Snow Blossoms 2

Some places south of Quincy are enjoying cherry blossoms while we are enjoying snow blossoms once again!

Frosted Trees

The Norway maples in my yard were lathered with snow this morning.  The coating of white snow is a great contrast that brings out the wonderful texture and green color of the tree bark.  Spring arrives next week!

Nature's Way

Pruning has already been done on these conifer trees, thanks to the wind and a heavy snowfall this winter.

Yin and yang

I captured this from my backyard and manipulated the scene to bring out the lines and contrasts of the Norway maples.

Snow Chalet

The birds will have to shovel their way into their chalet or wait for a melt.

Pastel Pink

                                                    We're bracing for more snow today.

The Birches

Thompson's Island can be seen beyond the birches on the banks of Squantum Bay. 

Boston Through The Birches

 This stand of birch trees in Squantum offers a quiet view of the Boston skyline.

Bare Branches

The leaves have mostly left the trees.  The changing of seasons is sweet as we anticipate the next one.  Will we see much snow this winter?  Time will reveal the answer.  Stay tuned!

Oaken Carpet

The oak trees are some of the last deciduous trees to drop their leaves in the fall.  Oak leaves are weaving together a beautiful brown carpet for this couple to walk on in Merrymount Park.

To Be Planted

These young trees are waiting to be planted somewhere in the city making things "cleaner and greener."

Blooms & Buds

The grounds of the apple orchid at the Adams Mansion are in full bloom.

Nature's Weaving

Happy Skywatch Friday from Pageant Field!

Golden Limbs

I spotted this gnarled tree 
bathed in golden light 
as the moon was rising 
over Blacks Creek.

Transitions

I've been under the weather lately and finally emerged to see this gorgeous spring-colored sky with a few leaves hanging on for their last hurrah before snow takes their place on the branches.

Looking To Put Roots Down

Perhaps these new trees will be planted when the stormy weather passes.

Winter Light

Furnace Brook Golf Club is beautiful in the off-season and will shortly be transformed into a snowy winter wonderland.

Shore Walk

These flowering Catalpa trees are a beautiful sight to behold on a walk along Wollaston Beach.  The Squantum peninsula is seen along the horizon.

Looks Like A Tulip ...

smells like cucumbers ... grows over 100 feet tall . . .what is it?
The Liriodendron tree, commonly known as the Tulip Tree because the blossoms look a bit like the tulip plant.  These exotic blossoms may be seen on two towering giant trees in the Mount Wollaston Cemetery.  (Thanks for the tip, Sally!)

Texture & Form

Snow really brings out the form and texture in these trees.  Goodbye winter's beauty.  Hello spring!