Given the fact that it is spring, and the Dog Wood Tree is Virginia’s State Flower, perhaps the contrast of the buds against a clear blue sky will be an appropriate contrast for this weeks theme? If not, oh well… that’s what we have here:
Dogwood tree in blossom.
If that doesn’t work for you, here is a better example of contrast, although I am not sure the specie of the tree.
Twigs against a wedge wood sky
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Seeing flowers starting to bloom is a always a good contrast. I like your take on the challenge. Signs of spring in contrast to more winter is a good sign.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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I agree, and I am so ready for Spring. Bring it on!!! 🙂
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a great sign of spring and summer,, good pictures and take. 😉
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Thank you, Gerry. I am really looking forward to some pretty spring days ahead. I hope you’re getting them too!
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still a little cold and damp, but soon be here…;)
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England is considerably further North than Virginia and we are still cool here, but I can feel spring in the air. YIPPIE! 😉 I love it!
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Yes, spring trees are definitely great for this challenge.
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Trees cover about any challenge, it seems. They are so versatile. LOL.Thanks for stopping in and commenting. 😉
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The dogwood is so pretty.
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Thank you. I didn’t realize how many robins a dogwood attracts in the fall when the berries are ripe. They will flock all over the trees. Thank you for dropping by. 🙂
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It looks lovely … you’re so far ahead of us. Great contrast too !
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I assume you mean, we’re ahead of you in the coming of spring? That photo is from a few years ago. So we’re not quite as far ahead as you might think. We’re getting there though. Thank God! 🙂
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yes, Spring 🙂
But it could happen very fast here too … snow’s more or less gone, and we’re going to get some warm weather next week..
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great shots
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Thank you Amar. I love the colors of spring, for sure. 😉
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Both are very nice shots. Hugs
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Thank you Mumsy. Hugs back at ya, Sweetie. 😉
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both are great images of contrast.
i did not know that the dogwood is the state flower of Virginia. how cool is that! it is also the official provincial flower of British Columbia, adopted in 1956 – and still blooming all these years later, LOL. But Virginia adopted it in 1918 according to Professor Google (I enquired) so you win. 🙂
thanks for sharing.
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I think the dogwood is also North Carolina’s state flower, I know the cardinal is our state bird and theirs too. I did not know it was the flower of British Columbia though, so see … we both learned something new. Win-win. Cool deal, huh? Thank you for visiting. 🙂 And thanks for the kudos. They, of course, are always welcome. 🙂
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Awesome entry! 🙂
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Thank you, Sonel, I couldn’t decide which photo to post, so obviously opted to post them both. Thank you for checking them out.
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Dogwood does it for me! the other one is lovely too 🙂
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I love a dogwood tree in full bloom. What a sight! I am not sure what the other tree is, but when I took that shot, I though the buds were interesting, so snap,snap. Thanks for dropping by, Gilly. 🙂
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Lovely shots Orples!
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Thank you Mandu, and thanks for stopping by to take a look. 🙂
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I misspelled you name, sorry, I’m being diverted as I blog. ;( Shame on me.
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Beautiful Entry for Contrast my friend 🙂
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Thank you, Jake. Thanks for looking! 😉
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Beautiful shots!
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Thank you. And as always, thanks for dropping by for a visit. 🙂
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The dogwood tree is a beautiful example of contrast against the blue
sky.
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Thank you. A sure sign spring is coming!
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Wow! Love them. The first really is invited Spring, isn’t it? Lovely entry for the week’s theme. I like Spring with all the newness and color, but I do wish we’d have a real winter here first. Oh well. Looks like winter is over here for the most part. We are in a brutal summer, I’m afraid. 😦
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Hi Carol. I took that photo a couple of years ago, but I am beginning to see trees budding a little here and there. In another couple of weeks, I’m sure the trees will be showing all kinds of pinks, whites, reds, and green. I suspect we’ll be in for a ‘buggy’ summer with the mild winter that just past. I guess we will have to wait and see. I noticed you have a couple of new posts on the boards as well, my Dear. I’ll be checking them out in the a.m. In the meantime, thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. It is great to see you. 🙂
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Beautiful contrast against the clear blue sky.
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Thank you, yes… I do love that shade of blue and green together. Thanks so much for dropping by and commenting. 🙂
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Oh yes, spring should come!
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I ready anytime she wants to show her sweet face! 🙂 I love the spring and the renewal of life, it seems. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment. 🙂
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Such a pretty tree! And wonderful contrast against the blue sky.
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The day I took that shot (a couple of years ago), the colors and the day were just awesome. I couldn’t resist capturing the moment. Thank you for stopping by and commenting this morning. 😉
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Excellent and a beauty too. 😉
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Thank you. Spring is my favorite time of year. Mother Nature gets all of the credit for the beauty. Thanks for stopping by and checking out all of my posts. It is appreciated. 🙂
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