Thursday, June 21, 2012

Flowering Catalpa Tree


Trumpets herald Spring.
Spring begets Summer. Magic!
Flowers become beans!






I took the photos of the catalpa flowers a month or two ago, and the "bean" photos yesterday!



I am sharing this post with Floral Friday Fotos and also with Haiku my Heart!!
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41 comments:

  1. Sandra TylerJune 21, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    wow, call me naive but I didn't know flowers can produce beans!

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    1. LibbyJune 21, 2012 at 9:08 AM

      Hi Sandra! These are not the kind we eat! But, the little string bean bushes have flowers too...just small :)

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  2. Fashion MommaJune 21, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    These are lovely.

    My entry.

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  3. Mina fotostunderJune 21, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Thank you!
    Beautiful flowers!

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  4. foxysueJune 21, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    I wish I have a tree like that to gaze up, beautiful x

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    1. LibbyJune 21, 2012 at 12:41 PM

      Thanks Sue! I can see one out of the window in the living room!

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  5. AnonymousJune 21, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    These look beautiful. Can't remember having seen alike before. Please have a good Friday.



    daily athens photo

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  6. NatureFootstepJune 21, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    nice tree with gorgeous flowers.

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  7. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪June 21, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    are the beans edible.

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    1. LibbyJune 21, 2012 at 6:06 PM

      I don't think that they are. They turn into hard pods in the fall.

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  8. JoyfulJune 21, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    I've never seen this tree or flowers before. Very interesting flower!

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  9. A wondering starJune 22, 2012 at 1:26 AM

    Amazing!The flowers on the first picture is very beautiful!
    Have a great weekend

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    1. LibbyJune 22, 2012 at 6:05 AM

      Thanks! Yea, they have a tropical look, but they're not!

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  10. beagleAnnieJune 22, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    Beautiful flowers. The last picture is my favorite.

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  11. LibbyJune 22, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    Thanks, Hanne!

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  12. Kim MailhotJune 22, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    How beautiful ! A great trumpeting for Haiku My Heart's birthday too.
    Happy Friday !

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  13. rebeccaJune 22, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    dear libby,

    gorgeous beauty and embracing of life's changes. may we all be so graceful in our metamorphosis!
    thank you for being a bright part of haiku my heart.

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  14. LibbyJune 22, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    Thanks for the kind words, Rebecca! And, Happy Anniversary!!

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  15. carol l mckennaJune 22, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Lovely nature haiku and photography is exquisite ~ thanks, ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)

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  16. anthonynorthJune 22, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    Trumpets heralding the natural cycle of things. Enjoyed your haiku and pics.

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  17. KarenJune 22, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    Perfect haiku for the photos! I remember those bean trees from my childhood.

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    1. LibbyJune 25, 2012 at 6:58 AM

      Thanks! Yea, I like the long beans too :)

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  18. joanneJune 22, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    gorgeous photos....and lovely haiku....Summer IS here!

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    1. LibbyJune 25, 2012 at 6:59 AM

      Thanks Joanne - I'm a big fan of summer too!

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  19. Dawn ElliottJune 22, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    I so love your photos and the haiku you wrote to accompany them! Gorgeous!

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    1. LibbyJune 25, 2012 at 7:00 AM

      That's so nice of you, Dawn... Appreciate it!

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  20. RachelJune 22, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Beautiful pictures and words!

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  21. vincibeneJune 22, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    Fascinating flowers, I have never seen them.

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  22. Magical Mystical TeacherJune 22, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    Catalpa flowers are so sexy!

    Razor Wire

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  23. FallingladiesJune 22, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    I'Ve never seen these before either... Beautiful!

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  24. MarkJune 22, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    Miraculous, simply and marvelously miraculous!

    How Did This Happen?

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  25. Rambling WoodsJune 23, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    I love poetry with photos and I struggle with my inability to do it..so I don't even try anymore..not a good attitude..

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  26. MaritJune 24, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Every season has its wonders... so wonderful to see everything grow right in front of us. Love the photos!

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  27. Melbourne Australia PhotosJune 26, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    What a wonderful series, Libby! Nature is a great artist.

    Thank you for participating in Floral Friday Fotos!

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