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April 27, 2012

A Blossom Better Up Close

Not all flowers are beautiful, I think. Some are downright homely.

So I thought of the blossoms on this tree as I approached it on a dull gray day recently.

Wuchuan, 2012

But as I got closer, I began to change my mind.


And when I looked more carefully, I came to appreciate its unique beauty.



There's a life lesson in there, isn't there?

Of course I haven't the foggiest notion what the tree or its blossoms are called. Do you?

Sharing with the flower loving communities at Floral Friday Foto, Flowers on Satuday, Today's Flower and Weekend Flower.

27 comments:

  1. FlowerLady LorraineApril 27, 2012 at 1:00 AM

    What delicate blooms.

    Really interesting.

    FlowerLady

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  2. Pat TillettApril 27, 2012 at 2:41 AM

    Wow! You are totally right. From a distance it doesn't look like much, but those closeups are amazing. Fantastic photos! So delicate...

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  3. jabblogApril 27, 2012 at 2:55 AM

    Rather like some people who look unprepossessing,when you get closer or know them better they look quite different.

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  4. LibbyApril 27, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    Wow - they look kind of like lace or eyelet fabric. I like them...good thing you got closer!

    Of course, I have no idea what they are either :) But, I still like them and I appreciate you sharing!

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  5. Melbourne Australia PhotosApril 27, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    Yes, there is definitely a lesson there! Great photos, Francisca! Sorry I can't help with the ID, not a tree I am familiar with.

    Thank you for participating in Floral Friday Fotos!

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  6. AndreaApril 27, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Wow, what a fantastic find! It truly is amazing and very unique, i don't remember seeing it yet even in blogs. Is the lesson included in the common saying "judging the book by the cover"? ...and there's a lot of flowers per tree!

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  7. AnonymousApril 27, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Great picture of a very unusual flowering tree!
    Never seen before!!

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  8. Vores haveApril 27, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    Great pictures you show.
    Wishing you a good weekend.
    Hanne Bente / hbt.finus.dk

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  9. Cezar and LéiaApril 27, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Dear Francisca, your pictures are always very well elaborated, you are so creative with your compositions, the close up in the two last pictures is magnificent!
    Hugs and Happy Friday
    Léia

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  10. Herding CatsApril 27, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    How beautiful close up.

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  11. A Creative GraceApril 27, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    I so agree, I love your last two pics, the patterns in the blooms are very beautiful :)

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  12. Anita JohnsonApril 27, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Lesson learned here too, they are beautiful!

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  13. Vicki/JakeApril 27, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Other than wonderfully unique, I have no idea what it's called. Good eye Cisca! And good lesson:)

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  14. AnonymousApril 27, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    Watch close and you see lots of "unknown" things - just like your good project raising money to help children to a better life :)

    MY husband and I donate money to SOS, also a good project :-D

    Long time ago I last have been visiting you, but I can see, you still are in a hurry around the world, he-he.

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  15. UnknownApril 28, 2012 at 12:57 AM

    WOW! The more one scrolls down the page the more beautiful they are!

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  16. CameraCruiseApril 28, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    Wow, they're so beautiful.
    I so agree with you.
    Wish you a wonderful weekend.
    Mette

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  17. AnonymousApril 29, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Love the unique blossoms of this one. So delicate and beautiful. :-)

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  18. Tina´s PicStoryApril 29, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    thanks for sharing this beautiful and interesting blossoms with us! wish you a wonderful week :)

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  19. Amy BurzeseApril 29, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Beautiful blooms! I've never seen those before.

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  20. Miss CharmingApril 30, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    So true. The close-up shows such a beautiful and delicate flower that would otherwise be missed from a distance. Great shot.

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  21. Sallie (FullTime-Life.comApril 30, 2012 at 5:01 AM

    A closer look really did yield beauty -- certainly a moral here.

    I really appreciate your posting and commenting when I know it isn't easy for you right now.

    I get behind reading and I have no such good excuses.

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  22. Leah H.May 1, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Beautiful flowers, indeed! Great shots..

    Visiting for Flowers on Saturday- hope you can stop by:)

    http://www.loveablecassandra.com/2012/05/my-beautiful-yellow-tulip.html

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  23. AnonymousMay 1, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Pretty flowers. You took their picture very very well.

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  24. lina@womenMay 1, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Very unique flowers.
    Thanks for dropping by :)

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  25. IndraniMay 2, 2012 at 1:14 AM

    Such unique ones! I have never seen something like these before.

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  26. Tina´s PicStoryMay 5, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    congrats! you are in the tops with your beautiful weekend flowers :)

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  27. lotusleafMay 6, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Yes, that is a lesson in perception! The flowers are very beautiful, and your photos are exquisite.

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