February 7, 2012

Signs of Spring

One thing I’ve noticed is that every time I walk the park trails I see something different. It doesn’t seem to matter how many times I look at, and photograph the same view, there’s always something new in it.

This time, walking the trail yielded a couple of views I’ve never seen before because usually when I’m down here there is so much growth that you can’t really see what’s actually on the banks. I had no idea that there were all these little run-off areas that fed into the river before now. It was really nice to see the snow melting and running down the banks. :)


And another sure sign of spring… the geese are arriving! I tried to get them actually coming in for their landing, but I wasn’t fast enough.

And just to add the icing on the cake … two non-photographic signs of spring… I slept with the windows open last night for the first time in months, and heard doves outside my window when I woke up this morning. Makes me very happy indeed that things are finally starting to warm up a bit around here. :)

For more beautiful scenery and shots straight out of the camera, visit these wonderful sites:

Scenic Sunday SOOCSunday

Have a wonderful day!
lena

Related posts:

  1. Spring Skies
  2. Waiting for Spring
  3. The River at Dusk
  4. Scenes from the Path
  • http://www.murrieta365.com/ Jan

    Wonderful shots of the season changing. I cannot imagine sleeping with the window open, brrrr, and I live in Southern California! Thanks for joining in, today.
    .-= Jan´s last blog ..Straight Out Of the Camera Sunday =-.

  • http://photoblogista.blogspot.com Linnea

    Nice shots. Looks like winter is on its way out! Spring has already arrived where I live. Enjoy the day.
    .-= Linnea´s last blog ..Scenic Sunday & Mellow Yellow Monday =-.

  • http://www.msdewberrys.blogspot.com Dew Drops

    Great shots!! It looks cold here, but the hints of coming spring are evident.

  • http://ilanadavita.wordpress.com/ Ilana-Davita

    It seems you live in a beautiful spot. Spring looks as if it is definitely coming.
    .-= Ilana-Davita´s last blog ..Kosher for Pesach Dishes – Meat and Fish =-.

  • http://ahhhthecottagelife.blogspot.com Carol

    Great shots! Won’t be long now!

  • http://carolyn1209.blogspot.com carolynUSA

    It must be fun to anticipate a season change like this. You undoubtedly notice every detail…and even know when to open your windows a bit. Nice photos of the disappearing snow!
    .-= carolynUSA´s last blog ..See It Sunday / Collection =-.

  • http://evelynhoward.blogspot.com Evelyn

    HI Helena
    I love spring – just a wonderful feeling of the weather to come and fresh new life… Autumn have just begun downunder and I’m looking forward to beautiful colours :) and lovely crisp mornings… Thanks for sharing yr lovely photos.
    .-= Evelyn´s last blog ..Black and white along the coast =-.

  • http://musingsfromthehill.blogspot.com Lynn

    Wonderful photos. Since I’ve been carrying my camera, I’ve see details I never noticed.
    .-= Lynn´s last blog ..Straight Out of the Camera Sunday =-.

  • http://sacredruminations.blogspot.com happily retired gal

    Thanks for sharing these early subtle signs of Spring. Hope it arrives for you soon ;-)
    Hugs and blessings,
    .-= happily retired gal´s last blog ..Of Flowers, Critters, and Blessings … =-.

  • http://www.sheaky.com Dubster

    Ohh spring where art thou. hehe hope this is the sign of spring coming.
    .-= Dubster´s last blog ..Straight Out Of the Camera Sunday – Baby’s fat foot =-.

  • http://tp4ww.com Thom

    Boy this is something I don’t ever see. Well I have seen it and it’s beautiful. I love all these photos. It sure does look cold though I must say. I bet there are so many ready for Spring. Have a wonderful week ahead :)
    .-= Thom´s last blog ..Sunday Stealing – Another Meme About Me =-.

  • Lindz

    that’s good news, long cold winter finally will put an end, but I will miss the lovely winter and snow pictures from everyone though.

  • http://lindz-photographsmemories.blogspot.com/ Lindz

    that’s good news, long cold winter finally will put an end, but I will miss the lovely winter and snow pictures from everyone though.
    .-= Lindz´s last blog ..Scenic Sunday & Mellow Yellow Monday – The Armory Newington NSW =-.

  • http://impression.aminus3.com/ Megha

    Nice shots..Here in India as Summer is approaching, sun has already started showing it’s heat, and now that we wish for more coolness.

    Have a wonderful spring time :)
    .-= Megha´s last blog ..The restful corner =-.

  • http://amatterofhowyouseeit.com/ Kala

    So happy that spring is approaching!

  • http://kathy-goes-a-ramblin.blogspot.com/ Kathy

    Drip, drip, drip. I’ll bet you’re counting the days until all the ice and snow is gone!

    Thanks for stopping by my place.
    .-= Kathy´s last blog ..Three Ponytails 226/365 =-.

  • http://fotoentusiastenfotoblogg.blogg.se/category/scenic-sunday.html Mona Sweden

    A lovely season is coming. It’s really amazing to see new hints of spring day by day.
    .-= Mona Sweden´s last blog ..Thematic Photographic/Monochrome madness =-.