Buds burst open, squeezed through twig, branch, and bark. Straining toward a lush green future. Seeking the light and warmth of spring. Copyright ©2016 Terry Boswell
I took this photo one morning last week in my backyard. The sun came out strong after a soaking mix of rain and sleet. Everything was shimmering with light. The conditions were perfect to satisfy Jennifer Nichole Wells’s One Word Photo Challenge: Bokeh, and the resulting photo works for The Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge: Future, as well. Buds and new growth always speak to me of a promising future.
Thank you Jennifer N. and Jen H. for the challenges!
Through the Lens of my Life 
A lovely combination of words and picture!
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Thank you so much!
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Beautiful pictures and words. And I love the Bokeh, it looks great.
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Thank you! I think this may be my very first truly successful on-purpose capture of bokeh! The sunlight sparkling on the wetness really made a difference! 🙂
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I can hardly wait to see the first buds of spring here. In the meantime, I’ll simply be happy looking at great photos like your’s 🙂
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Thank you! How long before buds appear where you are? It really is a thrill to see life emerging from the depths 🙂
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I don’t think we’ll see many buds before May. It’s still pretty chilly here
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At least you don’t have too much longer to wait fro spring blooms 🙂 I’m hoping to put my winter coat in storage soon 🙂
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Me too 🙂 That’s always a happy day!
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I love them. Still waiting for trees around here to do that 😍
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I’m sure you won’t have too much longer to wait before buds and blooms make their happy appearance 🙂
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A perfect image for both themes, Terry. Nicely shot along with your lovely poetry.
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Thank you so much 🙂
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Beautiful!!
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