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April in Spring

April 14, 2011 by Kala

This is the first photo I’m posting from 2011 spring. It’s finally arrived, albeit quite late.

100mm macro shot at f/4.5

Posted in Macro Photography, Nature Photography | 177 Comments

177 Responses

on April 14, 2011 at 10:21 pm | Reply Steve

A lovely vision of Spring. These are fascinating colors that work well together. Nice one.
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:21 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Steve
on April 14, 2011 at 10:22 pm | Reply mARTy

Hi Kala! Congrats! This shot is spectacular! I love it- especially the contrast of the green and pink. Great first shot! I´m looking forward to seeing the next ones;)) have a relaxing weekend
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:21 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Marty
on April 14, 2011 at 11:09 pm | Reply Michael Rawluk

How absolutely beautiful.
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:22 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Michael
on April 14, 2011 at 11:49 pm | Reply Belbe

its a great spring 2011 shot …
you really have the secret to make that kind ofgorgeous shots
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:22 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Bernard
on April 14, 2011 at 11:50 pm | Reply LifeRamblings

i love the combination of colours. How gorgeous. Happy spring.
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:22 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you
on April 15, 2011 at 12:08 am | Reply Jose

Amazing colours to welcome Spring
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:22 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Jose
on April 15, 2011 at 12:11 am | Reply FULGENT

beautiful colour ,vendredissime
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:23 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you.
on April 15, 2011 at 12:12 am | Reply fabrizio

what a enchanting explosion of colors!!!!! marvelous
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:25 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Fabrizio
on April 15, 2011 at 12:18 am | Reply bhupesh

Beautiful Scene!!!
Looks like explosion of color after a gloomy period

Bhupesh
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:25 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Bhupesh
on April 15, 2011 at 12:35 am | Reply jpla

C’est beau ! Je te souhaite une agréable journée
JP
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:25 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks JP!
on April 15, 2011 at 12:51 am | Reply greysqrl

it feels like we’re entering summer
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:25 pm | Reply Kala
  
  It does!
on April 15, 2011 at 12:58 am | Reply DULCIE

The lavenders and greens that you have created in this image are so evocative of spring. Glad Spring has arrived there for you, especially if it means we’ll see more beauties like this. Superb.
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:26 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Dulcie
on April 15, 2011 at 1:06 am | Reply ladyfi

Hurray for spring and those wonderful purple blossoms!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:26 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks!
on April 15, 2011 at 1:20 am | Reply minor

The real spring has come. Very beautiful and fantastic!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:27 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Minor!
on April 15, 2011 at 1:20 am | Reply Chantal

blossomed tree, lvoe it this time of year
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:27 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Chantal
on April 15, 2011 at 2:20 am | Reply TGV

beautiful colors !!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:27 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks !!
on April 15, 2011 at 2:46 am | Reply noel

Well Done Kala amazing colours on your shot
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:27 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Noel
on April 15, 2011 at 3:54 am | Reply Mark

Hurray for spring arriving !! I do like the colour contrasts.
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:28 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Mark
on April 15, 2011 at 4:19 am | Reply Raw Thoughts And Feelings

This is such a beautiful image, Kala..The purple and green are so fine together.
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:28 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Mumsy
on April 15, 2011 at 4:55 am | Reply jabblog uk

Hurrah for Spring! However long you wait it’s always worth it!
I love your moon in a purple sky – quite beautiful.
(Glad to hear you like Laura – I’ve known her family for many years and I’ve known Laura since she was a babe in arms.)
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:28 pm | Reply Kala
  
  That’s something! Thanks for stopping by.
on April 15, 2011 at 5:05 am | Reply mimi

Beautiful picture and colours!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:28 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Mimi
on April 15, 2011 at 5:09 am | Reply Digital Flower

Nice colors. I am glad I am not the only one going around shooting landscape pictures with a macro lens.
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:29 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Sometimes I like the results better than with the 50mm
on April 15, 2011 at 5:10 am | Reply Doug Hickok

Dazzling rendition of Spring color. I love your use of purples and greens. Makes for a stunning visual impact. Have a wonderful weekend!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:29 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Doug
on April 15, 2011 at 6:09 am | Reply Irene

Lovely scenery … Thanks for visiting!

