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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Apples? Crabapples?

This tree was hardly visible except for the pretty white flowers - I wasn't sure if it was an apple tree or a crabapple tree - but I was positive it was pretty.  It was being crowded out by the wild growth that happens here - leave something alone for a season of two and you might not be able to find it again.  Perhaps once there was a home here - perhaps once a mother planted this lovely tree in her front yard, rocked her babies under it, served tea to her friends beneath the showers of blossoms.  Perhaps after a long, hard day in the garden she relaxed under the tree, fanning herself with her apron, enjoying the flower petals drifting down and the sweet scent.  Perhaps -  -  - 

Straight out of the camera - Canon PowerShot SX30IS

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17 comments:

  1. DonnaMay 14, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    I'm glad you could join in on the flower challenge! These are so lovely, and I especially like the closeup of blooms in the second one. The white petals are vivid and show a sharp contrast to the rich, green leaves. Adore your description too, wondering about the person who planted the tree.

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  2. MaryMay 14, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Oh it's exquisite. :) I love to wonder about trees like this that seem to grow out in the middle of nowhere. What their stories are about people who lived near them.. Nothing like imagination!

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  3. NonnieMay 14, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    around here, crab apple trees are much more plentiful than apple trees. we have been fortunate this spring because trees, bushes and flowers are engulfed with beautiful blossoms! I enjoyed your "perhaps" story.

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  4. MitchyLRMay 14, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    I couldn't say if it's apple or crab-apple, but it certainly has beautiful blossom. Lovely shots.

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  5. UnknownMay 14, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Beautiful blossoms!

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  6. KayMay 14, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Lovely blossoms I want to walk up and sniff them!

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  7. JenMay 14, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Very beautiful! Trees are quite something when in bloom.

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  8. Belita Isabel JaneiraMay 14, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Very beautiful blooms.. Trees in full blossom are fascinating, aren't they?

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  9. GardenOfDaisiesMay 14, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Either way, it's gorgeous!! I love apple blossoms.

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  10. Shane PollardMay 14, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful blossom images JoAnn now you know Spring has arrived.
    It's your story telling that I really love, I've got such a clear picture in my mind now of the dear mother rocking her baby beneath the tree - that's magical!
    Shane ♥

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  11. genieMay 14, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Whatever it is...apple or crabapple...it is beautiful. So filled with those white blossoms. Love the bits of yellow in the centers. genie

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  12. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieMay 14, 2013 at 11:39 PM

    Sweet ponderings, JoAnn! Love your beautiful photos and I can imagine the lovely scenes you describe! I often wonder about a beautiful flowering tree or shrub growing by itself; who planted it and why there? Lovely spring images. xoxo

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  13. greenthumbMay 14, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    So pretty, it looks a bit diferent from my crabapple but there must o many diferent types.

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  14. ClickNCameraMay 15, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    Lovely post and beautiful photos...reminds me to stop and appreciate my surroundings! Enjoy your day!

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  15. Judith @ Lavender CottageMay 16, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    The blossoms are pretty and I like how you've imagined the tree in an earlier time.
    Judith

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  16. Jemma@athomewithjemmaMay 16, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Such a beautiful white, I can just imagine a bee enjoying herself buzzing about among the blossoms! Love your photos! I am visiting from Fishtail Cottage.
    Jemma

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  17. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonMay 17, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    I too love to imagine the history of things I see growing off by their lonesome. Gorgeous white blossoms! It looks more like an apple than a crabapple to me, but who knows? So many different varieties now days. Visiting from Fishtail Cottage. Now a new follower.
    hugs,
    Jann

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