Thursday, March 22, 2012

Forsythia

I just entered my first (top) forsythia photo in the Spring Photo Contest over at pullingmymaskoff!
Wintered over sticks.
Brown and dry. Dead and brittle.
Yellow! Spring bursts in!
I have linked with Floral Friday Fotos and also with Haiku My Heart! Click on these links and take a look at the other photos and haikus!
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46 comments:

  1. Melbourne Australia PhotosMarch 22, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    Delightful photos of this magnificent harbinger of Spring, Libby.

    Thank you for participating in Floral Friday Fotos.

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    1. LibbyMarch 23, 2012 at 6:57 AM

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    2. LibbyMarch 23, 2012 at 7:38 AM

      Hey Nick - Thanks (as always!) for posting! :)

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  2. Rambling WoodsMarch 22, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    Mine is getting yellow in the last couple of days...not as pretty as yours

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    1. LibbyMarch 23, 2012 at 6:59 AM

      Hi Michelle - That is so nice of you...hey, I've already got something really cool planned for Nature Notes on Wednesday - can't wait to show you guys!

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  3. EbieMarch 22, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    Hi Libby, I have seen these yellow flowers, and never knew its name. They are lovely!

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    1. LibbyMarch 23, 2012 at 6:59 AM

      Ebie - Actually, I had to ask my mom! I'm 49 years old, and I still had to ask my mom - LOL!

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  4. LindyMarch 22, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    Your forsythia are gorgeous!

    Thanks for stopping by my Floral Friday post and leaving your comment. Nice to meet you, "neighbor!" ;-)

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  5. hannahMarch 23, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    Talking of sticks: to me forsythia flowers always look like scrambled egg on a stick :-)
    And you're right: it DOES burst in. With a vengeance.
    You really know how to get a good picture out of them. I have never managed that yet.
    You haven't joined the no-verif club yet?
    Please consider.
    I am now on my third verif try, and if it doesn't work this time, I'm out of here :-(

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    1. LibbyMarch 23, 2012 at 7:01 AM

      Note to self: Figure out how to get rid of word verif. thing...

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  6. Modern MomMarch 23, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    These are beautiful Libby.

    Orange Cluster

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  7. Kim MailhotMarch 23, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    Isn't their yellow amazing ? That first electric yellow of spring ! Love it.
    Thanks for celebrating it so well.
    Happy Friday !

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  8. LibbyMarch 23, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Hi Kim- These are going strong in Ohio right now...the flowers are so densely packed - they really are amazing! Appreciate you coming by and commenting!

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  9. carol l mckennaMarch 23, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    divine haiku ~ rich words ~ awesome photos ~thanks, wishing you a great weekend ~ namaste, carol ^_^

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    1. LibbyMarch 23, 2012 at 7:39 AM

      Hi Carole - I hope you and ArtMuseDog have a great weekend also!

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  10. Priti LisaMarch 23, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    Yellow!!!
    Such a happy word♥♥♥

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  11. SpadomanMarch 23, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    Very appropriate haiku with that photo, and with what's happening in the Northern hemisphere these days. Spring is greening, (and yellowing and coloring), our world and many are joyful. Great post.

    Peace

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    1. LibbyMarch 23, 2012 at 7:41 AM

      Thanks for the kind words! Spring is just EXPLODING all over!!

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  12. rebeccaMarch 23, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    forsythia truly is the harbinger of spring! love your haiku and your bursting yellow salutation of spring!

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    1. LibbyMarch 23, 2012 at 7:43 AM

      Hi Rebecca! The forsythia is especially vibrant this year - don't know why...

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  13. KarenMarch 23, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    Oh lovely! Forsythia does burst open doesn't it!

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    1. LibbyMarch 23, 2012 at 7:52 AM

      One day - nothing...the next day - BAM!! LOL! Thanks for commenting :)

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  14. dave1952March 23, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    Hi Libby. I'm just blown away by the composition of your photos. You have a great eye.

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  15. LenoraMarch 23, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    always amazed at the shade of life at the base f a stick that looks so dead.. and then when the time is right.. all cacophony bursts forth! amazing, wonderful, celebration of blooms!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 23, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    Nothing speaks so loudly of spring!

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  17. LibbyMarch 23, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    You're right...it really is a miracle, but we don't think of it that way because we have gotten used to it!

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  18. Fran aka RedondowriterMarch 23, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Oh, so beautiful! I bought a red amaryllis bulb in early December and tried to force it in the house, but nothing happened. I planted it in an outdoor pot and forgot about it. This morning I noticed that a tall bulb has appeared. Miracle! As are your forsythia.

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  19. LibbyMarch 23, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    Good luck with the amaryllis - maybe it just needed the sun :)

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  20. Vores haveMarch 24, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    Beautiful Forsythia viewing.
    Wishing you a good weekend.
    Hugs Hanne Bente

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  21. Tatjana ParkachevaMarch 24, 2012 at 12:56 AM

    Nice photos.

    Regards and best wishes

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  22. UnknownMarch 24, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    What great yellows! Lovely sign of spring.

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    1. LibbyMarch 24, 2012 at 4:32 PM

      Thanks JM - I was struck by the BRIGHT color, myself!

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  23. Magical Mystical TeacherMarch 24, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    Oh, that spring! You just have to watch out for her burstings-in, 'cause you never know when they will happen!

    Conjuring Spring Rain

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    1. LibbyMarch 24, 2012 at 4:33 PM

      I know...you are just walking along, minding your own business and then POW!! LOL!

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  24. MaritMarch 25, 2012 at 2:01 AM

    The photos and haiku brought back childhood memories... my uncle was a 'flower man/seller' and behind his house he grew forsythia to sell the branches in Spring to his customers. My brother and I were very little, and called this 'Uncle Jan's forest'... thanks for the happy memory!

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  25. LibbyMarch 25, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    Aw...that is a great story! I'm glad the photos made you think of that!!!

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  26. HazelMarch 25, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    "Wintered" sounds magical, especially when springs bursts in. The fairytale has come to life.

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    1. LibbyMarch 26, 2012 at 3:04 PM

      I was hoping people would "get" my haiku! Glad that you did! Thanks very much for the nice comment :)

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  27. BethanyMarch 26, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Beautiful photos!
    Thanks so much for linking up!

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    1. LibbyMarch 26, 2012 at 3:05 PM

      Actually, thank YOU for hosting the Spring Photo Challenge(!)

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