It is the middle of Winter down here in South Australia and this week we have the sure signs that our Spring is not too far away with the bursts of blossoms on the Almond Trees around the district. The local area even has an annual Almond Blossom Festival which is now into it's fortieth year.
Although Almond Groves are scarce around here nowadays, due to much clearing to make room for grapevines which have been planted in their place, it is at this time of the year the Almond Trees come out in full view for all to see, as the blossoms make a spectacularly beautiful show..
Almond Blossom represents Hope and Watchfulness.
Have fun with this theme and post in your own convenience.
Cheers From Milli
The Rules:
Each week we will post an original photo with words on it.
The idea behind this group is to expand our minds through our photography.
Photos must be your own, but the words can be someone else's as long as credit is given after the words.
Your post can either be serious, or if you'd like comical, but never obscene .
Posts can either have one word on them,quotes, or full poems ... Your choice.
All posts are to be done on your own site in a blog form with a link back to it being left here.
New topics will be posted on Sundays.
Posts can be made through Saturday.
One post per person only please.
Hi milli this is a hard one I don't know but I will look-oh I just thought of one be back after a bit.
ReplyDeleteOh, how beautiful Milli, love the pink frame as well!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, Milli...hope springs eternal! I've always loved that saying, but never knew where it came from..thank you! I've never seen an Almond tree before. It's delightful!
ReplyDeleteYours is a lovely shot Milli, beautiful colour. Am off to look for something suitable.....I'll be baaack (very bad Arnie impression LOL)
ReplyDeletelove those blossoms!...http://chrisakasweets.multiply.com/journal/item/949/IMAGES_WORDS_WEEK_12...._TREES
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blossoms. Hope does spring eternal. That's what keeps us going.
ReplyDeletelove your blossoms and message.... beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to yours Heidi.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mia I am having a framing moment here. Trying them out. This is photobucket's frame for free.
ReplyDeleteAww this makes it all the more special. I am so glad I chose this photo. Now you have seen the real deal Almond Tree at it's best..
ReplyDeleteLOL Welcome Arnie LOL... 'Ve Vil Expect You!'
ReplyDeleteThank You Chris.
ReplyDeleteBig Smiles and Thank You.
ReplyDeleteBreathtakingly beautiful
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely!! and thank you.
ReplyDeleteSmiles!!!
ReplyDeleteHere is mine trees for me are hard you know I hardly have any but now i will make sure I take some lol
ReplyDeletehttp://starfishred.multiply.com/journal/item/1581/IMAGES_AND_WORDS-TREES-
We are in the middle of Summer and your nature is thinking about cheery blossoms - beautiful photo - strange world we live in
ReplyDeletehttp://tabbynera.multiply.com/journal/item/1167/Images_and_Words_-_Week_12_-_Trees
Back with my link Milli
ReplyDeletehttp://miadelight.multiply.com/journal/item/491/Images_Words_12-_Tree
I have my personal post up now as well..
ReplyDeleteImages and Words Week 12 ~ Trees ~
Great Heidi because trees are such a magnificent subject no matter what their size or shape. They make such a great study for a photographer's lens.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean Pat.It is so amazing when one thinks about it!
ReplyDeleteok if I join in? Looks a great group :-)
ReplyDeletehttp://iowann.multiply.com/journal/item/10/Images_and_Words_Week_12_Trees
Yes! It is great to have you along and welcome to the group!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful almond blossoms!
ReplyDeleteI have a wonderful poem by son about trees that I want to use, and at first he said I could use it but then he said I can't, so let me go work on him. I'll be back later with my entry, either his poem or another one.
That's so beautiful....
ReplyDeletehttp://laniebg.multiply.com/journal/item/1142/Images_Words_12_Trees
Ok, here I am baaack with my link :-))
ReplyDeletehttp://mitchylr.multiply.com/journal/item/247/Images_Words_12_TREES
Ok, here is mine.
ReplyDeletehttp://deepvylet.multiply.com/photos/album/77#1
I've never seen an Almond Tree before, very pretty..
ReplyDeleteI'll be back with mine☺
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ReplyDeleteWords and Images #12 - Trees
ReplyDeleteGot one and now I am off to bed. I will visit around when I get back.
