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Grass/Green [Leap into Spring!]
I love the luscious green hues of Spring, they speak to me of growth and a clean newness. Of bulbs, roots and seeds waiting patiently underground, and of tree branches suddenly heavy, laden with blossom and delicate leaf buds. Last week’s Leap into Spring! Prompt was Rain/Water but we hadn’t had much in the way of rain by the time I had got to writing that post.
Of course this week it has been raining almost every day, the grass has been growing and everything green is just that much more beautiful for it. Mikey has been stomping along sidewalks in his rain boots, jumping in and out of puddles or stopping to examine leaves, sticks and any little creatures we find along the way.
And speaking of greenery, we’ve also been stocking up on some lovely fresh broccoli while it is in season! I posted a recipe earlier in the week for Oven Roasted Broccoli with Garlic, Lemon and Parmesan. It’s become one of our favourite ways to eat broccoli, at least until the weather starts to get too warm to use the oven, and it’s so quick and easy to make (not to mention delicious).
Don’t forget to stop by Kristi’s blog, Live and Love Out Loud, this week for some tips on using White Balance!
I’m teaming up with Alicia of Project Alicia and Kristi of Live and Love Out Loud to bring you the Leap Into Spring! Photo Challenge – a 6-week photography challenge aimed at capturing the beauty of spring.
Just a few details:
Not experiencing spring in your part of the world? No problem. All are invited regardless of geographic location.
Two prompts to choose from each week! Share your favorite images inspired by one of our weekly prompts. Or both. It’s totally up to you.
The linky will remain open from 9am Friday – 9am Thursday CST. Leap Into Spring! blog post or Flickr photo, not your blog’s home page or Flickr photostream. Feel free to share your photos in our Leap Into Spring! Flickr Group as well.
We’ll be showcasing some of your lovely photos by pinning our favorite submissions to our Leap Into Spring! Pinterest Board each week.
We love Instagram just as much as you do! We’ll be on the lookout for your lovely spring photos, so be sure to use the #leapintospring hashtag.
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Come back next week and share your favorite spring photos, anything goes, and link up for your chance to win some fabulous prizes! For a complete list of prompts, head on over to the Leap Into Spring! Photo Challenge page.
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What beautiful bits of green!
MG Atwood´s last post ..Friday’s random here and there
Lovely spring captures! Have you not had beautiful sun these past two days??
Tiaras & Tantrums´s last post ..Leap Into Spring Photo Challenge: Grass/Green
Actually, we did have some lovely sunshine over the past 2 days, interspersed with thunderstorms! But I wasn’t able to get out and shoot on either of those days sadly.
Did you get any of the hail last night? My son was enthralled with the idea of it “rain ice” lol.
Love the raindrops on the grass…beautiful
Lish´s last post ..Leap Into Spring Photo Challenge-Grass/Green
LOVE the tiny droplets. Beautiful greens, for sure!
Dina @ 4 Lettre Words´s last post ..Green Day
I love your green shots!
Luscious is a perfect way to describe green. Beautiful photos. Love the branches overhead and the raindrop covered leaves. And broccoli. How clever! If only I ate more green… maybe I’d have thought of that.
alicia´s last post ..Leap Into Spring Challenge: Grass/Green
Wonderful ♥ Your greens are fabulous! The leap into spring linky wall looks fantastic. All the beautiful green… *sigh* Thank you for this challenge and opportunity to share and hop.
Your pictures are so vibrant. They make me happy!
Katherine´s last post ..Grass/Green Challenge
Beautiful greens! Glad you got some rain to help with this week’s spring challenge.
Teresa´s last post ..Some Updates
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I love these green shots! All fall and winter I just couldn’t wait for spring to get here! It seems the winter here in the midwest is so long and everything seems to stay in shades of gray. I longed to see green! Spring is here and that makes me a happy girl!
Amy´s last post ..Leap Into Spring – Theme Grass/Green
Beautiful images! I’ll have to check out that broccoli recipe. My daughter and I love broccoli!
Kimberly´s last post ..Leap into Spring: Green/Grass
Gorgeous greens and the rain makes them just sparkle!
What gorgeous green images! The one of the dewy grass takes my breath away…so lovely! Spring is my absolute favorite season, and it’s because of all the green (and flowers…).
Sherri B.´s last post ..Leap Into Spring: Green
Your green shots are beautiful!! I absolutely love the green in the header!! Those leaves are so bright and beautiful!!! That first shot also is gorgeous…they look like daylily leaves. Thank you for hosting once again! The tips have been great and I really enjoy these seasonal challenges!
Tish´s last post ..Leap Into Spring | Green/Grass
Your leaves of green are gorgeous! I love how you captured the raindrops on the leaves. So perfectly. I love shooting things close, and your photos are where I’m aiming to be when it comes to shooting close-ups.
Thanks for hosting this challenge! I’m enjoying it a lot.
Beautiful photos! That first one is just stunning!
Dawn´s last post ..Leap into Spring – Grass/Green
It’s been fun to come up with photos to fit the challenge themes each week. Thanks for hosting. And I love the raindrop photos you got. Nothing says “spring” like “green,” right?! Have a great weekend!
Kim´s last post ..Repurposed
I love the way the raindrops look on the individual blades of grass. Just so refreshing!!!
Susi´s last post ..This grass is green
These are all so, so gorgeous! I’m a sucker for those water droplets.
Lovely photos as always, Rebecca.
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