Snap Happy for Spring

I have had blooming fruit trees in my yard for as long as I can remember. Peach blossoms in particular, as they begin to awaken carry such hope and promise within each delicate pink petal. I have at least a hundred photographs of trees in their various stages of blossoming and never do I have the same image twice.

What's amazing about this year is that the tree house we have had hanging in a peach tree since my husband and I have been married (12 whole years!) has, for the first time a brand new resident bird couple preparing it for their soon coming family. The white wooden house hangs just so we can see the opening from our kitchen window. All morning long the birds chirp wildly, as they keep busy building the nest inside. All day, everyday, their preparing is such cheerful and important work for them. It helps remind me to put the work I invest in my own family into perfect perspective. For me, the blooms and the birds are delightful symbols of Spring.

What image speaks of Spring to you?

Comments

[Julie]

I live in a much colder place, so signs of spring are a little less noticeable...most of the time. There's a maple tree right next to the house, though that has its own little display every spring, a bit earlier than anything else...

http://andtherestishistory.com/2007/04/03/its-almost-spring/

[Alissa]

This one--one of my all-time favorite photos, taken last week:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alissaspics/437991441/

[Leah]

I'm waiting for a replacement camera, so my video camera is still standing in. But I like this sky shot from a few days ago.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lakeline/442519701/

[mrscrumley]

I posted this on my blog earlier this week, so here it is:

http://crumleydotorg.chattablogs.com/archives/046986.html

Our creeping phlox is amazing this year, and it only blooms in spring!

[Amy Jo Momma]

The peach blossoms are lovely. Here is my Spring post!

http://cheeseparty.blogspot.com/2007/04/snap-happy-spring-pollen-and-bare-feet.html

[Colleen]

What fun to do a picture a day! I'm excited to see everyone's spring shots! Here's mine...

http://amadisonmom.blogspot.com/2007/04/snap-happy-tuesday-spring.html

[carey]

here is mine!

http://blueberryandbean.blogspot.com/2007/04/spring.html

[Stacy]

Here is mine...I took this picture of a deer when we were on a walk when it was nice last week. Today, however, it is supposed to SNOW. >:(

http://www.tabblo.com/studio/stories/view/238229/

[megan]

OK, mine's not exactly a "nature" shot, but i think it captures the excitement of spring nonetheless...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27684769@N00/427234267/

[Mommy Jen]

Here's my sign of spring!

http://mommyjen.blogspot.com/2007/04/splendor-in-grass-tracey-over-at.html#links

[Dee Dee]

Here's mine... http://www.flickr.com/photos/divrchk/445105794/in/pool-ttpt/

[melody]

That's beautiful Tracey.

Mine's up...not your typical vision of spring color, but I think the two images clearly say "spring". Hey, you didn't say A spring shot, singular, so I have two up. :)

http://slurpinglife.typepad.com/slurping_life/2007/04/snap_happy_spri.html

[Bethiclaus]

Beautiful picture. We have a bird nesting in a less photogenic location (on the frame of our front door). I can't wait for the birdies to hatch and grow, so I don't have to feel bad about getting rid of the nest.

[Kelly Bera]

I have nice shots of flowers and green tree, etc., but I have to say my kids breaking free of a winter indoors represented spring best for me. We live in Georgia, so as they run outside their tiny bare feet are covered in red Georgia dirt. This snapshot was taken as they laid in the backyard trying to find 4 leaf clovers.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/24075973@N00/445175288/

[carey]

you see, i just took a picture that i like better than my previous entry... so i'm entering agian! ha ha!

http://blueberryandbean.blogspot.com/2007/04/its-spring-again.html

[Chistina]

We spent all afternoon outside yesterday, and now I have many pictures that say "SPRING!" to me. I think this one is my favorite.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/christinator/445193477/in/set-72157594418863088/

[Natalie]

YAHOO!! I missed yesterday, but am so glad to find out about the "contest" for the whole week! What fun!

Here is my spring picture:
http://thebensonfamilyandotherstuff.blogspot.com/

Natalie

[Kiersten]

Here's a spring from a couple years back - nothing much budding yet this year . . .

http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackhillsfamily/445694106/

[Geoff]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackhillsfamily/438265964/?edited=1