Slowly and surely, it is blossomtime in Greensboro. Pear and cherry trees are blooming and already past peak in most parts of the county. Dogwood will be blooming soon. The above photo was taken in the courtyard of the McIver Building on the UNCG campus. McIver Building formerly housed the language departments and this scene reminds us of an impressionist painting. It isn't every day one finds lavender garden chairs to photograph.
The only thing that would have pleased us more in this scene would have been for a young couple to have been sitting there sipping espresso or green tea. It is a vignette in search of characters. With the language programs relocated to the Moore Humanities Building, and Tate Street the main hangout for coffee breaks with friends and colleagues, it is likely the bistro table and chairs will remain hauntingly vacant.
The early blossoms are already starting to show signs of being replaced by leaves. Do not delay; head out and find a nice place to sit and take in the confetti of petals while they are here for their brief visit.
This photo just oozes "Springtime!" from every angle.
Posted by: Janis of So Cal | Thursday, April 04, 2013 at 03:28 PM
Thanks, Janis and whomever spraypainted whatever pink on the top of the lavender bistro table left PERMANENT pink paint on top. Not so nice! But, evidence that SOMEONE is using the bistro set- albeit for a place to spraypaint!
Posted by: Greensboro Daily Photo | Thursday, April 04, 2013 at 04:40 PM