Thursday, April 2, 2009

You Capture: Spring

The theme of this week's You Capture is SPRING. Emphasis all mine because I love spring. Spring is my favorite season because it makes me so hopeful. Winter is ending, and everything is blooming, fresh, green, and colorful. It makes me think of new beginnings.

Despite my love for spring, this wasn't as easy as I thought. We had SNOW on Sunday, and I had to break my winter coat back out on Saturday night. Still, when I pulled in the driveway yesterday, I saw these hopeful yellow flowers pushing up against the house, and I remembered why I love this season so much.

I love how despite the lack of sun lately, the wind, and the cold, this little flower is trying so hard to grow and reach the light and warmth. Aren't we all?
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31 comments:

  1. Capturing SunshineApril 2, 2009 at 5:08 AM

    It's so hard for me to imagine the snow still on the ground. I'm in Florida, so we don't get that. I bet the Spring "pushing through" is really beautiful though. Great capture.
    When I Grow Up

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  2. Stephanie Wilson she/her @babystephApril 2, 2009 at 5:35 AM

    Yes... we are!

    Steph

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  3. JessiApril 2, 2009 at 5:59 AM

    Really great words for a lovely little flower shot :)

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  4. KateApril 2, 2009 at 6:08 AM

    Bless your heart....wishing you lots and lots of WARM SPRING THOUGHTS!!! Hang in there, it's coming! Great capture....love daffodils, they are such a beautiful sign of spring! :)

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  5. InTheFastLaneApril 2, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    Your flowers are trying harder than mine. I think mine are a little wimpy, because they are still hiding :)

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  6. Mimi's ToesApril 2, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    Wow! This flower is talking to me, saying hello Spring! My flowers are a little afraid to peek out. Glad you liked my garden gloves.

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  7. UnknownApril 2, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    :(
    None of my daffodils that I planted last year have come up...I am hoping they are just taking their new baby time...but I so want them to come up and bloom!!

    Great shot. Daffs SCREAM spring to me!

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  8. Darcie - Such The SpotApril 2, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    Daffodils are so cheery aren't they? My grandma used to buy them for my mom and I from the Cancer Society after my aunt died of cancer. To this day I can't see a daffodil without thinking of her.

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  9. Mom24April 2, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    There's definitely something about spring that speaks to the soul, isn't there? Great shot.

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  10. 4chalseys@bloggerApril 2, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    Great shot! I just can't get enough of brightly colored flowers! So beautiful.

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  11. Suzi KApril 2, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    Pretty flower shot, and good writing too!

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  12. AliceApril 2, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    i know i am trying to reach the warmth and light - it's a daily life. thanks for your post, i enjoyed your comments as much as your photo - which was beautiful!

    my YOU CAPTURE post today includes drops, buds, and kitties. you are always welcome in The Shadow of the Cross. feel free to visit anytime :O).

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  13. CatieApril 2, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    Really, snow?! How crazy! At least you have that beautiful flower to remind you Spring is really coming! Love the shot.

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  14. Mom 2 FourApril 2, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    What a great photo, I love colors.

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  15. LeahApril 2, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    erin, daffodils like this grow in the empty side lot next to my apartment. but, they haven't bloomed in champaign as of yet!

    spring is my favorite, too.

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  16. KatieApril 2, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    Ok, now I'm seriously jealous. It was snowing here yesterday and the grass is still brown. :( I love your daffodil picture! I love spring, especially when were at IU... seeing all the beautiful daffodils and tulips.

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  17. *Lissa*April 2, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    So jealous of your flower. We have tons of snow yet.

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  18. Julie From InmatesApril 2, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    Beautiful capture. And, oh yes we are! =)

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  19. LyndsayApril 2, 2009 at 5:27 PM

    Very pretty!!!!

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  20. Brianne Hudgins PhotographyApril 2, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    I am so jealous of the daffodils! I think it's too hot around here for them, it's just rare to see them down here. They are just such a happy flower. Nice shots!

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  21. HillaryApril 2, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    Ughh, we keep having these teasing glimpses of spring and then SNOW. I can't wait for about the end of May.

    That's a beautiful picture. :)

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  22. swonderfulApril 2, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    I'm afraid my daffodils just don't have a strong enough work ethic. None have blooms this year. I had been blaming the long drawn out cold weather, but if yours are blooming in SNOW I think maybe mine are just slackers.

    Great shot. :)

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  23. keli [at] kidnapped by suburbiaApril 2, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    Yay for daffodils!! What a perfect spring flower. :)

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  24. tiarastantrumsApril 2, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    so pretty - I think mine will be blooming in about 2 weeks - maybe 3

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  25. JackeeG4glamorousApril 3, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    Awesome shot! I love those hearty little bonnets of a daffodil! Wasn't snow in spring dreadfully depressing?

    Thanks for stopping by my blog to see my photos - stop by anytime!

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  26. Beth at I Should Be Folding LaundryApril 3, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    What a triumphant & beautiful flower - great capture, Erin. I need to plant some daffodil and tulip bulbs at my house in the fall.

    I hope you are feeling better, I used eyeliner on my top (and bottom) lid last night and I really liked it!

    Oh and anytime you need me to come and mop so you can take a nice relaxing bath, let me know. I'll even bring trashy magazines and a tub of chocolate.

    And peanut butter.

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  27. MommyWizdomApril 3, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    I love those flowers!! :-)

    MommyWizdom

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  28. sunnymamaApril 4, 2009 at 4:04 AM

    This was a tough challenge for you with snow :) but you got a beautiful spring picture anyway!

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  29. Jenn@ The CraziesApril 4, 2009 at 5:04 AM

    Love this shot!!! I gave you a bloggy award... here's the link!!
    http://mylifewiththecrazies.blogspot.com/2009/04/another-rawkin-award.html

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  30. Sharon - Mom GenerationsApril 5, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    My thoughts of spring are always happy. It can snow one day, but you know for sure that when that sun comes out... everything changes in an instant!

    This is a lovely, lovely photo. I love daffodils and their beckoning to us that everything is alive again!

    (I am getting a new camera today. Mine has been broken for a couple of months and I feel totally naked. I am never, ever without a camera!!)

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  31. KristinApril 7, 2009 at 3:42 AM

    there is snow on our rooftops and sidwalks this morning. :( stupid ohio weather! i really thought we were done with it!

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