…….. on a cold grey Wintery day.
I took this photograph on Sunday – the same day as the ‘Pen and Ink’ photograph. It was very dreary but I was looking around for a little brightness which this small orange willow bud provided.
In the background is a very claggy muddy path which coated my boots in thick clay mud making each step quite difficult. To the right is the bench we sat on – enjoying our coffee and cake whilst the swans created art …….
The Lantern Room 
Nothing signifies hope as much as a bud 🙂
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Thanks Eremophila 🙂
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That’s lovely! Spring started arriving where I live at the end of January! There are buds on most of the trees and the bushes are already turning colourful!
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Thank you Loveoutloud! Are you in the UK? Autumn seemed to merge into an early Spring here but then suddenly Winter came. It all seems very mixed up at the moment but it’s feeling more Spring-like in sound, feel and smell!
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No, I’m in France. We recently had very cold weather with snow, so spring may have been slowed down now 😦
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Sounds the same as our weather!
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Yippie!
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Woo-hoo 🙂
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hoping for an early spring too!
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We can hope – although weather forecasters predict a chill weekend again. It’s a rollercoaster ride isn’t it?!
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sure is… just like everything else in life! 😛
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🙂
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That is a pleasant sight, as is the green grass along the path.
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Thank you Sandy. Yes, I was pleased there was some grass to walk on. I almost fell on the slippy mud!
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Spring is definately on it’s way but the sun has still got it’s hat, coat, scarf and gloves on to come out to play. 🙂
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🙂 He might unbutton his coat a little soon! I went for a walk today and it felt warm in sheltered spots but I got an earache from the cold wind 😦
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A lovely image. Nicely taken 🙂
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Thank you Nandini 🙂
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I do love Winter and her snows and cold weather, but there is something so wonderful about Spring, too. How nice to see her coming ’round again. 🙂
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Thank you Scott. There’s such a feeling of anticipation with Spring – which seems to start earlier and earlier. The birds and buds lead the way and one tunes in hoping Spring is here but then confusion reigns as the cold temps return! I love the variety 🙂
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So true, Meanderer…and we hope and hope. 🙂
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Very lovely. It’s always nice to see such promises of spring.
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Thank you Fergie. Yes – they are popping up everywhere. The birds are so active in the garden at the moment. They feel Spring is here too!
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Beautiful shot. We had another small sign of winter, more light snow this evening.
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Thank you Elmediat. I think we may be getting another small sign of Winter this weekend – the cold front is returning!
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Love your photos and have nominated you for a Kreativ Blogger Award. See the details on my blog. Jane
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Thanks so much Jane. I really appreciate the nomination!
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Haven’t seen many buds yet but there sure is more song bird activity for this time of year…crazy winter!!!
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I agree – the weather is so strange! Lots of birds in the garden again today probably due to the mild sunny weather. I went out without my coat today!
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It is a sign that it is right around the corner..
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It is isn’t it Roberta?! I saw daffodils today!
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Oh – give me spring – SOON!
I like this photo – and your use of dof here.
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Thank you Truels. Spring is certainly springing. I saw more buds and Spring flowers today 🙂
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Yay! As soon as I see buds, I’ll be inspecting everything in the garden for signs of life. Nice photo.
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Thank you Terry. The buds are popping up and then look sad when hit by the cold and frost but are then popping up again!
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Hope springs eternal!
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Thank you Jeanne!
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Well shot!
As we see the buds, it means spring is coming!
Best wishes to you!
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Thank you Sunnyironman! It’s so wonderful to feel Spring in the air! All the best 🙂
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