Many are silently wondering, “Is it, Spring Yet”?! Soon……. I’m sure if you go investigate outdoors you’ll see plenty of small signs that tell you Spring has indeed begun.
Even if, there’s been a late storm and cold snap to delay the main event another week or so.
I’m sitting in the Southern Hemisphere.
The last day of Summer has passed. I’m so very Relieved. The final day of TDH.
I’m sure I wouldn’t care for the -20 degrees and ice storms either. But, I assure you, I look forward to 8 months of tolerable weather.
Which means, more Zen Strolls!
This lush lavender flower was taken on a Zen Stroll, my daughter and I. The Spring Gardens, brilliant.
I won’t take any credit for the photography. But I will take a wee bit for the wonderful daughter, of course!

I absolutely adore this photo! ….. wish I’d have taken it! No, I take that back!!
I’m glad someone else did – and will be encouraged by her beautiful image and any sales that may be.
Me. Never really a “Purple” fan, but this one makes me willing to broaden my horizons.
Well,
Is it, Spring Yet?!!
It’s almost too much of any one season. Moderation has flown out the window.
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when we lived there, each March, year after year – Snow storm hit. couple time did the same the first of April. but just a dusting. then….. back to Spring. I never really could ‘rely’ on the weather til about mid July. then, it was warmish and not overly rainy! 🙂 lol
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Today it’s clear, sunny, but very cold with fresh snow on the hills. Pretty, but not quite spring yet.
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those cold snaps, are annoying! well…. not long… as YOU Wait!!! lol cheers, Debi
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zen strolls, what a great idea! do you hate the heat too? ugh. have a good sunday!
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Thanks for sharing!! yes high heat makes me ill. But Its great, to have meditative strolls through nature on days that are tolerable. I gather you live somewhere that gets abit on the ugly side of hot, as well?
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Beautiful!
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thanks!
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beautiful photo–can’t wait to see how it moves into your paintings! and yes, is it almost spring??? 🙂
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Thank you so much Nancie, I’m glad you enjoyed this! and I will tell the photographer!
most (98%) Photographs ……. are never used to paint from actually!!! I usually much prefer to paint from either real life; or the deeply ingrained remembrance of the place….in order to obtain the spirit, the feeling.
when I use photos,
I’m much too inclined to be a little clone and try to photocopy the thing and lose all the heart, the Feeling of it! and then, I am sad….
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I understand that well.
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Lovely and lucky you!. Only it most absurdly is not spring here, nor will it be for several more weeks at least!
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no forsythia, crocus, daffodil, trillium or dogwood….. hmph… !
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debi! we have 26″ of snow on the ground. It will be a while.
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good grief!
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Wonderful.
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Impresionante belleza de tonos!
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Well, Spring is beginning here, with the flowers starting to appear. My camellia bushes are going to be spectacular this year. Congratulations and thanks to your daughter for such a beautiful image 🙂
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