violet

Natural Splendour of the Arrow Lakes

/ Peter Klopp / 17 Comments

Wednesday’s Photos

The buds are finally waking up. Week 5

A heavy rain and mild temperatures were the start signal for the buds to grow. I am especially impressed with the magnolia flower for finally showing its splendid colour. The only plant having to be content with less light and a cooler microclimate and therefore far behind the other buds is the azalea. Next week I will conclude this mini-study on the budding development of four of our backyard plants. The cherry trees are now in full bloom and show off their brilliant bridal garments. Enjoy.

April Week 1 TextApril week 2 TextWeek 3week 4week 5

Bonus Photo: A Violet from our BackyardvioletS

 

 

Surprise Photo

/ Peter Klopp / 22 Comments

No, it isn’t spring yet in our northern latitudes. Charles, a dear blogging friend,  after honestly praising my snow and ice photo essay yesterday, suggested nevertheless to post a flower, which would bring some comfort to all, who are presently suffering from the dismal cold. Hopefully, this violet will be the signal for spring to arrive soon.

Natural Splendour of the Arrow Lake

/ Peter Klopp / 30 Comments

Wednesday’s Photos

Hard Evidence for Spring’s Glorious Arrival

After a long and dreary winter, spring has finally arrived. Being four weeks late here in the Arrow Lake region, nature is literally exploding into action. The photos below have all been shot on a single day last week: one at the Fauquier boat dock, two at home, and the other two at the Taite Creek Campsite 10 km south of our small community. Each photo is glorious testimony for the miracle of life through the re-awakening of nature after winter’s long resting period. Enjoy.

IMG_3202BoatDock2

Nature’s Stirring at the Arrow Lake

IMG_2989Violet

Wild Violet showing off its Beauty

IMG_3209HummingBird

Hummingbird on top of a Pruned Maple Tree

IMG_3224Leaf

Tree Branches within a Serrated Leaf

IMG_3220Grass

Fifty Shades of Verdant Grass