Signs of Spring?

It was a pleasant change yesterday to have a trip to see my mum in Sheffield, and for it not to involve going on a hospital or doctor's visit with her.It gave us more time to have a relaxing day together.

One of the first things I noticed after leaving Sheffield railway station and crossing the main road was these trees with their blossom on display. It shows just how mild our winter has been this year.

There is still a long time before spring arrives properly, but it was uplifting to see this early sign of spring.

Katharine

[bruni]

Very pretty and definitely something to look forward to. all we see is snow.

[Molly]

It's a lovely bright shot. I think these trees do blossom during the winter. I don't know what they are, but there's a row of them I see on my way home that have been flowering for several weeks - if they're the same. I did see aconites today though!

[Gayanne Campbell]

How lovely and pretty to find blossoms on the trees. We still have about 3 more months of cold and snow.

[Jo]

Lovely! I saw daffodils in the market the other day (though I don't buy them until at least February!)

[Therese]

I'm gad you got to spend a relaxing day with your mother... nursing, or care-giving is very tiring, even when it's for someone you really love!!!

This is a beautiful shot!!! hope it brings the promise of an early spring for you!

[Tony]

Lovely capture and very early blossoms by my reckoning.

[Pyrrhula]

I`ve blooming a Jasminum now in the garden but an old Dutch proverb say`s : Seeing one swallow don`t means it`s summer now.
Beautiful Prunus trees and a nice view capture

[Gill W]

Beautiful shot... Amazing how early the blossoms have arrived!

[Malc Bird]

Good to see blossom - could be Winter flowering Cherries?

[beezy]

A lovely crisp winters day lovely

[Charlotte]

Lovely! The pretty pink against the clearest winter blue skies - I can feel the cold wind!

[Hazel A]

Love how the blossom on these trees ( think @malc is probably right) comes before the leaves

[Debbie Arcaro]

this is so pretty and I love the promise of spring..

[Nina]

I like the way you captured it against the clear blue sky.

[bkb in the city]

Sounds like a great day. Wonderful shot as well

[Bob]

How can it be, blossoms already! We cannot get rid of the snow since it is so cold. Nice capture.

[Fisher Family]

@bruni They were very pretty and we are having a mild winter so far although a cold snap is being predicted. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@dolphin I think you are right Molly, but they did remind me of spring. katharine

[Fisher Family]

@zenna I don't think spring has really arrived, they are forecasting frost for tomorrow and snow later in the week. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@tiller_girl They are lovely. I still have roses in bloom so it is very mild for this time of year. katharine

[Fisher Family]

@monkeykid Thank you but although spring like they are probably winter blossoming trees, but they did give me a lift. I had a nice time with mum and it allowed dad to go to the library without having to rush back. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@tonydebont Thanks Tony. I am informed that they are probably winter blossoming trees but with the sun and blue sky it all looked spring like. katharine

[Fisher Family]

@pyrrhula Such a true saying Ferry. It is getting colder here now and frost is expected tonight. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@gillg Thanks Gill. I am told they might be winter blossoming trees but they still lift the spirits. katharine

[Fisher Family]

@malc I think you may be right Malc, but they still looked spring like in the sun and blue sky. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@butterfingers1960 It was a lovely warm winters day! Not lasting though as we are expecting a cold snap. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@charlottemurne They were lovely and in a sheltered space, despite what the picture shows, so it felt spring like. I gather they are winter blossoming trees. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@purplehaze12 Thanks Hazel, I think Malc is right but they did lift the spirits. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@hshdebbie So do I. The trees are probably winter blossoming cherry, so not quite spring yet. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@ninadumlao It was a beautiful day in Sheffield, I left York in heavy rain! katharine

[Fisher Family]

@bkbinthecity It was a lovely day with both mum and dad and allowed dad to visit the library without rushing back home. katharine

[Fisher Family]

@bobhuegel Hi Bob, I gather they are winter flowering trees so spring isn't here yet! We are just starting a cold snap but no snow in this area yet. Katharine