Irene
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:29 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Irene
on April 15, 2011 at 6:15 am | Reply dona

Fairy…
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:30 pm | Reply Kala
  
  tale
on April 15, 2011 at 6:23 am | Reply Marcie

Breathtakingly stunning color!! Better late..than never!!!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:30 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Marcie!
on April 15, 2011 at 6:35 am | Reply EG Wow, Canada

Oh WOW!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:31 pm | Reply Kala
on April 15, 2011 at 6:46 am | Reply carlyteen

wuw! colorfull spring
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:31 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks!!
on April 15, 2011 at 6:57 am | Reply dutchbaby

Love the lavender reflections throughout the image.
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:31 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks DB
on April 15, 2011 at 7:07 am | Reply chasity

magnificent and magical.
just as spring should be.
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:31 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Chasity
on April 15, 2011 at 7:08 am | Reply Martina Egli

Wow – those pink and green colours are absolutely amazing! I’d love to have a stroll in that park. Very nice work, Kala.
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:32 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Martina
on April 15, 2011 at 7:12 am | Reply quilly

You must live in the most photogenic place on earth.
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:33 pm | Reply Kala
  
  I make it LOOK that way!
on April 15, 2011 at 8:21 am | Reply Fotokarusellen

Thanks for comment. Your image is stunning. Beautiful!
Have a nice weekend
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:33 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks for stopping by.
on April 15, 2011 at 8:33 am | Reply Ray

Such a beautiful capture!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:33 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Ray!
on April 15, 2011 at 9:20 am | Reply Gattina

It warms my heart ! I love spring !
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:33 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Gattina!
on April 15, 2011 at 9:55 am | Reply Blessing Reflections

So very beautiful to see..I’m glad your spring has come!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:33 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks !
on April 15, 2011 at 10:17 am | Reply justine

what a truly stunning photograph it is too! wow!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:33 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Justine!
on April 15, 2011 at 10:17 am | Reply Barb

A feast for the eyes! so colourful, yet so soft.
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:34 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Barb
on April 15, 2011 at 10:21 am | Reply Ginnie

The color purple! And all those wonderful Alice Walker quotes!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:34 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Ginnie
on April 15, 2011 at 10:36 am | Reply george

A feast for winter weary eyes!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:34 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks George
on April 15, 2011 at 10:59 am | Reply Veronique

quel beau décor printanier ! et couleurs …
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:34 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Veronique
on April 15, 2011 at 11:12 am | Reply joey

The colors of spring … awesome!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:34 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Joey
on April 15, 2011 at 12:46 pm | Reply Steven

The lavender blossoms really “pop” in this composition! I love this early Spring capture as the colors are starting to “grow” on the trees, yet the branches remain mostly exposed. We’re still waiting for Spring here. The daffodils are blossoming and wondering where everyone else is.
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:34 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Steven
on April 15, 2011 at 1:01 pm | Reply Rosie@leavesnbloom

Yeah Karla and worth wait aswell – the cherry blossom is lovely in that scene.
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:35 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Rosie
on April 15, 2011 at 2:32 pm | Reply Otto K.

gorgeous colors! glad it’s finally here for you.
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:35 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Otto
on April 15, 2011 at 2:49 pm | Reply London Caller

Your spring picture is so colourful and vibrant!
Really love the contrast.
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:35 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks LC
on April 15, 2011 at 3:22 pm | Reply Manola

it is so beautiful it almost surreal .;;-)))
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:35 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Manola
on April 15, 2011 at 3:25 pm | Reply Charlene

Another magical spring scenery!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:35 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Charlene
on April 15, 2011 at 3:52 pm | Reply A.Barlow

wow what an awesome shot. The purple is really cool. Where was this shot taken at?
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:36 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks. It was taken at a local park.
on April 15, 2011 at 7:32 pm | Reply Marlie

This is spectacular; the combination of colors is so beautiful! You have an amazing talent for photography!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:36 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Marlie
on April 15, 2011 at 9:44 pm | Reply ....peter:)

WOW Kala….i am very happy for you that Spring has arrived and given you this beautiful place to capture the blossoms and the reflecting pond…..i like….i like it a lot…..peter:)

BTW….we still have a foot of snow up here in Moonbeam….but there is still hope.:-)
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:36 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Peter.
on April 15, 2011 at 10:45 pm | Reply Z Joya

that is… spring. the green stands out. wow!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:36 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Z
on April 16, 2011 at 1:46 am | Reply nazzareno

Stunning shot and beautiful colors! Fabulous landscape image…. This is really beautiful !
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:36 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Nazzareno
on April 16, 2011 at 1:58 am | Reply Birgitta

Stunning colors. Beautiful Spring
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:37 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Birgitta
on April 16, 2011 at 4:40 am | Reply Becky Haegele

It definitely sings spring!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:37 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Becky
on April 16, 2011 at 7:49 am | Reply Tammy

OMG you captured the excitement of Spring perfectly! The color is just glorious!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:37 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Tammy
on April 16, 2011 at 8:11 am | Reply kyungmee

beautiful and enchanting images!!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:37 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks much
on April 16, 2011 at 8:32 am | Reply Kathleen

omg ~ it was a LONG time in coming but look how fantastically it showed up. Gorgeous, gorgeous shot Kala. I’m glad it’s warming up for you.
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:37 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Kathleen
on April 16, 2011 at 9:18 am | Reply Christopher

What a gorgeous palate of colors–lovely shot Kala!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:37 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Christopher
on April 16, 2011 at 9:53 am | Reply veredit

At last! this looks so wonderful … To be loved!

kisses for you,
isabella
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:38 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Isabella
on April 17, 2011 at 1:28 am | Reply Calusarus

