Eastern Redbud

Fushcia, pink, magenta, lavender? I just can't pick a name for the unusual, glowing color of the Eastern Redbud flowers just beginning to bloom. While quite often planted to beautify parks and gardens, these native-to-the-eastern U.S.-trees occur naturally here, decorating roadsides and woodlands each spring. I found this one in the native shade garden during my visit to Monroeville Community Park this morning.

I praise you, Lord, for the powerful punch of color you gave the Eastern Redbud trees.

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I'm excited to be back for my third year! My inspiration to return came from from Philippians 4:8:

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

Think about such things, I shall; and by photographing such things, I'll think about them all the more. Photography's like that. It keeps me focused on God's goodness. Here's to a year of praise!

[Milanie]

So tickled to see you back, Janet. This is just lovely - love the softness and color mix

[mittens (Marilyn)]

This is beautiful, Janet. So nice to see you back.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Lovely shot

[Jane Anderson]

So glad you're back! This is so lovely!

[Daisy Miller]

Lovely image

[Mallory]

This is absolutely gorgeous! Love it.

[Nova]

So great to see you back again Janet. :) I look forward to seeing your work again.

[Janet B.]

@milaniet @mittens @elisasaeter @janeandcharlie @daisymiller @sunnygirl @novab Thank you all so very much for the warm welcome back!! I'm so glad to see you're all still here!! :)

[Denise (lyndemc)]

Janet!! I'm SO thrilled to see you back again. I just love your photos and the praises you give God for the beauty He's created.

[Helen Jane]

Delighted to see you back Janet. I know I shall enjoy your thoughtful and delightful reflections on God's creation.

[Dinah Pinkston]

Hi, Janet! It looks like you started your project back up near the time that I started a short break :). It is wonderful to see you back on 365, and I love your inspiration for returning!

[Janet B.]

@dsp2 Hi, Dinah! It’s wonderful to hear from you! I checked on your project when I returned and saw that you weren’t posting. I’ve always enjoyed your images so much and hope to see more of them! Thank you for your kindness! :)