Tuesday, April 07, 2009

L is for Lilacs



After all our complaining about the long, cold and wet winter it's finally Spring! The weather has warmed up during the day to the mid-teens Celsius (low 60s F) and everywhere I look I see the flowers and trees starting to bloom. Soon the lilacs will be out in full force and I'm so looking forward to photographing them again this year. I wish I had a lilac bush, but they take so long to grow and to yield their beautiful scented flowers. I guess I'll just have to satisfy myself with long walks in the neighbourhood to admire those in other people's gardens. Here are a few shots I took last year on my rounds.
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13 comments:

  1. Daniel Chérouvrier Tue Apr 07, 11:48:00 pm

    Thanks for this post.
    Deslilas

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  2. meggieWed Apr 08, 12:32:00 am

    Those Lilacs look divine! Wish I had one too!

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  3. LeneWed Apr 08, 03:42:00 am

    Mmmmmm, and they smell Lovley, to :) Looking forward to see them in flower again :)

    Happy easter :)

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  4. Sylvia KWed Apr 08, 09:34:00 am

    Beautiful shots! Ours are full of buds, but have yet to open! Can't wait! Happy Easter!

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  5. Liz HindsWed Apr 08, 10:00:00 am

    They do smell gorgeous. I stop in the street to sniff at them!

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  6. Leslie:Wed Apr 08, 10:25:00 am

    Liz, I stop at EVERY tree or bush I pass and take HUGE gulps of the scent!

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  7. Tumblewords:Wed Apr 08, 11:50:00 am

    Lilacs bring back so many fond memories! Thank you for the lovely pictures.

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  8. Digital PolaroidsWed Apr 08, 02:56:00 pm

    Amazing flowers, very exotic!

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  9. Powell River BooksThu Apr 09, 10:06:00 am

    Lilacs always make me think of my grandmother's place in Northern California. She had a bush outside her bedroom window. In the summer it was hot, so she would open the window and in would come such a wonderful smell. Thanks for the memory. I chose lake as my contribution. I invite you to come see my 10,000 year old lake water. - Margy

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  10. CherryPieFri Apr 10, 06:01:00 am

    What a lovely collection of lilacs :-)

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  11. Country GirlFri Apr 10, 04:15:00 pm

    I love the scent of lilacs. It brings on such happy memories for me. Like a balm for the soul.
    Your sentence that it was the most depressing day of the year has hit a nerve with me because I was thinking the very same thing here all day today!

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  12. MicheleSat Apr 11, 03:41:00 am

    I adore Lilacs as well, not only for their amazing colors but for the wonderful aroma! I always go out a snip tons of branches to put into the apartment, it smells absolutely delightful!!

    I hope you are doing well.
    Hugs♥

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  13. mrsnesbittSat Apr 11, 04:22:00 am

    My favourite room freshener! Yes a sign that summer is on its way!

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