Flowers - an open thread.

Pussy Willow ( not strictly a flower, granted)
and 2 types of crocus.

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Dandelion et al

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Not the world's best flower photo, but it was conceived as a screen background, allowing icons to be seen reasonably easily and has been doing excellent service for the last seven years, Makes me cheerful to see it every time.
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While we're on the spring theme, just something a bit cheerful

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I always find it curious that the leaves follow the "flowers" more accurately, catkins.
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Finally the buds burst open in the sunshine.

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Always a sign of spring

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Up close and personal with an Azalea bud
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Chinese cherry apple blossom (Bonsai) approx 15mm

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Cherry blossom outside our bathroom window...

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A single Azalea flower from ..

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one of my many Bonsai's. It stands about 6 inches from the top of the pot.

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White Azelea

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Chinese cherry apple blossom, ( Bonsai) giving way to the fruit.

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Whatsit?!

Anyone know what it is? I sure don't but I like it.
The dof is shallow, taken with my Sigma 105mm.

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Whatsit?!

Anyone know what it is? I sure don't but I like it.
The dof is shallow, taken with my Sigma 105mm.

Mr google says Rosemary Greyvillea.
Most unusual.
 
Mr google says Rosemary Greyvillea.
Most unusual.
Thank you, I photographed them at Palma Sola Botanical Park in Bradenton, FL.
 
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