Happy May Day, International Workers' Day/Labor Day. This picture shows spring in Greensboro, a little over a week ago. Today, the tulips are long gone, the azaleas are past peak. The trees have greened. Today happens to be Skywatch Friday and Theme Day for the City Daily Photo group. The theme this month is shadows. Ironic as we try very hard to take shadowless pictures. The above picture shows the harshness of the mid-day sun and the SMALL shadows cast by the petals of the yellow tulips back onto the petals to the right.The original intent of the photograph was to document spring in our front yard, showing the layers of color. If you lived nearby, we would pick you a bouquet!
Your photo is stunning!
Posted by: Martha | Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 10:11 PM
The flowers are spectacular! They make me happy just to look at there happy faces, Thanks :)
Posted by: Pam | Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 10:16 PM
I love all of the layers of color in this photo. Have a great Friday!
Posted by: Sally in WA | Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Wow, beautiful flowers and the sky complements the happy flowers. I did post a flower too for my SWF.
Posted by: Pace | Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 10:41 PM
Such beautiful flowers against the blue sky!!
Posted by: tckk | Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 10:42 PM
Lovely colors and bright sunny sky...I am coming over now for my bouquet.
Sorry..I wont be around NC this summer for a blogger get together..but will be back next springtime..maybe then.
Posted by: Dawn Fine | Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 11:14 PM
Stunning colors all reaching up to that beautiful blue sky.
Happy Friday. Smiles Barbara
Posted by: Barbara | Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 11:40 PM
Huh, what an avalnche of flowers. You are so lucky.
Posted by: chrome3d | Friday, May 01, 2009 at 01:10 AM
Thank you, I celebrated by staying in bed far too long! ;-)) Very nice choice for today's photo, so colourful and cheerful!
Posted by: cieldequimper | Friday, May 01, 2009 at 05:45 AM
What a wonderful mix of flowers and colors! Yea to spring!
Posted by: Jacob | Friday, May 01, 2009 at 07:30 AM
Very subtle shadows and beautiful flowers and colors. Happy May Day, Theme Day, Int'l Workers Day/Labor Day, and TGIF.
Posted by: Clueless in Boston | Friday, May 01, 2009 at 07:49 AM
It's strange how our flowers are dying out while some trees and grasses are blooming. Glad to see the colors are so vibrant in your area.
Posted by: Bill B. | Friday, May 01, 2009 at 08:03 AM
Gorgeous flowers and sky shot.
Posted by: Secret Mom Thoughts | Friday, May 01, 2009 at 08:23 AM
looks like spring is happening very fast with you, but oh so beautifully.
Posted by: Lindab | Friday, May 01, 2009 at 08:44 AM
That's a beautiful shot. I love the mix of colors and flowers. Looks like you have some of the same varieties of azaleas that I have.
Posted by: Carver | Friday, May 01, 2009 at 09:03 AM
Awesome!
Posted by: Daryl | Friday, May 01, 2009 at 10:14 AM
What a glorious show of color. Amazing to see tulip and azalea at the same time. You have a very nice garden.
Posted by: Grace and Bradley | Friday, May 01, 2009 at 12:38 PM
Mayday here too, which is a whole other story. Fantastic array of colours
Posted by: babooshka | Friday, May 01, 2009 at 06:12 PM
Spring flowers are so cheerful and bright. A glorious display.
Posted by: Glennis | Friday, May 01, 2009 at 06:52 PM
A riot of color against your blue sky!! I love that!!
Posted by: naturegirl | Friday, May 01, 2009 at 08:47 PM
Extraordinaire and beautiful bouquet of colors, joy to the view and the spirit! Have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: Carraol | Saturday, May 02, 2009 at 12:19 AM
What a mix of colours - sure does say Spring is here or even summer. I know what you mean about harsh light and shadows. Have that problem here in Menton and taking pics morning or lunchtime is a disaster.
Posted by: Jilly | Saturday, May 02, 2009 at 02:14 AM
Your flowers are so bright and happy! The subtle shadows are just perfect for theme day too.
Posted by: Hilda | Monday, May 04, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Great spring picture!
Posted by: Marc | Monday, May 04, 2009 at 03:56 PM