Red bud maple blossoms and the moon... by marlboromaam

Red bud maple blossoms and the moon...

I love the red bud maples. They usually are the first flower to bloom in early February. A drive through the Wateree Swamp and the tree tops are a deep shade of red. I was so tickled to get this shot with the moon.

Enjoy a little Cat Stevens while you catch up on everyone's pics in the feed. =) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAtWQGFBgxA
Really beautifully composed and how great to have crescent with blossom.
February 28th, 2012  
beautiful blue sky,.great composition.
February 28th, 2012  
@peterdegraaff Thank you so very much, Peter! Appreciate your kind comments, as always!

@aslessknownsu Susan, Thank you! Appreciate your time to view my pic and comment on it!
February 28th, 2012  
Very good composition. The moon makes it special
February 28th, 2012  
Gorgeous blue sky, and i love how you got the moon in there too :)
February 28th, 2012  
@ataylor You're right, Ann-Marie! Without the moon, I think this would be pretty crappy! LOL! Thank you very much for your kind comments and the view.
February 28th, 2012  
Nice one buddy!
February 28th, 2012  
@mantha Thank you, Samantha! Always appreciate your comments!

@rach57 LOL! Thank you, Rachel! =)
February 28th, 2012  
This is beautiful! I love the moon in the background, great composition.
February 28th, 2012  
@aleksandra I appreciate every word you wrote! Thank you, Aleksandra!
February 28th, 2012  
Very, very cool. There is something magical about the moon and blossoms signify the start of Spring the most beautiful time of the year. FAV!!
February 28th, 2012  
Such a nice sight. Beautifully framing the moon. Well done.
February 28th, 2012  
Fab perspective, love how you have captured the moon in between the blossom branches. great shot!
February 28th, 2012  
Great shot, lovely framing and beautiful blue sky. Like it.
February 28th, 2012  
Pam
My favorite time of year is when my red maple is budding! Yours come out a couple months before ours. I love the framing of the moon and moon shadow is a wonderful song to go with it! I use to listen to that album constantly!! lol Have a great day Maggie:)
February 28th, 2012  
Nice shot. I've been trying to capture this crescent moon for the last few nights. None have looked good. Over exposed. Yours looks great.
February 28th, 2012  
Nice picture!
February 28th, 2012  
@purdey Thank you so much, Sharon! Really appreciate the fav and most of all your lovely comments! =)

@denisedaly Thank you very much, Denise! Appreciate that!

@lizzy_lu123 Thank you so much, Lisa! There have been many shots like it on 365 and I think, all are much better. But I was pleased with mine.
February 28th, 2012  
@seanoneill Wow! I appreciate the view and your comments! Thank you, Sean!

@pammerritt LOL! We must be pretty close in ages, Pam! You will probably be the only one to listen. Thank you for your lovely comments and the view, as always!

@johns366 Thank you so much, John! I appreciate every word you wrote!

@paulavdmerwe Thank you, Paula!
February 28th, 2012  
Pam
I am a music fanatic LOL! I am in my early 40's. I just want to get that out in case you find out how much I like Frank Sinatra:)
February 28th, 2012  
This is Awesome Maggie! Love the red buds. Ours are budding up here, but they are usually at the end of March! Love the moon shot between the branches.
February 28th, 2012  
Wow! such a beautiful composition... fantastic capture of the crescent moon with the red bud maple bloom on a blue sky. Well done Maggie :D
February 28th, 2012  
@pammerritt LOL! I like ol' blue eyes, too! No worries! I'm about to turn 56 in about a month. I'm feeling really old, rusty, worn out and useless. Ha ha!

@jenp Thank you so much, Jennifer! I appreciate every word you wrote!

