My New Year's Day in Spring!



Just whisper a little prayer.

In my last few posts, I've written about ways to escape the doldrums of grey days. Doesn't matter whether it's snow, rain or just the darkness that comes with the tug-of-war between winter and spring weather. Photography is an escape for me, and reading.

Now since the purpose of this blog is to help you know me better, I'm sharing yet another escape. It's one I enjoy every April, and because I love photography, I can communicate my escape in a photo or two.

The Buffalo Botannical Gardens hosts a spring show that is always awash with color. As a photographer it thrusts me into the bright, beautiful world of daffodils, tulips, lilies, and hyacinths, taking my breath away. A visit into the glass garden walls empowers me and gives hope. It's my 'coming out' celebration. I leave winter behind to capture growth in its purest sense.


Inside: Let's escape. Maybe plan a picnic and spend the day?

When I enter the Gardens, I stand under the large dome and look up. Here I feel as though I am in the presence of greatness. I smell the earth that nurtures so many blossoms. I hear voices chatting as they 'oh' and 'ah' over this flower and that. I still look up as folks walk around me. I can't help but whisper a thank you prayer that I am back to start yet another year. Spring to spring. It's like another new year's party for me.

There are benches strategically placed in this dome area. I find one and sit to gaze as the sunshine streams in through the glass. It's perfect. What more could I want?

Tall vegetation reaches proudly for the warmth. I lean back and stare up, then look around at the crochuses and tulips. I feel small next to this beauty. Thankfully I have time and a camera. I've even packed a lunch. This will be a great day!

Comments forever welcome.