Sunday, March 8, 2009

Mellow Yellow Forsythia

These are a couple of shots of a small forsythia branch that I pinched off of the bush and brought inside and stuck down in a cup of water. That's all I did. About a week later - blooms.
Guess you could say I made spring come to me!

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35 comments:

MYM said...

Such beautiful photos! Very smart bringing spring to you...brilliant!

Gemma Wiseman said...

These flowers are almost a rich buttery yellow! Lovely photos!

Jeri ~ said...

Great pics! When you see Forsythia you know it's almost Sring!!

♥♥ Willa ♥♥ said...

Ive never seen that yellow flower before, so pretty!
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bobbie said...

Forsythia is so beautiful. One of my favorites. It's the first thing I plant, wherever I live.

Kathy W said...

That'll work. Very pretty flower blooms. Hope you have a great Monday.

Dr.John said...

Well at least you have Spring somewhere. I write this in the midst of a mini blizzard.

Speedcat Hollydale said...

Love the lighting / dark background ... how nice :-)

Unknown said...

The forsythia is a true harbinger of spring. Still too early here. I went to a bulb show where I saw some today, though.

So pretty.

Allison said...

Ahhh, what a great way to bring color to you. Nice pics for Mellow Yellow Monday. I have never been here before, I will be back. PEACE!!!
Allison

Teena in Toronto said...

It gives me hope that spring is just around the corner!

I played too :)

Janice Thomson said...

An incredibly beautiful shot. I can't wait for mine to come into bloom.

Unknown said...

You're so lucky to have spring come to you so soon :) well, they are so beautiful and cool.

Happy Women's week!

Anonymous said...

Spring is in the air :)

Anonymous said...

Yours is the magic touch!

Reader Wil said...

I have got forsythia in my front and back yard but it's not yet in bloom. I love forsythia. Your photos are lovely and I think it's a great idea to take details of a flower! Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

I didn't mind at all.

Anonymous said...

I love your flowers and the color is super gorgeous! nice shots!

Tink *~*~* said...

You made me remember springs driving along Long Island's parkways and suddenly realizing that the forsythia have bloomed - spring is here!

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EG CameraGirl said...

You're making me jealous again with this forsythia, Carletta!

Linnea said...

That is lovely, and yes, it seems you did bring a bit of spring into your life! I love the music on your site, too. Enjoy the day and happy women's week to you!

Raven said...

It's always like a peaceful retreat to come here. Beautiful flowers. It's gray and gloomy here today and raining, but there are LARGE wonderful patches of grass showing. Spring is on the way!

Lilli & Nevada said...

Great color and beautiful flower

Anonymous said...

So very pretty!

Tarolino said...

You did bring spring forward a good leap. Such wonderful colour on this bloom. Thanks for cheering my day on a cold and wintery evening when a snow blizzard is blowing outside.

Michele said...

Such beautiful flowers... yellow always cheers me up!

Anonymous said...

What lovely yellow flowers!
Hugs and blessings,

Thom - - Dr. John said...

What a great idea.

Felisol said...

Oh, Carletta, I have had Forsythias blooming like this since New Year, but never in a million year could I make such a beautiful macro of this tiny flower.
In admiration; Felisol

Pietro Brosio said...

Very lovely Forsythia, so beautifully coloured. Great photos, Carletta.

Jientje said...

What a great way to enjoy Spring a little sooner than nature has intended! Beautiful macro!

Jackie said...

Carletta these are one of my favorite blooming shrubs...I think they are so bright and beautiful in the early spring.

Great photos...thank you for the picture of these. I haven't managed to get one to grow since moving from the east coast!

See you in a bit for RT!!

Jackie:-)

Leedra said...

Today as I was driving around looking for spring flower photo ops I was thinking of your post (at your other blog) of forcing the Forsythia. We have a hint of the color showing on the Forsythias, but not much. Great idea to bring it to you.

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Dora said...

Yes, and it blooms so beautifully! ;)

JonJon Rosaleen said...

I love flowers too!! 2 of my 2 (as a new participant) mellow yellow were all about flowers.. They made my day!
Have a great day!