@princesicita Aww! Thank you, Princess! You always say the nicest things!
February 28th, 2012  
Wow nicely done Maam...I love the red maples with moon... Beautiful!
February 28th, 2012  
@cindyrez Aww! Thank you, Cindy! Really appreciate you taking the time to comment and view on my pic, as always!
February 28th, 2012  
You framed the moon, clever thinking and shot Maggie...
February 28th, 2012  
@debsulzberger Thank you, Deb! LOL! There are many shots like this on 365 and all better than this one! As always, I appreciate your comments and the view.
February 28th, 2012  
Nice framing!
February 28th, 2012  
Nice composition and I'm jealous … we won't be seeing any "buds" for a couple of more months. :-(
February 28th, 2012  
Deb
Very nice shot, love it! Funny, I was taking shots of the moon last night, and was earlier was thinking of shooting the buds on mycherry blossom tree :)
February 28th, 2012  
How neat you sneaked the moon in there. Glad to see these are starting to bud your way. Lovely capture, Ms. Maam!
February 28th, 2012  
Amazing shot! I like the moon on the background and the focus you give to all image!
February 28th, 2012  
MarlboroMaam, very nice. Good to see some buds!
February 28th, 2012  
This is just wonderful! I love that sliver of a moon that you framed between the branches, and I love those delicate, wispy little maple blossoms!
February 28th, 2012  
good eye to capture this, but maam.. your moon is showing..:)
February 28th, 2012  
Beautiful capture
February 28th, 2012  
Great minds think alike, Maam! I love this. I also just took a shot of the moon through some tree limbs. Such pretty framing. Thanks for telling me what the hairy growths are;). Nice shot!
February 28th, 2012  
awesome shot! Love how you got the moon in there too!
February 28th, 2012  
@rockinrobyn Thank you, ma'am!

@mhphoto Don't be jealous, Mike! You will have all sorts of time to prepare and out do all these other bud shots. Thank you for comments! =)

@deburahiru Shoot it, Deb! I wasn't the first and you won't be the last! Check out all the other moon tree shots on here! Thank you for your comments!
February 28th, 2012  
@cimes1 Thank you, Carole! Really appreciate your comments!

@simonesta LOL! Had to give the tree the focus. My cheap camera won't go near focusing on the moon! Thank you, gal! Appreciate your comments!

@ronphotos365 Aww! Thank you, Ron! Really appreciate your comments and the view!
February 28th, 2012  
@melissapike Melissa, thank you! Wish I could brought the moon closer but can't do it with my camera. Thank you for your sweet comments! Always appreciated!

@joeboxster LOL! Funny fella! Thank you!

@kerristephens Thank you very much, Kerri!
February 28th, 2012  
@amandalomonaco LOL! We are not the first to do the same on 365 and we won't be the last! Thank you for your lovely comments, gal! Much appreciated!

@amers79 Thank you so much, Amy! Always appreciate your comments and the view!
February 28th, 2012  
Fabulous blue sky! lovely shot
February 28th, 2012  
This is beautiful. I love the framing of the moon and the redbud is one of my favorite trees. My grandparents had several on their land and this takes me back to those wonderful times of being with them!
February 28th, 2012  
Love the blue sky and the way you got the moon right in between the two redbud limbs. Well done!!!
February 28th, 2012  
eva
Oh, how pretty. Intense colours!
February 28th, 2012  
WOW! Amazing, so pure and beautiful!
February 28th, 2012  
Simplicity is beautiful! Having the moon in there is frosting on the cake. Love your composition, Maggie! Gorgeous blue sky and those little buds mean that there's some life returning to our world once more! You're an artist! :)
February 28th, 2012  
@windridge Thank you very much, Susan!

@luvs2scuba2 Aww! Thank you, Elaine! Always appreciate your comments.

@fredia LOL! It wasn't easy - my arms were tired and kept shaking. Thank you, Fredia! Always appreciate your comments.
February 28th, 2012  
@redrucksack Thank you so much, Eva!

