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anticipating the green

April 9, 2011 By Paige Balcer

The natural world around me is starting to make the gradual transition from browns to greens. It’s one of my favorite times of year to observe nature as it slowly emerges from a season of hibernation. It seems like each day brings a little peek into the springtime rituals. Tiny buds on trees, new blades of grass sprouting through the brown ones, and robins searching for worms. I am hyper aware of all these changes and feel myself assessing the progress daily.

This is the time of year when I stop neglecting my camera and start seeing my surroundings in a whole new light. Are you anticipating new spring growth like myself?

Comments

  1. Tosha says

    April 9, 2011 at 5:23 am

    One of my favorite times of the year….new, fresh beginning start showing up in nature.

  2. Chantal says

    April 9, 2011 at 5:49 am

    I love spring, it makes me reflect more, and explore more

  3. thea. says

    April 9, 2011 at 7:04 am

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/theadenja/5601193002/

    just got my first garden. 760 squaremetres green challenge. i love it!

    hello spring!

    xo

  4. Amanda says

    April 9, 2011 at 8:22 am

    Indeed, in fact… I'm anticipating the season so much, my toes have curled! *s

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/thedivinemissm/5601675491/

  5. Marcie says

    April 9, 2011 at 8:25 am

    Looking for every first sign of spring:
    http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/home/2011/3/29/breath-of-life.html

  6. Sue UK says

    April 9, 2011 at 10:29 am

    The sense of energy which erupts at this time of rebirth in the natural world is simply inspiring, and overwhelmingly invigorating… I'm glad I found you guys to help me focus. Pass me my camera!!!

  7. Jess says

    April 9, 2011 at 11:01 am

    I love the color and texture of the grasses.

    I'm so looking forward to spring and the changing scenery. For now, I just want the very cold breeze to stop!

    http://jessicavescera.blogspot.com/2011/04/rough-waters-on-brisk-day.html

  8. Kathleen O. says

    April 9, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    Our evening walks (my boy and I) consist of searching for signs of spring…crocuses and buds abound!
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/ko2008/5596482385/in/photostream/
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/ko2008/5565644784/in/photostream/
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/ko2008/5562881198/in/photostream/

  9. Kathryn says

    April 9, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    I'm so hungry for spring I can't tell you. There's still a lot of brown and grey with us but I have spied some new growth recently.

    http://dychedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/03/signs-of-spring.html

  10. Leslie says

    April 9, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    I just posted this last week, we took a walk in the woods and things are certainly happening! I love spring too.

    http://www.lightsandletters.com/writing/2011/4/5/our-woods-are-blooming.html

  11. Jennifée says

    April 9, 2011 at 1:49 pm

    Longing for spring? Oh, yeah – it's been a long, cold and dark winter. Living in the city as I do, I find spring in reflected blue skies and spring fashions in the store front displays, just as much as in nature.
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/85057042@N00/5595667892/

  12. Doris says

    April 9, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    Spring is finally here! The weather is starting to warm, but it hasn't quite warmed up enough to enjoy our evening dinners on the patio. When I think of anticipation this is the scenario that comes to my mind:

    http://dorisrudddesigns.wordpress.com/2010/04/05/april-5-2010/

    Anticipating spring growth brings to mind all the little flowering weeds that appear in the yard. I love the cheerful pastel colors:

    http://dorisrudddesigns.wordpress.com/2010/04/04/939/
    http://dorisrudddesigns.wordpress.com/2010/04/14/april-14-2010/

  13. Jill says

    April 9, 2011 at 3:35 pm

    The sun has finally arrived! Two days of light, grass surging, blossoms beginning to bulge….but the best part is the arrival of Anna, Allen and Rufus. The muses of spring.

    http://humbirdhum.wordpress.com/2011/04/09/springs-muse/

  14. Cherie says

    April 9, 2011 at 3:40 pm

    Totally checking out all the signs that spring is really with us!
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/colopyfam/5586948043/

  15. spread your wings says

    April 9, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    i love the watch the changes of the seasons, especially spring
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/autumnsun/5602869541/

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/autumnsun/5598198418/

  16. Chelsea C says

    April 9, 2011 at 4:01 pm

    Yes I love the emergence of colors. It makes me so happy!

    http://heartsandscars.blogspot.com/2011/04/friday-five-spring.html

  17. Lisa says

    April 9, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    Yes! the resurgence of color in nature is one of the biggest inspirations for me, this Spring. Also–the longer days make it so I get beautiful light in the evenings. In the winter, I finish dinner and it's already dark out. I'm always happy when I can send my boys (and myself!) out before getting into our nightly routine.

    This– http://flic.kr/p/9puqLY — has pretty much been our evenings for the past few weeks.

  18. Through the Lens of Kimberly Gauthier, Photo Blog says

    April 9, 2011 at 5:39 pm

    This morning, I mowed the lawn for the first time this year. Correction, I mowed a 1/4 acre of our 5 acres, which is basically the puppy yard. I'm very much excited for spring!

    http://www.kimberlygauthier.com/challenges/photography-challenge-fabulous-friday/4765/

  19. Kimberly says

    April 9, 2011 at 5:47 pm

    Spring is in full effect here in N. Cali. I'm loving every color!

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/junebugphotography/5579412419/

  20. Ana says

    April 10, 2011 at 5:05 am

    The birds are chirping and the sun is starting to warm the earth more and I love it!! Welcome Spring! I look forward to the change!

  21. Jennifer Steck says

    April 10, 2011 at 3:24 pm

    There's something fun about relishing the anticipation.

    http://abriefpause.com/2011/04/reflections/

  22. Lizzie Staley says

    April 11, 2011 at 1:29 am

    Flowers as big as my head? Yes please!
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/lizzie-staley/5601971920/
    Good morning spring!

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