Every single year I find a new type of plant or shrub or tree that I've never ever seen before. You would think after all these years I would have noticed everything, but there's always something new. This one is called a tiawan cherry tree.
Isn't it pretty?
By the way, even though I've been on facebook for years, I've never really embraced it. I've decided to give it a try. It'll be more fun if I'm friends with some of my blog buddies! Click right here to go to my profile if you want to be friends!

Okay, now what did you find to capture this week? I can't wait to see! Here are the rules.

- submit the url of your blog post, not your home page
- link up a photo that was taken by you
- include a link back to my blog in your post (you can use the button or a text link if you prefer)
- visit a few other blogs and leave some comment love
Okay, now let's see what you've been shooting!
So jealous that you have blooms already! Beautiful shots as always, the colors are so pretty. Happy Thursday.
ReplyDeleteTiffany
Beautiful precious PINK!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love winter but I am ready to see some color out in nature again! And I think that gorgeous little plant bloomed in time for Chinese New Year!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thursday!!
Oh wow - I´m so envious of those pretty, pink flowers! Facebook is really handy sometimes, I recently opened a page for my blog there and post my iPhone pic there. :-)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you have blooms! And you captured them beautifully.
ReplyDeleteLovely! Can't wait until we have things blooming around here.
ReplyDeleteSooo gorgeous. I can't believe that it feels like spring right now. I am thinking we won't get snow this year.
ReplyDeletewow! so lovely and pretty.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Such a beautiful flower!
ReplyDeletegreat shots! lovely blooms too :)
ReplyDeletesuch sweet shots...just what I needed on this rainy day...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots of the beautiful flowers!
ReplyDeleteWish you a beautiful day.
Mette
So pretty and yes spring will be here soon! : )
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely early gift -- thank you so much for sharing, Deb. :)
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! Great shots.
ReplyDeleteWow! These are beautiful! I'm about to head out the door to see if I can find some ice to photograph. No flowers here. No living ones anyway. :)
ReplyDeleteSeriously? you are looking at flowers? I wish I wish I wish! It's a beautiful photo - so jealous!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty, reminds me of redbud trees
ReplyDeletei love how they hang in little bell clusters. very pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteMy yard is blooming too! Beautiful!
ReplyDeletePretty flowers!
ReplyDeleteI love the softness of the backgrounds which contrasts so nicely with the vibrancy of the colors. Lovely. Hey...friend requested ya on FB. So if you see "Kathy Blackburn"....thats me :).
ReplyDeleteKathy
Very lovely colors <3
ReplyDeleteNow isn't that SUPER exciting!!!! They are so pretty!!!!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about always finding something new blooming, etc.!
ReplyDeleteAnd that first photo is just gorgeous. I love flowers. :)
Wow - this first picture really caught my eye - the colors are just amazing! Love the other one's too. And, those doors from yesterday's post were way cool!!
ReplyDeleteso beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteHow very pretty. We got nothin'! It's all brown and dried out looking around these parts...
ReplyDeleteThey're gorgeous! I keep finding new blooms too. It's like seeing with new eyes ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting and sharing your gorgeous photos!!
PS I sent a friend request on fb ;)
Hi Deb,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots! I'm envious as we have snow and cold now. Have a great day!
Sherrie
Food for Thought
Beautiful flowers. This is my first time participating. I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone else is shooting.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers! I love that color.
ReplyDeleteA stunning Pink and wonderful little flowers. Great !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful color and DOF in these. I'm envious of your flowers, it'll be another couple of months here! Thanks for sharing yours!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blooms Deb! The color is delicious! Jealous!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous tree. You are so lucky to live in so warm place that even now it is blooming.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty Deb. The bokeh is just gorgeous.
ReplyDeletewow, stunning!!
ReplyDeletesuch exquisite shots!!
love every single one.
What I wouldn't give to see some of that color where I live right now - these are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThese flowers give off a wonderful light, beautiful photos with delicious colors. Exquisite beauty. Greetings.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! I wish I would find something blooming in my yard. Everything is beyond dead. :-P
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting!
Those are gorgeous! I don't think I've heard of a Taiwan cherry tree before, will have to see if they grow in my area as well.
ReplyDeletehi Deb... WOW, seriously that Pink flower is shocking! (That was a compliment btw - shocking pink colour) I LOVE the crisp focus and DOF...makes me feel all spring-like. No such weather luck here in England right now -- cold snap here to stay for few weeks longer. I can't wait to get back out there with my camera. Thx for hosting linky once again.
ReplyDeleteJennie. x
Pretty in pink. I love finding blooms this time of year. Thank you for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteWow Deb, incredible pictures! And I have never heard of those either, so beautiful! AND they're pink, my favorite!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful! It's gonna be a while til we see that around here... unfortunately.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty flower. You have captured it so well, great bokeh and composition.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a pretty wee flower, and your shots are great. Not much colour here yet I'm afraid.
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit annoyed I forgot it was thursday and I've no new pictures to put up for this or that thursday :((
Deb - that flower is gorgeous! I'm so jealous of you -- seeing beautiful blooms already. It's cold and dreary here in Ohio.
ReplyDeleteJust looked you up on Facebook, too! Thanks for all of your PL encouragement lately. I appreciate it! ~Sally
Oh. lovely, lovely flowers.
ReplyDeleteMy blog has a widget...
(as of today) only 53 days to Indiana spring!
These are beautiful deb! We currently have evergreens, and ... STICKS! sigh ... soon, right?
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty Deb! I am glad you found it : )
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous, Deb!! I already had a major case of spring fever and now I am just plain burning up, haha.
ReplyDeleteStunning! I love the depth of field on this photos!
ReplyDeleteThat first photo is just gorgeous--I love that shade of pink!
ReplyDeletethese are beautiful flowers and beautiful shots :)
ReplyDeleteLovely bloom.. love the close up macro shots.
ReplyDeleteLove your shots Deb!! So beautiful and delicate. It must be so nice to discover some flowers after all the cold weather. I feel so blessed to live in a climate where we have flowers blooming all year round.
ReplyDeleteI have sent you a friend request on Facebook (Liz DenehySB). I am a seasoned Facebooker as I have family & friends interstate and overseas in US & UK. I also have a photography page (EA Photography) which has been great for connecting with other photographers and learning.
lovely macro and very pretty indeed! i've never heard of the tiawan cherry tree but do have some simple flowers similar around where i live...though the shot is just superb!
ReplyDeletealso, i'd really appreciate if you could contribute for Saturday Sareenity.
cheers!
I'm back again today to add photos of my Chinese New Year play date. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm the 62nd comment??! WOW! :-) Deb, these are STUNNING. The flowers are so clean and crisp against the blurry background. You must have found the perfect aperture to get that amazing balance. LOVE!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous flowers!!
ReplyDeleteI'm back again! I know I'm starting to become stalker-like, but I just had some really fun photos from our children's pirate parade and I had to link up and share them. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! So refreshing to see this. We are buried in snow here with more to come. I always love to see the fresh life blooming. This gives me something to look forward to!
ReplyDeletethese are amazing! so sharply focused, beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteWhat delicate beauty. Ah....longing for spring but enjoying what is at the same time.
ReplyDeletelove that shade of pink!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that the best thing about photography, is that your always finding something new to take pictures of. Just when we think things are old something new and fresh presents itself!
ReplyDeleteThe blossoms are beautiful! Delicate bright pink, love your third photo Deb. I had never heard of Tiawan Cherry either. Does it produce edible fruit?
ReplyDeleteJust linked to your site from another! What a delight! I love your flower photos! Looked through many others and enjoyed them as well!
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