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An Early Bumblebee (Bombus pratorum) (I think) feeding on nectar from a blueberry flower cup… in a bumblebee’s style. London, England, UK
“A Little Tale”…
As is known by all, our world moves in a circular motion. This creates the cycles of the seasons and the moon, the length of the days and nights, the aging process of all living beings, and so forth. Spring is the first cycle of the Wheel of the Year and it carries the heaviest load of responsibility compared to the others.
It is the time in the Wheel of the Year for the rebirth of the dead dormant earth, the promise and fulfillment of new life, new hope, the propagation and continuation of every species on the planet…mankind, animals, elementals, insects plants, birds, trees, and so on the list goes, as well as the continuation of the elements and our world itself.
All look to and depend on Spring to fulfill “The Promise”…The Promise that life will continue; that we will be “renewed”; that winter’s cold, darkness, death, and dormancy have been conquered yet another year; our species will propagate and guarantee our existence for the future; and that food, natural resources, light and energy from the sun will be replenished and nourish our planet yet again.
Since rebirth is, most likely, the major responsibility of Spring, nature, including mankind, reproduces. Trees sprout new growth promising the coming of flowers, nuts, and fruits. Animals and birds give birth to young ones to continue their lineage and the Element of Water mixed with the Element of Air send water, in the form of rain, down from the sky to the earth to nourish all that is reproducing, thus, contributing to the continuation of the magical ring of life.
Spring is a very busy time of The Wheel of the Year for our Creator, the Goddess (Mother Nature), the Planet, and all that live upon the earth. Timing is critical. If leaves and new growth on trees sprout too soon, a late Spring frost might kill the growth and/or the tree itself, thus, preventing the tree from producing new fruits, nuts or flowers. If birds’ eggs hatch too soon, chances are they will not survive. Plus, they need the Elements of Earth, Water, and Air to supply them with juicy worms and other insects for food, plenty of water to drink, and air currents to be optimal so eventually they will conquer the daunting task of flying and soaring through the skies.
All must be in harmony and in sync for Spring to fulfill her responsibility. All must work together as one… for, in truth, we are all one…one with the Creator or Goddess and one with each other...each other being very living creation upon this planet. For we all are connected to and part of “The Source” of everything and must live and work in harmony to assure the continuation of all that inhabits our planet, our home.
~ Marsha J. West, Author
With Spring on its way and nature starting to send up its new life, hope grows within us and reinforces the belief that life is renewed once again.
For me, proof of nature’s rebirth is birds. Birds gather up the remnants of winter’s kill and fashion these dead things into beautifully woven nests of twigs, broken branches, dead leaves, and such and make cradles, safe and warm, for the new life they will bring into our world. From death, they make life come anew.
I was thinking these thoughts when I created this assemblage of a beautiful little blue bird guarding her eggs nestled in a nest accentuated with real acorn caps from my enchanted yard, in addition to other nature related items. The acorn caps and the leaves are dabbed with glitter to signify the magic and mystery of new life and rebirth.
This is my original idea, “A little Tale, and creation. It is not to be reprinted, copied or used in any medium. It is my property.
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Place: Missing Melody Spring 2022
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One of the first spring flowers in my garden so I just had to take a photo of it.... a snowdrop... a very apt name as there was snow on the hills yesterday!
evening falls over the forest pond, two friends have a chat on the dock.../Un momento de primavera, un lago del bosque al caer la tarde, dos amigas conversan en el muelle…/En vårstund, kvällen faller över en tjärn i Uppland, två kompisar sitter på badbryggan och pratar...
Scenes of spring- yep, there are indeed lots of dandelion pictures out there, but despite the havoc these seeds wreak on our lawns, they sure are pretty. This one was particularly nice as the top seeds had flown off, allowing a view into the center and the radial arms of the soon to be shed seeds.
Stilll some spring snow on East Lomond as Gatehead's 47214 accelerates away from Markinch with the late running 2J58 1530 (Suns) Dundee to Edinburgh FIfeRail service.
23rd March 1986
Wonderfully warm and lovely spring day many years ago.
Tranås, Adelöv, Näs, Brahälla - Sweden
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The sun may have disappeared for a few days but life caries on regardless. Here are some lovely little young cones adorning a fir tree. I love the little buds of new fir along the branches, easy to see how they are going to turn out. Taken at Paradise Wood, Little Wittenham.
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Dogwood Spring is one of five springs available for swimming at Ginnie Springs, a campground located outside of High Springs, FL. With its multitude of swimming holes right along the Sante Fe River, those looking for water activities have numerous options available. Overnight visitors have the ability to camp directly alongside the springs, which is certainly a benefit to campers though perhaps a detriment to those who want pure scenic quality.
Though Ginnie Springs on its own is a virtual spring mecca, it is but one location amongst many spring-based attractions just along the Sante Fe River, which runs northwest of Gainesville. Even more can be found along the Suwannee River, which takes in the Sante Fe not too distant from Ginnie Springs.
Frühlingserwachen
Die Kirschblüte, in Japan als Sakura ersehnt, hat auch im Rheinland begonnen.
The cherry blossom, in Japan longed for Sakura, started also in the Rhine region in Germany now.
Steiheil Cassar S 2.8 50mm
Yellow tulips for a spring still life arrangement. Just the thing for a smile. [Texture from Florabella]