Sunday Blossom

[zyzyly]

I was at the retreat center all weekend. The grounds there are beautiful, and have something to offer throughout the year, whether it be roses, blossoms, or beautiful fall color. They are tended by a gardener named Rafael, who approaces gardening with a sense of spirituality. There are a lot of large trees scattered around, mostly oaks, but some variety. This time of year, a number of them are in blossom, and are absolutely stunning.

I got up early Saturday morning to walk the grounds and take pictures. I walked out to the trees and took a lot of shots of the blossoms--I wanted a picture of a single blossom. When I looked at them Saturday night, the close-ups were a little blurry, so I went out again Sunday morning to try again.

I got quite a few good shots--a few of them had dew on the blossoms, but I liked this one best, for the color.

Behind the cut is a picture of the trees--I took a bunch of shots, but none of them really come close to how beautiful they were in the early morning sun. In the fall, the leaves turn a vivid red. They are my favorite trees at the center--faithful friends who have allowed me to journey with them these past four years, and have shared a few of their secrets with me.

Comments

[cobaltika.livejournal.com]

that flower...GASP!!!

truly beautiful.

[myasma.livejournal.com]

it just captivated me!

[myasma.livejournal.com]

you're welcome!

[poetbear.livejournal.com]

that's great! the tree's not
bad, either.~paul

[buonaventura.livejournal.com]

your pictures are all so beautiful. can i ask if you've decided to go through wtih the ordination or not yet? (you may have said something that i missed because i skimmed something too quickly)

[myasma.livejournal.com]

I have pretty much made a decision, but won't make it final until after my meeting with the bishop on march 24th.

I'll be sure to post something then.

[edey.livejournal.com]

you will continue to be in my prayers...

[myasma.livejournal.com]

thank you!

[zhenzhi.livejournal.com]

trees! friends of us all. as a child i thought the trees were waving to me (leaves as hands)...and talking too. *and i still think so!*
the tree in your photograph is perfection. :-)

[myasma.livejournal.com]

they have so many stories to tell, if we take the time to listen.

[saintgeorge.livejournal.com]

It is 18'F here and the ground is still locked under a sheet of ice and snow. It will be another 8 weeks at least before I can hope to see here what you are seeing there now. This winter has been long and arduous, and I wish it would go away. You are so lucky.

[myasma.livejournal.com]

The weater is so strange. Some of my friends are experiencing your weather, others are experiencing a heat wave.

[purple7luv.livejournal.com]

both of these are just breathtaking.
i don't think i have ever seen a tree as lovely as that.