The colors in this shot are really fascinating !
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:38 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Calusarus
on April 17, 2011 at 1:43 am | Reply Nicole

Indeed
Springtime has arrived in Fairytale land !
What a Beauty!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:39 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Nicole
on April 17, 2011 at 3:17 am | Reply Serline

With such beauty and colors, it’s well worth the wait…
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:39 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Serline
on April 17, 2011 at 3:28 am | Reply Marie

jolies couleurs de saison.
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:39 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Marie
on April 17, 2011 at 3:42 am | Reply joshi daniel

what gorgeous colors and beauty!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:39 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Joshi
on April 17, 2011 at 6:39 am | Reply Evelyn

I want a world just like that
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:39 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Evelyn
on April 17, 2011 at 10:06 am | Reply Conny

The green and the purple is a wonderful combination!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:39 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Conny
on April 17, 2011 at 10:22 am | Reply Richard Geven

Amazing cool colors Kala!! I love the contrast in your shot!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:39 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Richard!
on April 17, 2011 at 11:21 am | Reply andrey samolinov

An interesting mix of colors and great composition – very beautiful shot!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:40 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Andrey
on April 17, 2011 at 11:42 am | Reply rian

that sure is nice.. beautiful colors!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:40 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Rian
on April 17, 2011 at 11:49 am | Reply aksel

Amazing colours – it’s not like this where I’m at….
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:40 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Aksel
on April 17, 2011 at 3:14 pm | Reply Yvon

Very nice, I love’t.
Have a lovely week.
Yvon.
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:40 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Yvon
on April 17, 2011 at 8:43 pm | Reply Maximillian R.

Congrats on spring’s arrival, Kala.
I see you decided to not shoot with the 100mm macro wide open this time…great composition and colors.
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:41 pm | Reply Kala
  
  You are correct Maximillian – I went for a little wider DoF this time!
on April 18, 2011 at 3:23 am | Reply Amila

Those unearthly beautiful colors sure make it up to you for arriving late!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:41 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Amila
on April 18, 2011 at 3:51 am | Reply yz

amazing colours and mood
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:41 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks yz
on April 18, 2011 at 5:40 am | Reply Dina @ 4 Lettre Words

Wow…I’m speechless! This is just too amazing.
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:42 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Dina
on April 18, 2011 at 8:24 am | Reply Chuck

Absolutely beautiful. Hard to believe the Spring weather this year. Temps near 90, lawn mowing and the next day Spring-time snow! Great to see such a beautiful capture of colors!!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:42 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Chuck
on April 18, 2011 at 1:20 pm | Reply lisa

This is absolutely magnificent Kala!
Hopefully we will have the same her in another few weeks. Fingers crossed!
Your work is always so very beautiful!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:42 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Lisa
on April 18, 2011 at 1:21 pm | Reply Victoria

Spring is here too… and I have SO MANY images to sort through that I have no clue where to start! This is a lovely spring scene… gorgeous colors and composition… makes me want to step into the scene and enjoy the beauty myself!
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:42 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Victoria
on April 18, 2011 at 6:48 pm | Reply One

It’s so beautiful to have purple leaves amongst the green. We have beautiful sceneries here but really nothing like that. I’m glad you have captured it well and shared.

Thanks to the reply to my question in your previous post about photography. I’m too far behind and may not understand yet. Someday…
- on April 18, 2011 at 8:32 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks One!
on April 19, 2011 at 10:22 am | Reply Tricia

Spring-tastic! =)
- on April 19, 2011 at 3:21 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Tricia
on April 19, 2011 at 12:39 pm | Reply Tammie

magically terrific, what planet do you live on with colors like that?
we have no flowers yet. it is snowing right this minute!
- on April 19, 2011 at 3:21 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Tammie. It’s raining here right now!
on April 19, 2011 at 3:37 pm | Reply foto-rolero54

Beautiful composition!
- on April 19, 2011 at 4:44 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Roland
on April 28, 2011 at 11:43 pm | Reply Self Sagacity

I love, love this photo. Something about the trees weeping by the water…
- on April 29, 2011 at 1:18 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you .
on May 3, 2011 at 9:30 am | Reply imoomie

WOW, I have seen this place only in my imagination until today.
- on May 5, 2011 at 8:54 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks my dear!
on May 5, 2011 at 2:25 am | Reply Jojigirl

putting the spring season a royal quality and bearing in this pic.
- on May 5, 2011 at 8:54 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Glad you like it!
on May 5, 2011 at 9:34 am | Reply kaffehörnan

Så vackra bilder du delar med dig
- on May 5, 2011 at 8:54 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Cheers!
on May 7, 2011 at 11:07 pm | Reply Pavan Kaul

A perfect picture of nature’s loveliness! Great work Kala!
- on May 9, 2011 at 2:38 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Pavan!
on May 24, 2011 at 6:54 am | Reply Leovi

Beautiful composition with green and purple, very pretty.

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