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August 14, 2011

Apple Blossoms

The apple blossoms' shower of pearl, 
Though blent with rosier hue 
As beautiful as woman's blush 
As evanescent too.”
      ~ Letitia E Landon (English poet/novelist, 1802–1838)
The apple blossom exists to create fruit; when that comes, the petal falls.    
      ~ Kabir (Indian Philosopher, 1398-1519)
[click to enlarge to see shadows]
Austria, 2011

I saw this magnificent apple tree in bloom this past spring in Austria.

Linking with Shadow Shot Sunday (see the gentle  shadows of the stamen on the petals?), Weekend Flowers, Today's Flower, and Macro Monday.

46 comments:

  1. jabblogAugust 14, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    A lovely reminder of spring - when the petals fall it's like a snowstorm.

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  2. fredamansAugust 14, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    Very pretty and delicate!

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  3. Sylvia KAugust 14, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Exquisite, delicate flowers, delightful shadows and superb captures, Francisca!! Thanks for sharing the beauty! Hope you're enjoying a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  4. jooAugust 14, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    What a lovely reminder of spring in this rather autumn-like-summer:)
    Have a nice Sunday!

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  5. AnnabellaAugust 14, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Beautiful but delicate blossom - lovely shots for SSS!

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  6. EG CameraGirlAugust 14, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Very beautiful blossoms! I look forward to apple blossom time every year,

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  7. Magical Mystical TeacherAugust 14, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Apple blossoms, I think, are the most beautiful of all fruit tree flowers.

    IF SHADOWS

    If shadows could jump,
    How high would they go?
    As high as the moon?
    Does anyone know?

    If shadows could weep,
    How long would they cry?
    As long as it takes
    To climb to the sky?

    If shadows could laugh
    And tell funny jokes
    Would you take them home
    And say, “Get this, folks!”?

    If shadows could wed,
    Would they prefer you
    Or somebody else
    To promise, “I do”?

    © 2011 Magical Mystical Teacher

    Shadows on this door and this

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  8. UnknownAugust 14, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Really pretty. I love the close-ups.

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  9. LinneaAugust 14, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    What vibrant colors and textures you've captured! Really gorgeous!

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  10. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 14, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Delicate shadows for delicate blossoms! Beautiful.

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  11. CarlettaAugust 14, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Lovely shots!
    Apple blossoms are one of my favorite to photograph in the spring. I never get enough. :)

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  12. IreneAugust 14, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Very beautiful. It makes me wish it was spring all over again. Especially with this autumn like weather. Thanks!

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  13. Kay L. DaviesAugust 14, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Delightful soft shadows, Francisca. Apple blossoms always remind me of my childhood in the Okanagan.
    Right now we're cruising through Russia -- today the River Svir and Lake Onega. St. Petersburg was amazing.
    If I can't comment often, please know I'm doing the best I can.
    -- K

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  14. BernieHAugust 14, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Exquisite little flowers and fabulous photos!

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  15. Luna MirandaAugust 14, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    what a gorgeous sight! i wish we have them here.:p
    i love the first & second photos--fabulous shots!

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  16. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentAugust 14, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Love these, especially the macros!

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  17. JamaAugust 14, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    They are so lovely!

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  18. Tina´s PicStoryAugust 14, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Thanks for joining WEF with this lovely spring blossoms. So we can forget, that the summer has gone without beeing here. :) Have a great week! LG Tina

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  19. HalcyonAugust 14, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Pretty macros!
    I love flowers of all kinds. :)

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  20. MarilynAugust 14, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    I love the second picture! It is great.♥♫

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  21. UnknownAugust 14, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Just beautiful!

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  22. ArijaAugust 14, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Your apple blossoms are so beautiful I can almost smell them.

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  23. Ms. BeckyAugust 14, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    sweet blossoms of spring beautifully captured. and yes, I see the soft shadows of the stamens. very nice Francisca. happy Sunday to you. (or Monday, whatever the day may be!)

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  24. Tatjana ParkachevaAugust 15, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Very nice photos.

    Regards!

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  25. cieldequimperAugust 15, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Oh... spring... :-)

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  26. Modern MomAugust 15, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    These are beautiful.

    My entry.

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  27. Míriam LuizaAugust 15, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    Que lindas flores de maçã! Parece uma núvem branca perfumada. Sua visita e comentário são muito importantes para mim.Mostrei o post para o meu pai, e ele ficou admirado de uma pessoa de tão longe vê-lo através da internet. Ele ficou maravilhado. Abraços!

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  28. UnknownAugust 15, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Wow it's really full of blooms!!

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  29. Chubskulit RoseAugust 15, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Such beautiful blooms!

    My share of flower, have a great week ahead!

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  30. Laerte PupoAugust 15, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Beautiful flower. I believe this is why the fruit is delicious.

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  31. lina@women's perspectivesAugust 15, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Lovely blooms :)

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  32. KalaAugust 15, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Beautiful details of these blossoms!

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  33. Hootin AnniAugust 15, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Stunning!!! The lighting you've captured on the beautiful blossoms make for picture perfect compositions!!

    BRONZE LONGHORN is my Monday Link...stop by if you can.

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  34. LauraAugust 15, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    I love apple blossoms...these are beautiful photos! We don't have great growing soil or much of a growing season here in NH, but our apples are wonderful!

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  35. KarenAugust 15, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    A lovely series. They are such delicate blossoms.

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  36. PamAugust 15, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Lovely shots!

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  37. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    Lovely and poetic shots!

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  38. DeniseinVAAugust 16, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    Fantastic!!!! Thanks Francisca :)

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  39. AndreaAugust 16, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    I love apple blossoms too especially the violet ones! Can you imagine my amazement the first time i saw it, of course you know we dont have it here. However, i can't distinguish the apples from plums, apricots, etc, to me the flowers look the same!

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  40. Kris McCrackenAugust 16, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    You can't beat a good blossom!

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  41. PhyllisAugust 16, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Francisca - your apple blosson photo's are lovely. Weekend flowers looks like a fun blog to link to. I enjoyed reading about your travels. I smile at the contrast in our lives. I live in the house I grew up in and my daily travels to work are less than a minute away. In my case I think the quote "bloom where you are planted" works fo me..happy travels to you!!

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  42. HAugust 16, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Apple blossom is so delicate! I love it :)

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  43. CassyAugust 17, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Apple blossom looks so pure and beautiful.

    Cassy from Beginner Free Guitar Lessons

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  44. Pat TillettAugust 17, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Simply beautiful! Love the subject matter and the photos...

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  45. LowellAugust 17, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    This tree reminds me a bit of our cottonwoods when they are in bloom, but the apple blossoms are prettier! I don't know much about apple trees, but I'm wondering if each blossom means an apple?

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  46. KaoriAugust 19, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    It seems like we've been in summer forever but your photo reminded me that spring was just a few months ago. Gorgeous photos! :D

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