Monday, April 13, 2015

Spring Has Sprung. Well, Almost

I don't know how it is where you live, but so far here, spring has been somewhat bipolar and schizophrenic.

For a few days it feels like spring has sprung and is in full swing, but then it turns around and surprises us with weather that seems as though we're shifting back to autumn. Some days I'm wearing a turtleneck and a light jacket, other days I'm so warm that I want to walk around in a tank top and a g-string.

And the poor little flowers don't know what to do either. Should they come out and fully blossom? Or should they wait a few weeks until they're guaranteed that spring is finally here?

I know that "technically" it's spring, however it doesn't seem too sure of itself.

On my two days off last week, I finally got outside and used my new camera because I've been itching to play around with it. I mean, there are only so many pictures you can take indoors before you start getting creatively bored. I'd much rather be outdoors taking photographs because there is always something interesting to point your camera at and shoot.

Today I would like to share several photographs of colorful flowers. Because really, isn't that what spring is all about, COLOR? Most of these are wild flowers that I spotted in various parks. And trust me, it was challenging to find these flowers because there are not many blossoming yet. However, some of them I cheated and found from flower vendors on the street.

So please enjoy a bit of spring that has sprung; bubbling forth...

A water fountain pool at Philadelphia's City Hall

Red tulips

As most of you already know, I SUCK at knowing the names of flowers. So I have no idea what this one is called. I just thought it was pretty.

Nor do I know what this one is called. I decided to name it the "Tinkerbell Flower" because it reminds me of Tinkerbell from Peter Pan - HA!

A floral bouquet

Yellow pansy

Another floral bouquet

Red roses

Yellow daffodils

Fuchsia carnations

Oddly enough, carnations are one of my favorite flower because not only do I love their clean and fresh aroma and aesthetic beauty, but I also admire how hearty they are. Carnations seem to last FOREVER.

Yes...spring is here!

Have a beautiful spring Monday, y'all!
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