Earl Moore
Tulip Tree Buds - Spring Colors

Like a farmer, I harvest what’s ripe and for the moment early spring’s ripe here.

Earl Moore
Tulip Tree

So, if you don’t care for images of buds and blooms you might want to give me a couple of weeks to get over my post winter enthusiasm. It will pass, I assure you.

Today’s photos are of what I believe is often called a tulip tree. These beautiful tight magenta buds were quite striking on the bare tree limbs.

I feel mentally played out this week so let me simply wish everyone a grand weekend and leave you with one thought.

“In an age of over-photographed icons, and an abundance of technically excellent yet repetitive portrayals of similar scenes and subjects, Intimate Landscapes are the photo-artist’s opportunity to express original vision, to explore new ground, and to include more of him or herself in the image.” – Guy Tal

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Monte Stevens
13 years ago

Nice harvest, Earl! And, have a good weekend.

Don
Don
13 years ago

I wish these trees grew around here. That is a beautiful image. It is refreshing to see that blossoms abound somewhere in the world! :-)

Steve Skinner
13 years ago

One of my favorite species of trees. Nice image Earl!

Ken Bello
13 years ago

Wonderful shot! we are weeks away from anything like this, so post away.

Raynes
13 years ago
Reply to  Ken Bello

Shiver me timbers, them’s some great ifnormtaoin.

Mark
13 years ago

I have one of these in my yard, except the blooms are yellow/orange. Of course, not blooming yet! :-(

paul
13 years ago

It’s OK, Earl. If you harvest them early, just leave them on your hard drive and they will ripen in their own time. :)

Martina Egli
13 years ago

What a wonderful spring image! I love that vibrant magenta colour and how well it contrasts to the silvery branches of the tree. Framing and depth of field are excellent too. I can’t take my eyes of that incredibly beautiful photo – thanks a lot for sharing!

Rue Du Lavoir
13 years ago

Une couleur violette intense. Une photo très belle. Magnifique.