@lianasaarepera Aww! Liana, thank you, sweetie!
February 28th, 2012  
@karenann LOL! I appreciate the compliment, Karen. I think I'm hardly an artist. Thank you for your kind and lovely comments, gal! Always grateful to get them!
February 28th, 2012  
The branches frame the moom perfectly. Great job!
February 28th, 2012  
really great composition. perfect framing of the moon and i love the bright blue sky contrast. great job!!!
February 28th, 2012  
@copperheadglass Thank you very much, ma'am!

@litljen Thank you, Jennifer! Appreciate every word you wrote!
February 28th, 2012  
very pretty with the moon in the back. Great job
February 28th, 2012  
@myhrhelper Aww! Thank you so much, Kathy! Always appreciate your comments!
February 28th, 2012  
Very cool capture!
February 28th, 2012  
@cmc1200 Thank you very much, Caryn!
February 28th, 2012  
SO awesome to have the moon in there like that, and framed by the branches! lovely blue sky too! great shot!
February 28th, 2012  
@kdimagery Thank you very much, Kd! Appreciate your lovely comments, as always!
February 28th, 2012  
amazing composition - love the colours and framing of the moon
February 29th, 2012  
good frame shot!
February 29th, 2012  
Lovely shot and great framing as well:)
February 29th, 2012  
@mortisa Thank you very much! Really appreciate your comments!

@klemieux Thank you, Ken!

@veekay Thank you very much, Vicki! Most appreciated!
February 29th, 2012  
Ah, clear blue skies. Can't wait to see more of those as winter fades away. Gorgeous!
February 29th, 2012  
@rmkk Thank you, Marlene! I have to say, I'm not looking foward to the heat and humidity of summers here in South Carolina. I love spring but we often go from the heat pump to air conditioning with little to no break in between.
February 29th, 2012  
The sky is such a gorgeous blue and so clear!! Love the framing!
February 29th, 2012  
@twinsplusone Thank you, Sharon! Really appreciate your comments, as always! =)
February 29th, 2012  
Wonderful composition! I love the colors too. 8)
February 29th, 2012  
Lovely shot and beautifully composed. Love how you placed the moon between the branches.
February 29th, 2012  
wow, what gorgeous colors and comp!!
February 29th, 2012  
@myautofocuslife Thank you very much, Livia! Always appreciate your comments, gal! =)
February 29th, 2012  
@sangwann Aww! Dione, thank you! I appreciate every word you wrote!
February 29th, 2012  
@hillcrest Thank you so much, Cheryl!
February 29th, 2012  
The moon is framed so nicely! I bet you were excited when you spoted this!
February 29th, 2012  
LOVELY!
February 29th, 2012  
beautiful! love the framing with the branches!
February 29th, 2012  
@sgoodin1 I was excited, Sarah... and disappointed my camera would not do better. Thank you for your lovely comments! Always appreciated!

@ceelo17 Thank you very much!

@seangelap Thank you, Sarah! I appreciate your comments!
February 29th, 2012  
Beautiful blue sky and dancing branches!
March 1st, 2012  
@loragill Thank you very much, Lora! =)
March 1st, 2012  
Love the blue sky as well as the blossom tree framing the crescent moon. Nicely done!
March 3rd, 2012  
@cjphoto Aww! Thank you, Chris! Really appreciate your comments!
March 3rd, 2012  
Well done!!
March 3rd, 2012  
@nlaurie Thank you, Laurie! Appreciate that!
March 3rd, 2012  
This is awesome. A wonderful pic that includes a great take on one of my fave subjects, and getting to listen to one of my all-time fave artists while enjoying your image. Thanks for making my day!
March 6th, 2012  
@beteljooz Wow! Thank you so very much, George! Really appreciate your time to view and comment on my pic! Happy you enjoyed the tune!
March 6th, 2012  
Composition ACE !! Lovely ! FAV :)
May 10th, 2012  
@vignesh You are a sweetheart, Vignesh! Thank you for the fav and your wonderful comments!
May 10th, 2012  
Blue skies and flower buds... spring!
February 28th, 2021  
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