fantasy art and tree chatter of aquariann

I've been stalking the Kwanzan cherry trees in Nassau Commons since the first spring I worked there in 2005. It wasn't until 2009 that I started participating in Wordless Wednesdays, which led to my love of nature photography. 2012 was the first year I posted a photo of the Kwanzan cherry tree blooming , and then again in 2014 , 2016 , and twice in 2017, April 21 and 28 . Then we were in full swing with Ogre's Grove so I didn't blog much in 2018 and not at all in 2019 - but I was still sharing flower photographs on instagram.com/AquariannArt , just like I did earlier in week when I saw the first double blossom appear near the trunk of one of the trees. In anticipation of the rest of the flowers flourishing, I found this pink flower photo from last year and added it to my Fine Art America gallery. When researching for inspiration on what to write in the description, I was shocked to learn that the type of cherry tree only has a lifespan of 15-25 years! I naively...

A Sakura Festival bloomed in my mailbox last week. My friend and fellow nail art addict, Janet , discovered Color Street nail polish strips and sent me a surprise package, knowing I'd love them, too. They were so simple to apply - no heating or trimming to my nail bed size required! I've been wearing the nail stickers a week and they still look great, just some chipping around the tips. (Keep in mind that my new, very old house doesn't have a dishwasher, so I've been washing dishes by hand.) Sakura Nail Art Finds

Cherry tree petals are painting the pavement pink in Delaware now, but I can't resist sharing one more photo from when they were first blooming a couple weeks ago. If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen me post another flower cluster from this tree. I went walking with my friend Maddy after work and couldn't leave her yard without meeting it, despite already taking dozens of photos of the same type of Kwanzan tree at the office earlier that day. The double blossoms are so big and beautiful! Featured Flower Picks: Plum Tree Blossoms • Strawberry Blonde Sunflower • White Flower How To Plant Your Own Post for Flower Friday: The only rule to play is that you can only add one link per week! The post doesn't even have to mention flowers, but only ones that do will be eligible for being picked as a feature next week. I will be sharing my flower image on other blog hops, namely Wordless Wednesday , and welcome all family-friendly links fro...

When the power went out at work last week, I took a walk to photograph the pretty Kwanzan trees I've blogged about many times in years past. Unfortunately, the rest of the week was spent catching up to the time we lost during outtage, so I wasn't able to post these beautiful buds last Flower Friday. Better late than never, right? Featured Flower Picks: Flowers 'n Fairy Baths • Apple Blossom Time • Spring Bloom How To Plant Your Own Post for Flower Friday: The only rule to play is that you can only add one link per week! The post doesn't even have to mention flowers, but only ones that do will be eligible for being picked as a feature next week. I will be sharing my flower image on other blog hops, namely Wordless Wednesday , and welcome all family-friendly links from fellow bloggers. Crafters can even link up an Etsy listing or other shop product! But if you want to promote a prize, please add it to my Giveaway Chest Linky instead to entice...

A white rabbit made me late for a very important date! I didn't have time to blog the Flower Friday before the holiday, thus I am combining the hop with Manicure Monday by posing with a Kwanzan cherry tree . I picked Vintage Chic with accent Love Fern nail wraps for my Easter jamicure. Speaking of not wanting to be late, don't miss your chance to enter to win half a sheet of Jamberry wraps in my Rain Rain Go Away Giveaway before April 19 at 11:59 p.m. EST! Featured Flower Picks: Ranunculus Bouquet • Cherry Blossom Nail Art • Spring Flowers

FRIDAY, MARCH 10 EDIT: Flowers are blooming all over Delaware and I haven't had time to stop and photograph them, or even dig through my garden archives! Thus I've extended the linky time again so you can still share your photos. And please come back Sunday to find out why I've been so busy! And I thought the cherry blossoms were impatient last year when I photographed them in mid-March! The pretty pink trees are already in full bloom in Delaware, thanks to February going through a mid-season crisis and acting like spring. Featured Flower Picks: Ornamental Pear Tree • Orchids • Narcissus or Daffodil How To Plant Your Own Post for Flower Friday: The only rule to play is that you can only add one link per week! The post doesn't even have to mention flowers, but only ones that do will be eligible for being picked as a feature next week. I will be sharing my flower image on other blog hops, namely Wordless Wednesday , and welcome all family-...

If you're following my new Photography Field of Flowers blog, you may have seen the other photo I posted yesterday of the cherry tree that produced these pretty pink cherry blossoms . Like me, the tree couldn't wait until spring and bloomed a week before the vernal equinox. Featured Flower Picks: Butterfly and Rose Cake • Pink Flower Meadow • Peach Rose How To Plant Your Own Post for Flower Friday: The only rule to play is that you can only add one link per week! The post doesn't even have to mention flowers, but only ones that do will be eligible for being picked as a feature next week. I will be sharing my flower image on other blog hops, namely Wordless Wednesday , and welcome all family-friendly links from fellow bloggers. Crafters can even link up an Etsy listing or other shop product! But if you want to promote a prize, please add it to my Giveaway Chest Linky instead to entice more treasure hunters. Please follow my blog through any...

"Blossoms are scattered by the wind and the wind cares nothing, but the blossoms of the heart no wind can touch." - Yoshida Kenko Did you take my advice and dance beneath the pink flowering trees before the last of their pretty petals had fallen?

"The month of May was come, when every lusty heart beginneth to blossom, and to bring forth fruit." - Thomas Malory Go dance beneath the flowering trees before their petal storms are over for the spring season! They fade so fast.

"In the cherry blossom's shade there's no such thing as a stranger." - Kobayashi Issa Flutter to my Wordless Wednesday Directory for a list of blogs that regularly host WW Linky Parties. Grab my button as a reminder to return next week for more photography fun! <a href="http://blog.aquariann.com/search/label/wordless%20wednesday" target="_blank"><img src="http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee329/aquariann/blog/wordless/125x125-wordless.jpg" alt="Wordless Wednesday" border="0" /></a>