Monday, February 15, 2016

Bringing the promise of spring indoors...

(edited with Kim Klassen's rainy day texture, lighten, 20% opacity)

"You make me feel so young,
you make me feel so spring has sprung"-Frank Sinatra

Last week began with two beautiful spring-like days.
It's so true that sunny spring weather puts a spring in my step.
I feel invigorated and ready to put on my running shoes and head outside for some exercise.
(edited with Kim Klassen's flow texture, hard light, 30% opacity)
Then several gray rainy days followed those two spring-like ones.
I felt slower, more sluggish, and I had to force myself to exercise.
(edited with Kim Klassen's dream it texture, hard light, 20% opacity)
We're still a month away from spring's official beginning,
so I better practice some patience, endurance and self-discipline!
Meanwhile, I'm on my second round of forcing hyacinth bulbs to bloom.
I love bringing the promise of spring indoors in winter.
(desat 60%, Kim Klassen's waterfront texture, multiply mode)




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29 comments:

  1. I can almost smell the lovely hyacinths. Beautiful still lifes.

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  2. Very pretty!
    Thank you for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/02/old-san-juan-pigeon-park.html

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  3. What a great song to sing on my dreary winter's day.

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  4. i heard Frank Sinatra sing that song!!
    1989 in Reno, Nevada - we surprised my husband's
    mother with a concert. Frank himself was
    10 feet away. what a wonderful evening that was...

    springtime cometh!

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    1. WoW! I wish I could say I've heard Frank Sinatra in person!

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  5. I can only imagine the scent you are breathing in with those hyacinths! Hyacinths always make me think of Easter. Thanks for sharing at Song-ography.

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    1. They do have a sweet smell, but not overpowering like paper whites can be at times.

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  6. even though its gray and rainy again, seeing daffodils blooming and tulips beginning to emerge makes me so happy and hopeful!

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  7. I love the smell of these flowers. I think I shall have to buy a little pot of them next time I go to the shop

    mollyxxx

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    1. Molly, they bring lots of cheer for just a couple of dollars at the grocery store!

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  8. Your antique teapot is perfect for these delicate flowers. I love that photo especially!

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  9. Beautiful still life. That last one should be printed and framed.
    I do remember Frank Sinatra's song too!!!
    God Bless~ Addie

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    1. Thank you so much, Addie. The last one is my favorite as well.

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    2. I've given that last picture more thought.....you could get it printed on canvas. It would look like an oil painting. It would be lovely hanging in your "new to you home".
      Addie

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  10. What a beautiful composition! I love these photos!

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  11. Beautiful stills, Elizabeth! We gave out hyacinth bulbs at our wedding. I like to think of them all blooming this time of year! Have a wonder-filled week!

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    1. What a fun idea to give away bulbs as a wedding favor!

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  12. The pink is so pretty! I purchased two purple hyacinths as bulbs in glass at Safeway, but they were too large for the containers and tilted to the side as soon as they bloomed. I'll plant them outside soon and hope they come up next spring.

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    1. I'm going to replant the bulbs that I bloomed indoors, so I'll enjoy them again next spring!

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  13. Gorgeous photos Elizabeth - and I can only imagine the smell. Such detail too :) #LTTL

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  14. So, so pretty. Man my light stinks right now, I really cannot wait to be able to get back to still life photography.

    Lisa @ LTTL

    Sorry I am late visiting this week, I was a bit busy celebrating my birthday.

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