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Monday, April 6, 2015

Mosaic Monday

We braved the crowds and enjoyed the sunshine and went down to Skagit Valley - south of here - to see the Tulip Fields in bloom.  The weather has been rainy and I expected the tulips to be damaged from the wind and rain - but they were in great shape.  We did get into one traffic jam near one of the big growers and their Tulip Festival activities - but once we got through there we picked the less traveled roads and got some great photos.  There were long, long lines of cars coming to see the tulips and leaving also - but we have learned the roads that won't have  all the traffic from Seattle and British Columbia.

I'll just let you enjoy the flowers.


















It was a wonderful tour of the flowers.


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24 comments:

  1. The Furry GnomeApril 6, 2015 at 5:37 AM

    Those fields really are incredible! I've never seen anything like it!

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  2. Sara - Villa EmiliaApril 6, 2015 at 6:28 AM

    All your photos are wonderful, but I like especially the collages you have made.
    Thank you for sharing this amazing beauty!

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  3. Debra She Who SeeksApril 6, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    Just magnificent!

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  4. MontanagirlApril 6, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    Absolutely stunning! You did a wonderful job of photographing them...so many beautiful colors and varieties!!

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  5. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©April 6, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    Fantastic flower pics, JoAnn!
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  6. Judith @ Lavender CottageApril 6, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    Ah, the beauty of blogging when one can sit at home and see all these tulips as shared through another's lens. Wow, what a sight!
    Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday JoAnn.

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  7. MarigeneApril 6, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    Absolutely stunning photos, JoAnn! I have recently come to love tulips. I guess I just never gave them much thought until about 10 years ago. I am looking for some peony tulips...I think they are also called doubles.
    Have a great week.

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  8. eileeninmdApril 6, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    What a pretty sight to see, so many tulips and colors. Gorgeous images.. Have a happy week!

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  9. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 6, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    That takes my breath away....awesome!!! Like nothing I've ever seen before! I'm so glad you had good weather to drive out there and take photos! It's something most of us will never get to see. Take care of yourself this week! I know you have a busy one planned. Sweet hugs, Diane

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  10. CarverApril 6, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    Fantastic shots of the tulip fields.

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  11. Maureen @ Josephina BallerinaApril 6, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    Especially like the first photo with the stripe.
    :) m & jb who is quick to point out she has some lovely stripes, too

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  12. Amy at love made my homeApril 6, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    Such incredible beauty!! Thank you for taking us along! xx

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  13. Lochness LassApril 6, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    stunning.....wow....wow...wow

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  14. Thelma April 6, 2015 at 3:51 PM

    Simply Beautiful. I have never seen so many tulips in one place. Thanks for sharing

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  15. Thelma April 6, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    My son lives is Vancouver drove up there last week with his family. He posted some gorgeous photos on FB also.

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  16. LorrieApril 6, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    I've seen so many wonderful photos (like yours) of the tulip fields. One day we'll get down to see them. Stunning impact with all the colors and long rows of flowers.

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  17. Julie FukudaApril 6, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    Oh my, what a beautiful display! My husband bought me a pack of five tulip bulbs which I planted along the border of the lot I am weeding, So far they are not looking a fraction that that healthy and may or may not be thinking of displaying flowers. I should walk over there and show them your pictures for a bit of inspiration.

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  18. SylviaApril 6, 2015 at 9:27 PM

    JoAnn, What a wonderful collection of tulips! Thanks for sharing. Sylvia D.

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  19. KayApril 6, 2015 at 10:42 PM

    Heaven! You're right - they look wonderful! Thanks for braving the crowds and sharing.It's a glorious display!

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  20. JApril 7, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    Utterly amazing! No wonder people back up for miles to see this sight, especially since it is so short lived. That first shot is breathtaking! It comes the closest to describing the impact that only being there in person must have. One thing surprises me, though. Considering the times I have planted tulips marked "red" and had PINK ones pop up, I'm impressed that I don't see any "stray puppies" among the solid color fields!

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  21. KarenApril 7, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! Love it! Such beauty! Thanks for visiting me! Karen

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  22. DonnaApril 7, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    JoAnn how lucky you live close enough to this heaven...I have always wanted to see this in person...just amazing.

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  23. Pamela GordonApril 7, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    Wow, Wow, Wow! Wouldn't 'my' deer have a grand time eating all those delicious tulips! What an amazing sight to see JoAnn. They are just gorgeous.

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  24. annApril 7, 2015 at 6:27 PM

    Coming to you by way of Mosaic Monday. Oh what heaven to see acres and acres of tulips. They are so gorgeous. Exactly where are they?

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