Sunday, May 1, 2011

Maple Bud Blossoms - Macro Monday

And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud
 was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.
Anais Nin
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24 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 1, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    so beautiful love the green. (yes the cider was delicous and especially the mulled cider) Charmaine

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  2. Joanne OlivieriMay 1, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    I don't think I have ever seen a maple bud blossom. These are excellent. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Trish ~ ♥ ~May 1, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    All the wonderful signs of Spring, such a glorious site to see.

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  4. HeatherMay 1, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    OH MY!!! Now, you certainly have captured them beautifully. I fought with my camera today, but I surely will try again tomorrow - if it doesn't rain. Still, I don't think that I'll come close to this - perfection. I love it.

    And...your words, too.

    Very nice.

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  5. RBMay 1, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    This is an exceptional photo Flame!! Sheer perfection. I'll take a print, enlarged and signed.
    étreintes

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  6. genieMay 1, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    What a stunning shot! I love the greens. I have never seen one of these buds but certainly would love to. It is amazing and your picture is even more amazing.

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  7. Tammie LeeMay 2, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    absolutely gorgeous clarity!

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  8. KalaMay 2, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    Fantastic details and I love the quote you've posted.

    Happy Macro Monday!

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  9. jo©oMay 2, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    You are having us on, right?
    This is a bunch of green tulips superimposed on a bud :-)
    Joking.

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  10. KelMay 2, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    on a day when there is much ugliness in the world, thankyou for choosing to share something of beauty

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  11. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    It looks like they exploded out of the center, very cool!

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  12. ShifanMay 2, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    What a great picture.

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  13. One PhotoMay 2, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    That is a wonderful photo and a truly fabulous macro shot - just look at all those little buds bursting forth.

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  14. donaMay 2, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    You're absolutely the best macro photographer in the blogosphere. Sincere congratulations.

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  15. EG CameraGirlMay 2, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    OH! I can hardly wait for the trees to bloom! This week for sure as the weather is supposed to gt sunny and warm. :)

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  16. BirgittaMay 2, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    What a wonderful photo!

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  17. NatureFootstepMay 2, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    lol, I had to smile. I only saw the upper part of the photo to begin with and I thought it was very nice green tulips. Then I realised my mistake. :)

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  18. TeresaMay 2, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    What a great shot! The quote goes with your picture beautifully.

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  19. JamaMay 2, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Stunning macro shot!

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  20. Les...May 3, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    geeeeeeee hon!! I really don't know how you do it!

    another magical and amazing study of something simple but beautiful.. or is that simply beautiful?

    I agree with everything everyone has said, well done! :)

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  21. HalcyonMay 3, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    A stunning macro! And the quote is perfect.

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  22. CanadianGardenJoyMay 3, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Karen .. I have to work my way backwards here and see your beatiful pictures ! I want that camera too !!
    Joy : )

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  23. Inger-MMay 3, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Gorgeous macro!

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  24. KarenMay 3, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Thanks everyone for stopping by with your kind comments.

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