelete