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March 13, 2011 by Kala

This image is from early April of last year. So yes, awaiting.

Posted in Flower Photography | Tagged hyacinth | 216 Comments

216 Responses

on March 13, 2011 at 9:23 pm | Reply Kim, usa

Kala this is so pretty!! Love your photos!
Macro Monday
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:14 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Kim!
on March 13, 2011 at 9:26 pm | Reply John S. Mead

beautiful…. indeed spring is almost here
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:14 pm | Reply Kala
  
  It is John!
on March 13, 2011 at 10:51 pm | Reply Bom

This is lovely. I can’t wait for your spring pictures. I hadn’t discovered your blog yet last spring.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:14 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Bom
on March 13, 2011 at 11:19 pm | Reply Steve

These are beautiful! It wont be long now I hope.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:14 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Yes Steve!
on March 13, 2011 at 11:27 pm | Reply mARTy

beautiful shot! sharp in the right corner, blurry in the left- cool. and the light is great, too;) happy day!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:14 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Marty!
on March 14, 2011 at 12:13 am | Reply Evelyn

Very pretty. Nice shot.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:15 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Evelyn.
on March 14, 2011 at 12:25 am | Reply Ginnie

It’ll be here before we know it, Kala, as surely as it was here last year!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:15 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Yes Ginnie
on March 14, 2011 at 12:27 am | Reply Monique

It wont be long Kala and meanwhile we can enjoy this fantastic photo, so colorful and happy!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:15 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Monique!
on March 14, 2011 at 12:47 am | Reply DULCIE

This fresh vibrant color makes me really impatient for spring…. A really wonderful take on this hyacinth plant.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:15 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you!
on March 14, 2011 at 1:04 am | Reply Marvin

Beautiful blue.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:15 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Marvin
on March 14, 2011 at 1:24 am | Reply Daogreer Earth Works

This photo has such beautiful, rich colors!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:16 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks much
on March 14, 2011 at 1:29 am | Reply Liz

Hi,

Wonderful photo, I love watching all the fresh growth in spring.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:16 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Liz
on March 14, 2011 at 1:35 am | Reply justine

a beautiful shot, such a lovely blue
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:16 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Justine
on March 14, 2011 at 1:41 am | Reply Fokkio

Beautiful capture of nice times to come.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:16 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Fokkio
on March 14, 2011 at 2:20 am | Reply frankdejol

……early April, yeah, it soon, it really soon.
Beautiful shapes and colors of flowers.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:16 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks!
on March 14, 2011 at 2:56 am | Reply Chantal

great DOF, did some of this myself, in purple tones…
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:16 pm | Reply Kala
  
  It’s fun!
on March 14, 2011 at 3:13 am | Reply Anita Bower

I’m looking forward to those fabulous blues!!!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:16 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Me too!
on March 14, 2011 at 3:47 am | Reply jpla

Jolis détails ! Je te souhaite une agréable journée
JP
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:16 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Cheers JP!
on March 14, 2011 at 4:15 am | Reply nigel

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:17 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Nigel.
on March 14, 2011 at 4:22 am | Reply Wayne

We all need a reminder of what is coming
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:17 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Wayne
on March 14, 2011 at 4:29 am | Reply Serline

This is the kind of blues we look forward to
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:17 pm | Reply Kala
on March 14, 2011 at 5:08 am | Reply Urban Muser

so pretty. love the DoF. hopefully it will be here again soon!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:17 pm | Reply Kala
  
  I hope so!
on March 14, 2011 at 5:12 am | Reply Regina

Gorgeous blue.
Happy new week and enjoy springtime.
xo
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:17 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Regina!
on March 14, 2011 at 5:21 am | Reply Martina Egli

That’s a wonderful macro – I love the vibrant blue tones and great depth of field!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:17 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Martina!
on March 14, 2011 at 5:46 am | Reply Dimple

Hyacinths. Yes, I am waiting, too!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:18 pm | Reply Kala
  
  I love them!
on March 14, 2011 at 6:05 am | Reply Hootin' Anni

Lovely…this is a hyacinth? Right?

