Spring Is Here!

On the Met we have people who contribute from all over the world and while it may not be true for everywhere, it's spring here in the U.S.. I happen to be reminded of this every time I look out my window because there are a bunch of cherry trees in my front yard which have just bloomed. When the wind blows it almost looks like it's snowing.

Since it's a rather picturesque time of year I figure why not share some of your spring photos? For all you guys and gals outside the U.S. where it may not be spring feel free to share some from springs past.

This is of one of those Cherry Trees I mentioned before. Here in Macon, GA. we have the largest population of Cherry Trees in the U.S with over 300,000!!! Sorry D.C. ;P

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Permalink Reply by Eugene on March 31, 2010 at 12:42pm

I like how there's an ant on the flower. very cool...

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Permalink Reply by tweek on March 31, 2010 at 1:10pm

Beautiful! I am very fond of cherry trees.

Bring it on, spring!!!

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Permalink Reply by stephanie on March 31, 2010 at 10:46pm

Cerisiers à fleurs, we have a few in Mâcon, France too

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Permalink Reply by IanJ on April 1, 2010 at 12:33am

Mâcon, France is one of our sister cities. I would be surprised if the trees in Mâcon, France have close ancestors with those here in Macon, GA..

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Permalink Reply by stephanie on April 1, 2010 at 2:19am

In fact, it's not precisely in Mâcon, where there could be but a bit further east in my parents garden.Those trees originaly come from japan no?they don't give fruits, only flowers.

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Permalink Reply by IanJ on April 3, 2010 at 2:55pm

Yep, they all came from Japan. A local businessman became obsessed with them around the 50's here in Macon and made it is mission to plant them everywhere. 30 years later they started the International Cherry Blossom Festival to celebrate the blossoming of 300,000+ Yoshino Cherry Trees. They also give out saplings every year so the numbers just keep growing which is how the 4 in my front yard got there. I wonder what the story is behind their French cousins.