Three Weeks Later: Cherry Blossom by darylo

Three Weeks Later: Cherry Blossom

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Once again, my cherry blossom never disappoints, slowly emerging and announcing its first real bloom on the first day of spring! I opted for the pov of the other buds vs. the inside of the bloom as I suspect my final week next week will show it all in its glory.

My first day of spring was spent at my father's complex where he has his own plot of garden to tend. Unfortunately, the weeds have taken over, but we worked together to eradicate the weed invasion in preparation of a "new plan" for the spring. Such a lovely day. Full sun, not too hot, and now I'm nursing a slightly painful back. But it's a good pain, nothing a little ibuprophen and some sweet tea can't fix!

It was also so nice to use my macro clip with a tighter aperture so I could give more definition to the total bloom. Wait till next week!

Here is last week's photo of the same bud: http://365project.org/darylo/365/2014-03-13

And as always, if you click on the monthly view, you will see its progression from week one!
Nice! I love the cherry blossoms up there.
March 20th, 2014  
@danette They really are a delight!
March 20th, 2014  
Vee
Beautiful pinks! Can't wait to see in full bloom!
March 20th, 2014  
Where does that lovely bright pink go! It disappears when the lovely pale pink blossom appears in full bloom!
March 20th, 2014  
Beautiful capture, very pretty.
March 20th, 2014  
Beautiful! Great choice for POV.
March 20th, 2014  
Beautiful capture...can't wait to see in full bloom. Enjoying your flower photos.
March 20th, 2014  
@maggiemae In full bloom, it will hold a light pink hue, but the emerging pink really is the stunner!
March 20th, 2014  
Pretty!
March 20th, 2014  
Cool!
March 20th, 2014  
Love cherry blossoms! So beautiful!
March 20th, 2014  
I like the focus on the buds - such a wonderful pink.
March 20th, 2014  
So very pretty! Love all the shades of pink
March 20th, 2014  
So pretty!
March 20th, 2014  
Deb
I love cherry blossoms. I'm so excited to see these are coming right along!!
March 21st, 2014  
Beautiful detail!
March 21st, 2014  
Love the composition and the detail in this shot. Such sharp focus too. Fav.
March 21st, 2014  
Beautiful shot
March 21st, 2014  
Pretty pink blossoms!!
March 21st, 2014  
Spring is in the air...although it's freezing today! Nice shot
March 21st, 2014  
A really appropriate photo for spring day 1. Delicate color.
March 21st, 2014  
Love these photos :) So summery :)
March 21st, 2014  
oh delightful to see this blossom! great shot.
March 22nd, 2014  
This is gorgeous!! I love cherry blossom it is so pretty. However my neighbour has a huge tree which as soon as the blossom opens seems to drop and fall straight onto my drive way. Oh dear am i turning into an old misery? LOL!!
March 22nd, 2014  
Gorgeous. FAV.
March 24th, 2014  
love this. the group of blooms you've chosen are all heading outwards from the centre, like an explosion.
March 24th, 2014  
I love the variety of colors between the blooms and blossoms. This is a beautiful presentation of this bunch. Great DOF and a fav!
March 24th, 2014  
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