My Macro Link: Sand Dollars and Sea Drift Seeds

Hope you can visit; have a glorious day!!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:18 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Yes, thank you.
on March 14, 2011 at 6:28 am | Reply Steven

Beautiful color captured in these hyacinth flowers. Nice DoF as well.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:18 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Steven
on March 14, 2011 at 6:32 am | Reply Laura Hegfield

Oh Kala, this is exquisite…noting says spring more!!!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:18 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Laura!
on March 14, 2011 at 7:06 am | Reply joey

Now that handsome hyacinth is cheery, Kala. So lovely and just what I needed!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:18 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Glad you like it Joey!
on March 14, 2011 at 7:18 am | Reply rebecca

Heavenly! I love their fragrance.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:18 pm | Reply Kala
  
  I do too!
on March 14, 2011 at 7:38 am | Reply Colleen

So pretty.
We may have gotten some warmer weather, but there’s no flowers here either. Soon though.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:18 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Yes, soon!
on March 14, 2011 at 7:47 am | Reply Teresa

Beautiful tease for spring. I can hardly wait!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:19 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Me neither!
on March 14, 2011 at 7:52 am | Reply veredit

I can smell the delicious spring in your wonderful picture!!

warm hugs
isabella
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:19 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Isabella
on March 14, 2011 at 8:26 am | Reply Tammy

Simply beautiful…I am awaiting Spring with it!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:19 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Tammy
on March 14, 2011 at 8:55 am | Reply dawn

just beautiful… so soft and lovely.
I am waiting for spring too!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:19 pm | Reply Kala
  
  I think many of us are Dawn!
on March 14, 2011 at 9:08 am | Reply danou

great compo , a wonderful framing , sweetness and i love this blue !!!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:19 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you!!
on March 14, 2011 at 9:41 am | Reply Peter

Beautiful close-up Kala…. i love the the colour and DOF….it is nice to know that spring is on its way….it will take a little longer to arrive at our place….peter:)
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:20 pm | Reply Kala
  
  But it will be there before you know it Peter!
on March 14, 2011 at 9:45 am | Reply liz

wonderful is this hyasinth? Love the blues.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:20 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Hyacinth – yes.
on March 14, 2011 at 10:14 am | Reply Matias

Hi) very nice that flowers!) i love that colour..
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:20 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Matias!
on March 14, 2011 at 10:38 am | Reply A.Barlow

This is an awesome shot! Just the inspiration I need to get out and shoot some flowers.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:20 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Good!
on March 14, 2011 at 11:38 am | Reply Maximillian R.

The colors are great and the focus and bokeh look very nice as well. We’ve had spring here in southern NC for a while now – too warm for me, actually.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:20 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Whaaaat??
on March 14, 2011 at 12:41 pm | Reply Belbe

lovely blue spring ..
love it
bien à toi !
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:20 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Bernard!
on March 14, 2011 at 12:56 pm | Reply Otto K.

It gives us something to look forward to. Lovely!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:21 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Otto!
on March 14, 2011 at 1:13 pm | Reply Mona Sweden

Yes, I’m waiting! The color is wonderful and I think I notice a faint scent.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:21 pm | Reply Kala
  
  !
on March 14, 2011 at 1:29 pm | Reply Mommyof2Girlz/Steph

Gorgeous, love the colour and softness.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:21 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you
on March 14, 2011 at 1:53 pm | Reply andrey samolinov

Amazing color and great DOF
Great work
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:21 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Andrey
on March 14, 2011 at 2:25 pm | Reply Calusarus

A wonderful blue color.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:21 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Calusarus
on March 14, 2011 at 2:49 pm | Reply Ralf

Beautiful colors. I like the smooth blue tones.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:21 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Ralf
on March 14, 2011 at 3:01 pm | Reply Birgitta

Ohhh so beautiful you have capture Spring
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:22 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you Birgitta
on March 14, 2011 at 3:05 pm | Reply LissenToSWEDEN

You give me a beutiful feeling of spring. Love the light in your photo.

Hugs
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:22 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks much !!
on March 14, 2011 at 3:11 pm | Reply jeanne

Beautiful color and detail. And yes, waiting here too!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:22 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Jeanne
on March 14, 2011 at 3:27 pm | Reply Raw Thoughts and Feelings

That’s beautiful, and I remember the aroma from this flower..
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:22 pm | Reply Kala
  
  I love the aroma Mumsy!
on March 14, 2011 at 3:28 pm | Reply Ray

So beautiful!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:22 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Ray!
on March 14, 2011 at 4:35 pm | Reply marina

My puppy today broke off a hyacinth in my garden, so I put it on my desk to enjoy its perfume. When I opened your blog I said to myself “wow..I can almost smell that flower”…..:-)
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:23 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Yes Marina!
on March 14, 2011 at 5:03 pm | Reply Kerstin

