And Spring arose on the garden fair,
Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere;
And each flower and herb on Earth's dark breast
rose from the dreams of its wintry rest.
Percy Bysshe Shelley, "The Sensitive Plant"
This photo won the March Photo Contest at The Retirement Chronicles. The contest has a different theme for each month, the theme for March was anything green or Irish.
If you are not taking part in the contest.....why not? It's fun, free and easy to do....enter now. I want to see you there for the April Contest. Visit The Retirement Chronicles to learn more and to enter your photo.
For a closer look at our world visit Macro Monday.
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40 comments:
Bursting out all over. great shot.
Beautiful!!! I can see why it was a winning entry.
I played Macro Monday for the 1st time today...can you come stop by? If you have some time.
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Hi Judy, This is a fantastic macro flower shot. The color is simply gorgeous.
Congratulations, on being the first place winner. It is well deserved!
Congratulations on winning the contest, Judy!
That's a gorgeous capture.
Congratulations on the photo contest win. What a beautiful picture. I love the shade of green. Very fresh and snappy color.
We hope you have a great Monday.
Madi and Mom
Wonderful picture, and unusual, too! But what is it?? A good poem to go with it, too! I do like Shelley, he died so young!
How nice to see them bloom! Congratulations Judy, the photo is a sure a winner always!
AL
Congratulations on winning the photo contest.
You are a very good photographer.
Thanks for the links. I'll be sure to check them out.
God bless you and have a great day.
Ron
Yes, your picture won AGAIN! Maybe the only way I can win is to pretend like I'm you when I take pictures!! Just kidding, you deserved it, that is one great shot! :-)
I see why it is a winner! Fab photo!!!
Lovely light and detail!
Hi judy, Congrats AGAIN..... Hope you go for a THIRD win!!!!!! I've told Joan that you are the BEST... I'm sure she knows that!!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
Beautiful picture.
Congrats!! Gorgeous shot that definitely deserves recognition! I just began macros so I need practice before submitting, but thanks for the link if they take people who aren't retired.
http://SoulCrayons.Typepad.com
(my blog is not matched to my google account)
-Gel
So beautiful! Lovely work :)
Beautiful. I think you captured spring perfectly!!! Thanks for sharing.
Cheers!
this photo could certainly be an Irish Spring for sure, and i don't mean the soap. I am back and on target, mood had an upswing.
Great macro photo.
aw, lovely yellow bloom and a great poem to go with it!
That's a great photo! I'll pop over and check that blog out.
What a well deserved win!! Great shot!
Love the way you composed this fine photo. New life bursting forth. Great color and light.
Thanks for stopping by. I like the moss and pebbles too. I want to catch this scene again with even earlier morning light.
It's amazing all the beautiful, different blossoms/flowers in the world.
I refered you blog to another one of my readers as she too loves photography and I thought she'd find yours interesting.
Beautiful photo... a definite winner:)
a sure winner! very pretty.
It's simply bursting with beauty,awesome!
I can see why it won. It is exquisite.
Thanks for the shout out on your blog about my photo contest...hope folks stop by and that they enter future contests...and NO...you don't have to be retired to enter!!!! That is just the name of my blog. ha
Spring spring beautiful spring...
{sigh}... please send some my way! :(
Lovely photo ~ thank you ~ it gives me hope! :)
Your photo is a great one. Congratulations on winning the contest. You always do such excellent work.
Congrats on another win with this super macro!
Lovely macro!
Gorgeous flower shot !
That's a wonderful poem and photo combo.
Oh beautiful spring!!!
As always, a macro shot that makes me smile and just beam with happiness.
Much love to you Judi and Miss Cindi.
Congrats on your First Place winning shot. Every shot you take is a winner to me.
Woof,
Josie and Blues
Congratulations Judy! No surprise your lovely photos are taking out competitions now, congratulations. I've taken a long break from the blogosphere and it's so great to see others have managed to continue the journey, and achieve great things along the way
Good to see you again!
Val
Lovely macro and wonderful spring light Judy. It really deserves to win.
Have a nice day!
Lovely spring picture !!!
Loved the poem too :)
Hey - I'm green with envy over this great shot! LOL! Love the color and close up!
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