Note: click on the Monthly view of March and you'll see the process from bud to bloom for 7 trees/shrubs I'm tracking for Macro March. Each day of the week represents the same bud of the plant (one week later).
I mentioned last week that the Bradford Pear is one of those trees that are pretty to observe but painful to smell--eww. They also, as compared to any of the trees/shrubs I'm following over each week this month, grow very quickly. This is why they are planted a lot by new home developers who want a tree to complement the yard quickly so people buy the homes. Thank goodness, our builder opted for the cherry tree over the Bradford Pear in our yard because I like these from afar.
For the purpose of my weekly observance, I can't say I have the same bud as all the buds were in full bloom when I took this shot Sunday! But I think this one is very close to the exact bloom from last week: http://365project.org/darylo/365/2014-03-09 .
It's possible that the third week, you'll see the green leaves next on this tree as it won't hold bloom too long. But at least one bud really showed a difference in one week's time! Such a fun project for the month.
Thanks to everyone for their comments on what I'm doing. I am really enjoying the weekly visits! On to Week 3 of spring watch, macro style! :)
@vfox Thanks Victoria, I'm afraid Monday's shot will look about the same for the one plant, just more green shoots (and greys because I'm going to be in the rain--boo)! The Cherry should blossom some more this week, and it's my favorite!
Love the bradford pear (in someone else's yard) Our town has loads of them (at least those that have been destroyed by storms - don't seem too hardy when the winds blow!). Ours just opened this weekend. Waiting on the japonica. Not sure where you live but we seem to be in a close growing zone! Lovely picture of the bradford bloom - and I thoroughly enjoyed reading your bio.
Beautiful! I have three of these trees in my weekend place yard. Tried to get a shot of the bloom late yesterday, but it was late so the light was gone & I was trying to stand on a small stool to reach the bloom & kept swaying. Hopefully this weekend I'll be able to get a shot like yours!!!
Wow -- this is stellar as a focus on the flower and a sign of spring/growth. I like your angle and the DoF you chose. It highlights the flowers beautifully. They really did pop in just a week! We are SOOO far behind you! I can't even find a sprout!