It´s a gorgeous flower and photo. It´s fun to see the differences. For me and all other swedes the hyacinth is a christmas flower. We don´t think spring when we see it.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:23 pm | Reply Kala
  
  I would love to see this at Christmas too.
on March 14, 2011 at 5:06 pm | Reply Emily Gooch

Ohh… wow! This is beautiful. Love the rich color! I can smell spring in the air.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:23 pm | Reply Kala
  
  :0)
on March 14, 2011 at 5:10 pm | Reply Gagiers-Through My Lens

thanks for the comments..i love the flower that you picture:-) cool and i love the color
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:23 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks !!
on March 14, 2011 at 8:55 pm | Reply John Maslowski

The lighting and blue tones are breathtaking. A lovely flower image as always.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:24 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks John
on March 14, 2011 at 10:15 pm | Reply Michael Rawluk

So beautiful. I am waiting as well.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:24 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Michael
on March 14, 2011 at 10:19 pm | Reply LifeRamblings

such beautiful colours Kala. i could hardly wait for spring too.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:24 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Oh yes!
on March 15, 2011 at 12:00 am | Reply Christopher

Such beautiful blues–gorgeous shot Kala. Yay for spring!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:24 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Christopher!
on March 15, 2011 at 1:13 am | Reply Erik "Semlan"

Thank you for the comment. Hyacinths are beautiful flowers, I like them. A typical Christmas plant in Sweden homes. I myself had several during the holidays.
Now when I can feel the spring in the air we are waiting for other flowers. Indoors we have a lot of Tulips.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:25 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Yes, another Swedish blogger told me that hyacinths are in homes there at Christmas. Sounds lovely.
on March 15, 2011 at 2:33 am | Reply Luiza

Cool:-) i see, the spring is arrived to the us:-)
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:26 pm | Reply Kala
  
  It is slowly arriving here!
on March 15, 2011 at 2:55 am | Reply Sarito

Indeed, beautiful flowers and colours. Love the composition and the processing. well done.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:26 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Sarito!
on March 15, 2011 at 3:21 am | Reply Mark

Pretty blue colour
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:26 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Mark
on March 15, 2011 at 5:03 am | Reply Irene

Gorgeous shot! Fantastic blue color! Love it!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:26 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Irene!
on March 15, 2011 at 5:08 am | Reply Chuck

Beautiful image! Spring is days away. I can’t wait to see the real flowers of the season!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:26 pm | Reply Kala
  
  I know, I know!
on March 15, 2011 at 6:29 am | Reply Victoria

Lovely image… gorgeous bokeh… and spring is already here.. I’m so glad it is!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:27 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Yes Victoria!
on March 15, 2011 at 7:09 am | Reply lisa

This is gorgeous Kala!
Cannot wait to start seeing these here.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:27 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Lisa!
on March 15, 2011 at 7:55 am | Reply noel

Great capture and amazing colours
well done
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:27 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Noel!
on March 15, 2011 at 8:10 am | Reply London Caller

The blue of this hyacinth is going to make the spring blue sky jealous so much.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:27 pm | Reply Kala
  
  haha, LC you make me chuckle!
on March 15, 2011 at 8:13 am | Reply chasity

i am so so so ready to smell these in the garden!
beautifully captured.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:27 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Chasity!
on March 15, 2011 at 8:34 am | Reply Gary & Boomer

Really well done!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:27 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks G&B
on March 15, 2011 at 9:54 am | Reply Doug Hickok

Beautiful color and texture. Hue might like to know that blue is my favorite hue :^)
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:28 pm | Reply Kala
  
  haha!
on March 15, 2011 at 10:09 am | Reply Kiki

LOvely…..so Divine and gorgeous…my fave colors!! beautiful!! Love this eye candy…have a magical day!!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:28 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Kiki!
on March 15, 2011 at 10:17 am | Reply Gattina

It’s almost there ! today the sun is shining and the air smells “spring” !
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:28 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Yay! for spring Gattina
on March 15, 2011 at 11:12 am | Reply Tammie

so very lovely~
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:28 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Tammie
on March 15, 2011 at 11:58 am | Reply Fotokarusellen

A very nice macro shot. Beautiful! Well done!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:28 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks much!
on March 15, 2011 at 1:29 pm | Reply Daniel Espinoza

Lovely colours and DoF…. great composition.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:29 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Daniel
on March 15, 2011 at 2:13 pm | Reply Robin

Beautiful in color and simplicity.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:29 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Robin
on March 15, 2011 at 2:33 pm | Reply Aksel

