It is here! Spring has sprung! And at least to my observation, spring is a couple of weeks earlier than I recall, mostly due to a week or so of 70 and 80 degree temperatures around the first part of April. And for those of you who know me, I regret to admit that I did not make my annual spring pilgrimage to the Great Smoky Mountains this year. I have some other different trips planned including a short trip to see the Smokies Rhododendron which I have (believe it or not) never witnessed. I also regretfully admit to those following here that I did not make my monthly camping obligation in March do to commitments with the kids and general lake of time. I did however make my April obligation (no pictures this time) and plan to make up for March and double-up on another month as time permits.
Following the week of unseasonable warmth the first part of April, more typical (colder/wetter) conditions returned and as a result seem to be prolonging our beautiful spring scenic conditions. The following captions explain it all. I have not had any of my typical “expeditions” but instead captured these images of spring in 30 minute to short morning/evening segments as time permits. Hope you enjoy the images plus get an opportunity to get out and enjoy your spring. I would love to hear what spring blessings that you have witnessed. Here is what I have seen…
Click for Larger Image - Blue Heron in Marsh Tree
Click for MUCH Larger Image - A Break In the Clouds - Spring Rain Nimisila Reservoir
Click for Larger Image - 2010 Dogwood Number-2-Artistic Oil on Canvas
Click for Larger Image - Painted Turtle on Log in Canal
Click for Larger Image - Sitting Goose In Basket
Click for Larger Image - 2010 Dogwood Number-1
Click for MUCH Larger Image - The Fishin Hole at Mogadore Reservoir
Click for Larger Image - Spring Colors Explode
Click for Larger Image - River Road Marsh Spring 2010A
Click for Larger Images - Apple Blossom Macro
Hope you enjoyed these images of spring. Please leave a comment and let me know what you think. Thanx for stopping by. Take care and have a wonderful day!
As always……….your pictures are stunning and should be enjoyed by all.
Thanx Karen! I really appreciate it! You and the kids take care and I hope you get some time as a family to get out and see some of this for yourselves this spring. Have a wonderful day!
I especially liked the break in the clouds, the fishing hole and the turtle and the goose.
Todd, I am suggesting a vocation change; God has blessed you with a wonderful gift!
Thanks Myron! I really appreciate the kinds words but at this point I think that I fall into that “Old Dogs…” category. But in a way these images aren’t mine. I am just a witness relating His good works!