Travel theme: Blossom

Posted on May 16, 2014 by ailsapm

One of my favourite subjects to photograph is flowers and as the northern hemisphere gets set to burst into bloom I’m celebrating with a floral bouquet of blossomy photos.

Sitting in a friend’s garden in Seattle, I noticed a solitary rosebud gazing skywards as dappled sunlight cast leafy shadows on the walls.

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There’s nothing quite like a burst of bright yellow daisies to chase the blues away.

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I found these ones hiding out in Mesa Verde National Park.

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I couldn’t resist taking a snap of this flashy, frilly streptocarpus on a tabletop in California.

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Guatemala is awash with the most fabulous blooms, but the one that really caught my eye was this Clock Vine Flower, originally from India but growing in profusion in Antigua.

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Are you ready to create a bouquet of your own?  If you would like to join in this week’s travel theme (everyone’s welcome!) here’s what to do:

  • Create your own post and title it Travel theme: Blossom
  • Include a link to this page in your post so others can find it too
  • Get your post in by next Thursday, as the new travel theme comes out on Friday
  • Don’t forget to subscribe to keep up to date on the latest weekly travel themes

I’m still working my way through all those great River posts from last week, but I can’t wait to see what sweetly perfumed treats you have in store for me this week.

xxx

Ailsa

And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. – Anais Nin

Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. – Marcel Proust

About ailsapm

Hi there! I’m Ailsa Prideaux-Mooney. I’ve lived in many places, and travelled to many more. I had a lot of fun getting there and being there, wherever there happened to be at the time. I climbed a castle wall in Czesky Krumlov, abseiled down cliffs to go caving in the west of Ireland, slept on the beach in Paros, got chased by a swarm of bees in Vourvourou (ok that wasn’t fun, but it was exciting), learned flower arranging in Tokyo, found myself in the middle of a riot in Seoul, learned to snowboard in Salzburg, got lost in a labyrinth in Budapest and had my ice cream stolen by a gull in Cornwall. And I’m just getting started. If you’ve enjoyed what you’ve read so far, I’d love you to follow my travelogue - wheresmybackpack.com - and remember, anyone who tries to tell you it’s a small world hasn’t tried to see it all.
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  4. Madhu says:
    May 17, 2014 at 4:40 am

    Lovely theme Ailsa. I love the solitary daisy of all the blossoms from your wonderful bouquet for some reason!

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  12. NW Frame of Mind says:
    May 17, 2014 at 10:00 am

    Your yellow daisy photo is so cheery Alisa, I love it! I have one more photo from the Skagit Valley tulips today. 🙂 http://nwframeofmind.com/2014/05/17/travel-theme-blossom/

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  14. suemtravels says:
    May 17, 2014 at 10:49 am

    Great theme and incredible photos :o)! Here’s my post – http://suemtravels.wordpress.com/2014/05/17/travel-theme-blooms-2/.

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  16. Jo Bryant says:
    May 17, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    I am such a dodo when it comes to knowing what flower is what Ailsa. Hats off to you for that. Here is my contribution for the week: http://jobryantnz.wordpress.com/2014/05/18/travel-theme-blossom/
    Maybe you could help me name the ones I have no idea about.

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  18. Pat says:
    May 17, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    I love spring flowers. Here are some from my local travels.

    Travel Theme: Blossoms

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  20. Cee Neuner says:
    May 17, 2014 at 3:04 pm

    Beautiful entry!
    Here is my entry for this week! ENJOY!
    http://wp.me/p3ZTqs-10f

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  22. loganbruin says:
    May 17, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    Good thing I saw your photos before assuming you were referring to an old sitcom featuring an actress now on Big Bang Theory. . .

    Travel Theme: Blossom

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  26. Rusha Sams says:
    May 17, 2014 at 6:42 pm

    We didn’t travel far to find pretty blossoms. They were right here at home! http://ohtheplaceswesee.com/2014/05/17/travel-theme-blossom/

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  29. Madoqua says:
    May 18, 2014 at 4:09 am

    Great post! I came across a ‘blooming bike’ tree today, along with an interesting ‘blossom’
    http://madoqua.wordpress.com/2014/05/18/a-blooming-bike/

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  31. Tanzalongs says:
    May 18, 2014 at 5:35 am

    Some great pictures here. This is my offering tanzalongs.wordpress.com/2014/05/18/travel-theme-blossom/

  32. Jan says:
    May 18, 2014 at 5:44 am

    love your shots ,here is mine http://wp.me/p3FrDU-px

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  34. traveller2006 says:
    May 18, 2014 at 7:24 am

    wonderful theme this week, here are mine

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  37. kirkistan says:
    May 18, 2014 at 8:12 am

    Minneapolis blossoms with green and growth after a long winter: http://wp.me/pqJ7j-1Bz

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  44. wildsherkin says:
    May 18, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    A gorgeous bouquet! My offering is a bit more weed-like…http://wildsherkin.wordpress.com/2014/05/18/travel-theme-blossom/

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  49. ididitforjohnny says:
    May 18, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    Great photos, fun theme. I love the shot underneath the sunflower! I thought about going with a “love is blossoming” theme, but went ahead with florals. Here is my attempt. http://ididitforjohnny.wordpress.com/2014/05/19/travel-theme-blossom/

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