I like all the colours in the background too – and yes….Im ready for summer…
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:29 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Me too
on March 15, 2011 at 4:10 pm | Reply Carletta

Beautiful as always!
Waiting, waiting….
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:29 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Carletta!
on March 15, 2011 at 7:15 pm | Reply Digital Flower

Any blue flower for me! These ones are especially lovely.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:29 pm | Reply Kala
  
  I thought you’d like this DF!
on March 15, 2011 at 11:03 pm | Reply quilly

Lovely. I like the way the light guilds the edges of the petals.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:30 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Quilly
on March 16, 2011 at 5:36 am | Reply Marcie

Exquisitely beautiful color….gorgeous! And – yes – spring does await!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:30 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Marcie!
on March 16, 2011 at 6:07 am | Reply Raw Thoughts and Feelings

What a beautiful shot, and the color is gorgeous too!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:30 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks very much!
on March 16, 2011 at 6:27 am | Reply aubélia

Very beautiful!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:30 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Aubelia!
on March 16, 2011 at 6:59 am | Reply fabrizio

such delicate, impressive beauty
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:30 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Fabrizio
on March 16, 2011 at 8:07 am | Reply Al

Beautiful! Lovely soft light and colors.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:30 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Al
on March 16, 2011 at 10:39 am | Reply Joyti

So pretty! I’ve been looking for some blue hyacinths myself…
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:31 pm | Reply Kala
  
  I hope you find some!
on March 16, 2011 at 10:44 am | Reply Lisa's Chaos

Oh how beautiful! I hope you see them again soon.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:31 pm | Reply Kala
  
  I do too Lisa
on March 16, 2011 at 12:06 pm | Reply Conny

That looks soooo good! Wonderful blue tones and composition!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:31 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Conny!
on March 16, 2011 at 2:52 pm | Reply Yvon

Well done this excellent DoF.
Bravo.
have a nice end of week.
Yvon.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:31 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Yvon!
on March 16, 2011 at 6:49 pm | Reply Sidney

Soon :=)
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:31 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Yes Sidney!
on March 16, 2011 at 7:46 pm | Reply dutchbaby

Beautiful hyacinth – great color. May spring arrive soon for you.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:32 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks DB!
on March 16, 2011 at 11:06 pm | Reply Céline

Beautiful macro !
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:32 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Celine!
on March 17, 2011 at 6:00 am | Reply george

I wish the colours and flowers would appear sooner rather than later – but in the meantime it’s nice of you to see what’s in store for us.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:32 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks George.
on March 17, 2011 at 11:30 am | Reply DomLortha

A nice lightening blue for this picture!
Have a nice day.
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:32 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks much .
on March 17, 2011 at 11:59 am | Reply yiannis krikis

fantastic colors and use of focus
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:32 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Yiannis!
on March 17, 2011 at 9:41 pm | Reply jojigirl

bewitching blue!
- on March 17, 2011 at 11:33 pm | Reply Kala
on March 18, 2011 at 3:51 am | Reply Jayne

Oh how I love the scent of these and the blue is just heavenly.
- on March 21, 2011 at 1:43 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Jayne!
on March 18, 2011 at 7:04 am | Reply yz

beautiful color and depth
- on March 21, 2011 at 1:43 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks yz
on March 18, 2011 at 8:00 pm | Reply Krista

This is so gorgeous!!!
- on March 21, 2011 at 1:43 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Krista!
on March 18, 2011 at 8:31 pm | Reply Sarah

Love it. So beautiful!
- on March 21, 2011 at 1:44 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Sarah!
on March 19, 2011 at 11:45 am | Reply Dharma Shots

Awaiting ours to bloom…love it!
- on March 21, 2011 at 1:44 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Dharma!
on March 20, 2011 at 7:40 pm | Reply teresa

Love love love hyacynths, they are so fragrant. beautiful photo.
- on March 21, 2011 at 1:44 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Teresa!
on March 27, 2011 at 9:14 pm | Reply ....peter:)

Hi Kala
i remember looking at these beautiful blue flowers that you photographed last spring but by the time that i page down through more than 200 comments i forget what i was going to say ….Duhh
other than your art in pictures is the reason why you receive so many great comments ……:-)
Have a great Sunday….peter:)
- on March 31, 2011 at 7:13 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Peter:)
on March 30, 2011 at 4:32 pm | Reply Piyush Garyali

I am waiting for spring myself … eagerly !!
- on March 31, 2011 at 7:12 pm | Reply Kala
  
  I know what you mean Piyush!

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