Magnolia.

From rq, click for full size!

Dandelions!

From rq, who notes they are my favourite. Yes, they are, I loves them. Click for full size.

Crabapple.

Bursting out all over. The white is highly scented, honey sweet. The red is lightly scented, and smells of red wine. Click for full size.

More little creatures wot live in the garden.

From rq: I have included a bad shot of a black ladybug for the record. Camera didn’t capture the focus and due to the bright sun outside I only noticed until it was far too late. :) How cool, I’ve never seen a black ladybird before! Click for full size.

35 Degrees South: Ox Tongue Lilies, Part 2.

From Lofty, very different from part 1. These were taken about a month later. Click for full size!

Spring All Over!

Beautiful photos from Joseph, a Gray Catbird and beautiful blossoms, click for full size!

Native Azalea Bud.

From Opus, who says: I believe Giliell and rq have discovered my secret: I am indeed harboring and photographing alien life. The photo you posted was of what might correspond to the larval stage in terrestrial creatures. This is the same creature, after pupation. They are almost cute, before the mouth-parts harden into the razor-sharp keratin-like substance that I have learned to fear. They may be fearsome, but another absolutely stunning macro, definitely click for full size!

Springtime 2.

From Giliell, click for full size. Love that first photo, melts my little black heart, it does.

35 Degrees South: Ox Tongue Lilies, Part 1.

From Lofty. I feel so fortunate to see all the beauty in different parts of the world. These are fabulously waxy, wish I could feel. Click for full size!