Do Ya Feel Lucky? Well, Do Ya, Pink?
Photograph copyright: DAVID McMAHONI mentioned about a fortnight ago that the fruit trees would suddenly burst into bloom by mid-August. Sure enough, there were a couple of sunny, balmy days last week and by Thursday there were bursts of light pink on many of Melbourne’s trees. I took this shot last Sunday, in fairly murky light. For some reason, the light pink blooms are always the first to blossom, followed by the dark pink a few days later and finally the white. Perhaps someone can explain why ….
Click here: Pentax K100D, Shutter speed 1/180, F5.6, ISO speed 800.
10 comments:
its a beautiful feeling looking at this photograph..nice work David..
Thank you, Dennis,
I had to work hard for this shot, because it had just rained and the sky was really overcast.
Many thanks
David
I've never thought much about it but the pinks do come before the white. I guess it is Mother Nature's decision.
Thanks for adding me to your blog roll. I've added you also.
Maybe by variety, cherry trees have different blossoming times - http://www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/cherry-blossom-types.htm
The Japanese take it all very seriously http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2011_when.html
But none of this explains why...
Lovely photograph!
Hi Dot,
How lovely to hear from you. I guess the pinks, as a variety or genus, have something in them that releases the bud earlier.
Many thanks for blogrolling me. Do keep in touch.
Keep smiling
David
Hi Chertmeister,
Sir, you are a gentleman and a scholar. Thank you for those links. Shall swot up on them now ....
Maybe it's got something to do with the difference between cherry, quince and plum blossoms.
Keep smiling
David
Cherry Blossom?
Oooooooooooooooooooooh you have just sorted out my E Photograph for next Wednesday! LOL! OK, bet that has got you thinking now!
Chuckles to herself!
Hi Mrs Nesbitt,
You have got me COMPLETELY intrigued, Denise!
And I can reveal that I just thought of a great E post, even better than my original idea.
Haha - have I got you intrigued too?!!
Keep smiling
David
.... and between you I am double intrigued!!!! Roll on Wednesday..lol
Hi Ali,
Thank you. Looking forward to you next 100 posts, by the way.
Keep smiling
David
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