CARLETTA'S CAPTURES

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Sunday, April 3, 2011

Spring Green: Unfurling Lilac Leaves

Look closely, you'll see little buds in the center.

44 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow! So delicate. Exquisite shots! (Still waiting for spring over here though...)

Mathilde Collot said...

The light gently illuminates light these magnificent macro! I like the tones of green almond character shoots! Elegant and perfect pictures!

Catherine said...

very Spring! Love it!

diane b said...

Spring is unfurling. It is a great shot.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful macro shots. This colour was perfect for nature at this time of year (it's the route I took too).

Unknown said...

these are absolutely beautiful photos! i love the color of the young leaves--a perfect image for spring.

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Frank... said...

Your focussing is spot on. A wonderful capture...

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Bradley Hsi said...

Yes, i can see the buds. How nice the Spring is here!

Carver said...

Lovely shot of the new lilac leaves.

Unknown said...

I love the way the sunlight is glowing through the leaves in the first shot! Wonderful!

p.s. did you change the look of your blog? Or do I just have a bad memory?

Indrani said...

Yes, I can see the bud. :)
Beautiful shots.

Side by Side said...

What a wonderful capture of Spring Green. Just lovely.

Anonymous said...

Love these photos. :)

msdewberry said...

My lilacs are just starting to bud. The buds are so high in the tree right now, it would be hard to take photos of them without a ladder! I wait all year for lilacs, wish they could stay longer than they do!

Mimi said...

Oh I love lilac, it definitely speaks of the start of sumer to me, as it blooms here in May.
I love the light in these, Carletta.

SquirrelQueen said...

Your macros are beautiful Carletta. It won't be long before the lilac blooms will fill the air with their lovely scent.

Laura said...

magnificent Carletta...life renewed!

Trish ~ ♥ ~ said...

Lilacs are my favorite ~ they bloom just in time for my birthday!

Unknown said...

Just gorgeous!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Homesick seriously. I remember watching the lilaces and waiting for the beautiful flowers. And scent! The unfurling leaves are beautiful and I can't wait to see the full flowering bush even if only virtually.

EG CameraGirl said...

This green is making me GREEN with envy! :))

Teresa said...

What a great shot!

One said...

Hi! I've just discovered your blog though Macro Monday. All your photos are very beautiful.

Lisa said...

My little lilacs aren't as far along as yours. But I can't wait until they bloom and fill my yard with their heavenly scent! Lovely macro shot.

January Zelene said...

Amazing Macro!

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Gine said...

Vert comme le printemps, ou comme une promesse ...

Jan n Jer said...

Cant wait until the lilacs bloom in my area! Great shots

Simon said...

Oooh I think you've caught the color perfectly. That first shot is my favorite.

kayerj said...

oh so delicate--that's the way spring comes isn't it?

Kala said...

So lovely to see the buds appearing! Great details in these photos Carletta. Happy Macro Monday.

Brooke said...

lovely! So crisp and clear! thanks for linking up with project 64

Pranavam Ravikumar said...

Wow..! Just superb!

JunieRose2005 said...

Love the first shot best!! :)

Kerri Farley said...

Awesome captures! You've got to post the blooms when they arrive :) And if you could send that fragrance over the internet waves - that would be wonderful!

Amila said...

Great captures,Carletta!

Judy said...

That first photo is exquisite! I love the way the sun is coming through the leaves, the tiny little spring leaves!!!!

George said...

These are great shots of the young leaves. They do a great job of saying that Spring is on the way.

Ever Green Tree said...

Beautiful macro shots! Yeh can see the buds unfurling rt in the center.

Ladynred said...

It's beautiful green. It would be a beautiful bloom!
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Pietro Brosio said...

So nice and bright, Carletta!
Spring has arrived here as well!

forgetmenot said...

Perfect shot!! Such a delicate shade of green with such clear detail showing. Lovely, as always. Have a wonderful weekend. Mickie :0

Janice Thomson said...

Can't wait for the greenery never mind the flowers :)

kayerj said...

very pretty carletta, I especially like the butterfly.

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