so many catkins

and other ways that spring is pushing forth

really enjoying this warmth

catkin is  from the dutch katteken, meaning "kitten"

edgar, arwen and lord byron wanted me to add that little bit :)

Comments

[Geninne]

So many beautiful photos of catkins!
A mountain of ataulfo mangoes are waiting for you :-)

[k]

i really enjoy seeing the seasons develop through your macro lens.

[krista]

oh THATS what they are! i just captured some photos of these! i love how you see the world.. i wish we could go on a photo adventure together :)

[Sonia / Cozy Memories]

you have captured these catkins so wonderfully
I love the little dancer & the maple catkins best
but they're all so precious & full of potential !
xoxo

[barbara]

yes, everything is ahead of itself. I certainly don't mind and extra month of spring!

[Caro]

In Finland these are called 'pajunkissa', which means the cat of the willow. So nice photos.

[Michaelanneneal]

Lovely! Your images are incredible!

[staklene bombone]

yeeeey! it's a final sign that spring's here! love it!

staklene bombone

[Nicole]

Ooh, lovely shots! I need to go on a "kitten" ramble this weekend (if I can finally shake this miserable cold).

Have a wonderful weekend.

[silvia]

thanks for your blog, your work is fantastic. See the link, seems inspired by your work .... is your best!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/31353216@N04/sets/72157623434587191/

[Annie]

Gorgeous images :D I have a jug of pussy willow and forsythia on the table in front of me, it's so fresh and pretty!

[Anna]

In German, catkins are called "Kätzchen", which directly translates to kittens :-)I especially love the willows' kittens, they are soo wonderfully soft!