ReplyDeletehttp://naarta.multiply.com/journal/item/767/IMAGES_AND_WORDS_TREES
Thats a beautiful shot and words Milli. Here is my contribution this week, Baz
ReplyDeletehttp://oceankinguk2003.multiply.com/journal/item/970/Images_and_Words_Week_12_Trees
am going to post early this week.... and try to get back to look around soon!
ReplyDeletehttp://msowens1.multiply.com/journal/item/578/Images_and_Words_Week_12_Trees
Here's mine. My son would only let me credit him as "My Son" rather than by name, but it's still special for me.
ReplyDeletehttp://amyukalichick.multiply.com/journal/item/336/Images_and_Words_Trees
I'm Back..here's mine
ReplyDeletehttp://msqueenie.multiply.com/photos/album/160#
I will try to get around later, I have some round-abouts to do.
Beautiful almond trees here is mine
ReplyDeleteImages & words Trees
What gorgeous flowers!! I've posted mine now and hope I didn't use a quote that someone else has already used!
ReplyDeletehttp://joanne7111.multiply.com/journal/item/286/Images_and_Words_-_Trees
Oh what beautiful blooms, Milli! Here's mine:
ReplyDeletehttp://dannidoodles74.multiply.com/journal/item/485/Images_and_Words-Week_12-Trees
Love your picture and message!
ReplyDeleteMine is up
http://belita747.multiply.com/journal/item/717/IMAGES_AND_WORDS_TREES
I'm sick of this......
ReplyDeleteEvery time you put a picture up, it knocks me on me butt...
now it hurts....
your fault Milli......
great picture, nicely chosen words.............
My stab...
ReplyDeletehttp://joycemarietaylor.multiply.com/journal/item/479/Images_Words_-_Trees
a beautiful tree full of blossoms, very pretty Milli!
ReplyDeletethis is mine, sorry it's a little late,(just got home)
http://poetessgarden.multiply.com/journal/item/1251/Images_Words_trees
lovely photo and the words to go with it...will be back with mine...
ReplyDeleteImages and Words Week # 12 Angel Oak
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Milli...What beautiful blossoms...Don't know that I ever saw almond blossoms before. Be back with one shortly.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Milli...
ReplyDeletehttp://msqueenie.multiply.com/photos/album/160/Images_with_Words
Here is my entry for the week.... Great topic Milli !!!!!
ReplyDeletehttp://drwoe.multiply.com/journal/item/181/Images_Words_-----_Trees_Week_12
my entry for the week
ReplyDeletehttp://tinafranc.multiply.com/journal/item/295/Images_and_Words_Week12_Trees
Lovely picture and words Milli,
ReplyDeletehttp://sue980.multiply.com/journal/item/160/Images_with_words_TREES
Such a very beautiful picture, Milli!!! And I love the quote!
ReplyDeleteA very wonderful theme... I wanted to do three of them ~ lol
But I restrained myself and did just one!
http://lindao6.multiply.com/journal/item/605/IMAGE_WORDS_WEEK_12_TREES
Beautiful!!!
ReplyDeletehttp://lindalady1114.multiply.com/journal/item/316/Images_and_Words_TREES
I have never seen a Almond tree. It is sure pretty.
ReplyDeleteHere is the one I choose for my tree.
Thank you for hosting this week. Good job..
http://cruizin57.multiply.com/journal/item/106/Images_and_Words_-_Week_12_Trees
I haven't done one in a few weeks, been too busy, but I'm going to try and do this one.....be back with a post later! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat!!
ReplyDeleteOk, I'm back! here's my entry!
ReplyDeletehttp://windin.multiply.com/journal/item/659/Images_and_Words_Week_12_Trees
Beautiful contribution Milli. The blossoms and the words are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteHere is my entry
http://poeticjay.multiply.com/journal/item/46/Images_and_Words_-_Week_12_Trees
http://mystifire.multiply.com/journal/item/66/Images_and_Words_12_-_Trees
ReplyDeleteOur Japanese Cherry Blossom was in beginning of April.
ReplyDeletehttp://coffeeocha.multiply.com/journal/item/8/Japanese_Cherry_Tree
I just redid my entry for this week's theme. Please come for a visit if you're interested in seeing it :-)
ReplyDeleteAmy's Images and Words: Trees redo
Absolutely stunning image. the words so beautiful
ReplyDeletehere is mine: http://andershansen.multiply.com/photos/album/65/Images_Words_1_thru_38#photo=12