"I live my life in growing orbits,
Which move out over the things of the world."
Ranier Maria Rilke, The Book of Hours
"Most of all nature is reflected in our capacity for wonder. Nasci. To be born." Richard Louv, Last Child in the Woods
"It is a grand long view. The river and valley, and then coves and blue ridges heaved up and ragged to the limits of eyesight." Charles Frazier, thirteen moons
"A conscientious journal keeper is really the natural historian of his own life." Verlyn Klinkenborg, The Rural Life
" You could build your own life on the observation of it." Charles Frazier, Cold Mountain
"...the view stretched on and on across rows of blue mountains, each paler than the last until the final ranks were indistinguishable from sky. It was as if all the world might be composed of nothing but valley and ridge." Charles Frazier, Cold Mountain
your's are always some of my favorite photographs. the last flowers... hyacinths? i always forget the name of them.
Posted by: bluemountainmama | April 02, 2008 at 11:04 AM
Wow these photos are indeed very stunning and beautiful! I am looking forward to see these on spring! Happy WW!
Oh by the way i just got back from one month away of participating the WW so these are my entries now.
A Dozen Pupppies
Beautiful Sunset
Posted by: Utah Mommy | April 02, 2008 at 01:53 PM
These are wonderful. I love the color. And the sharp detail. I always hate (ok, hate is a bit strong but you get the idea) when someone sees my pictures and immediately says, "Oh you have such a good camera!" I won't insult you that way. Ha ha. You obviously have talent. Having said all that, what camera and lens did you shoot these with? I'm asking because I'm considering investing in non-zoom macro lens.
Posted by: Robert | April 02, 2008 at 04:22 PM
I love the Blue Ridge Mountains. Great pics here...love the texture.
Posted by: Karen Travels | April 02, 2008 at 05:48 PM
Brilliant.
Thanks for sharing. Happy ww!
Posted by: Daily Panic | April 02, 2008 at 09:40 PM
All three beautiful. Each so unique and different from the other. The colors are so rich and vibrant. Delightful.
Posted by: Raven | April 03, 2008 at 12:28 AM
spring is in the air...ice shots! check mine at http://flipix.blogspot.com
Posted by: flipland | April 03, 2008 at 03:46 AM
Wonderful shots. I really enjoy your photos. You have a nice eye.
Posted by: CountryDew | April 03, 2008 at 10:31 AM
I am a little behind in commenting on your Wordless Wednesday but these are such stunning photos! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: mon@rch | April 05, 2008 at 09:22 PM
Thank you everyone for your nice comments.
The flowers are called grape hyacinth. They're an early Spring bulb. My Dad planted them last year at my request because as a child I loved popping the little "grapes" off--just like my girls do now.
Posted by: wesleyjeanne | April 06, 2008 at 09:43 AM