Tuesday 22 March 2011

First Hints of Spring

Last year I took some photos in the streets of Vienna, presenting the work of the municipal gardeners:
April 2010

This is what the flowerbed looks like today:
March 2011
Last week the gardeners finally removed all the twigs which had been covering the tulip bulbs during the winter months.

April 2010

and this morning:
March 2011

One more month to go. I think I like the time while we wait for something to arrive. I hope this posting did not make you too hungry today, compared to the postings before.

I changed the labels to the right into a "cloud". I really like the clouds where something grows larger when it has more importance. It motivates me to focus on aspects I have not been taking care of lately, such as scrapping and Easter. Ok, Easter is a rare occasion.

8 comments:

  1. You are right: the best part is the anticipation of good things.
    Those tulips in the first picture are so pretty. I think the angle that you used made them look extra beautiful.

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  2. not much longer until the flowers arrive. The cherry blossoms have just started here in Vancouver, along with the crocus and daffodils.

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  3. spring looks absolutely beautiful in vienna. i can't wait to see this years pics.

    xo
    janet

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  4. The photos from last year are gorgeous!!! Looking forward to see what will be created this year!!
    xx

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  5. Hey, I remember last year's shot -- gorgeous then, gorgeous now.

    I hear you on the impatience; though I enjoy seeing bit-by-bit progress I need more color around me!

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  6. Adrienne, I still enjoy the anticipation. :-) It's quite cold in Vienna, still, 12°C max.

    Jen, cherry blossoms are one of my favourites. Especially without drunk Japanese business men sitting below them (Ueno park scenery/Tokyo)

    janet, it might take 2 more weeks until they show their colours.

    Stylishshowgirl, last year I started sharpening my senses, this year I am already in training. :-)

    Vix, I am glad you still like the photos in their second round.

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  7. The April 2010 tulip photo is spectacular, Paula. Love it. do you have in on your wall?

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  8. Hi Blighty! The 2010-tulips probably were the best ever. This year is probably down a notch. They will bloom very soon!
    There is not a single picture on any of our walls. Pretending the walls are made of paper, like in a japanese tea house or so ...

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