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Francesca Vivoli's avatar

"An explosion of greenery and foliage and flowers". This describes perfectly your photos!

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Tami Close's avatar

"On the cusp of an explosion".....these are words that create worlds. What a beautiful display of forest artistry showing how talented she really is, making the tiniest detail spring into life. The buds were simply exquisite. I do have to ask about the skunk cabbage, does it really give off that scent?

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

It does give off a skunky smell, quite strong early in spring when they are everywhere, but it's also a bit floral. I don't find it off-putting at all, then again, I have lived around it my whole life, so maybe I'm just used to it. 😉

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Sneaky Footprint's avatar

This post gave me a sense of calm as I read it. Your pictures and writing seem to have a magical effect. Beautiful :)

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

Thank you, I am so pleased to hear that. 🥰

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Carri's avatar

Thank you again, Whitney, for a beautiful pause in the middle of my day.

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

🤍

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Abigail Johnson's avatar

Lovely. You put into words the feelings in my heart as I walk a quiet trail. ❤️

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

Thank you, that makes me really happy to hear. 🤍

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SydneyMichalski🌿NatureMoments's avatar

How beautiful! We are just on the cusp of greening here, too!

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

It's such an exciting time. 😊

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JD Ridgley's avatar

Looks like my back yard. PNW. Beautiful plant choices.

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JudyC's avatar

There is nothing so refreshing as the verdant leaves of spring! That intense green just ready to burst forth….!

PS- I loved the yellow blooms of the skunk cabbage! We don’t have that in my part of the country so it was a real treat!

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

The skunk cabbage is prolific here, but it's such a nice burst of yellow in the spring!

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