Portland (OR) Daily Photo: Flowering trees

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Flowering trees

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Diagonally across the street from my work building, I enjoyed these flowering trees.

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Precious puffs of petals.

This tree just can't give up on its petals, can it?

How about this one, near my apartment--pink and white blossoms on the same tree!

10 comments:

Jack said...: These are a big part of what makes springtime so special, Lynette. My verification word today is "joyin" and it fits.; May 5, 2011 at 4:28 AM
Jim Klenke said...: I love that time of year. We had it about a month ago.; May 5, 2011 at 4:36 AM
Lois said...: I just love all that pink!; May 5, 2011 at 8:05 AM
Halcyon said...: Beautiful! I think they're dogwoods. :); May 5, 2011 at 8:39 AM
Anonymous said...: I'm sorry...I'm in Romania..maybe see you next year..; May 5, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Clytie said...: I love this time of year in Oregon - all those flowering trees!

Did you notice that the beautiful blossom clump in that second photo is shaped like a heart?

I'm going to link this post to Guest Heart Thursday - I hope you don't mind, Lynette!!!; May 5, 2011 at 10:20 AM
SquirrelQueen said...: Gorgeous blooms, springtime in Portland is always spectular. I'm glad Clytie posted your link to Guest Hearts.; May 5, 2011 at 1:16 PM
MarieElizabeth said...: I love when the trees are part blooms, part baby leaves. Such a great time!; May 5, 2011 at 5:29 PM
Inger-M said...: I love the delicate pink flowers!; May 6, 2011 at 7:05 AM
Dani said...: Beautiful.; May 7, 2011 at 6:02 AM

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