dazzling

dazzling, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

These gorgeous azaleas can be found in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on May 31, 2008

through the rails

through the rails, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I took this one from a bridge across the little stream in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on May 27, 2008

siesta

siesta, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

It was naptime for the geese when I walked through Stanley Park yesterday. This guy completely ignored me as I snapped his picture; I'm sure they're quite used to humans being around them.
Taken in Westfield, MA on May 27, 2008

hub

hub, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I found this gorgeous peony in Stanley Park this morning. Taken in Westfield, MA on May 27, 2008

harbinger

harbinger, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Tiny purple flowers reach for the sun in Grandmother's Garden, Westfield, MA. Taken on May 26, 2008

Happy Memorial Day

veterans, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

A big thank you to all the veterans who served their country!

Taken at the Memorial Day parade in Westfield, MA on May 26, 2008

regency

regency, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This vibrant rhododendron flower was found in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on May 24, 2008

inner sanctum

inner sanctum, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I found this lovely iris in the formal gardens at Stanley Park in Westfield, MA. Taken on May 24, 2008

requisite

requisite, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Rare yellow ladyslippers on the forest garden path in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on May 24, 2008

straight to the heart

straight to the heart, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Plump pink Bleeding Heart flowers at Grandmother's Garden, Westfield, MA. Taken on May 19, 2008

watchful

watchful, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

A mother (or father) goose keeps a watchful eye on its baby as I creep closer to get a good picture at Heritage Park in East Longmeadow, MA. Taken on May 21, 2008

funky fungus

funky fungus, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I found this interesting fungus in a half-dead tree in Heritage Park, East Longmeadow, MA. Taken on May 21, 2008

Mustang logo

Mustang logo, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I do take pictures of more than flowers! Here is a Mustang logo, taken at the Westside Taste of the Valley in West Springfield, MA, on June 9, 2007

chives

chives, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Flowering chives at Grandmother's Garden in Westfield, MA. Taken on May 19, 2008

showoff

showoff, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This very showy tulip was found at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on May 18, 2008

nicely framed

nicely framed, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I love this single lilac tulip, surrounded by ferns. Taken in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on May 18, 2008

tall

tall, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I love this birdhouse - the colors, the wood grain, the surroundings. It's found on the far side of a closed footbridge, so it's also a bit subversive to even take its picture. *g*

Taken in the wildlife sanctuary by Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on May 17, 2008

cool, cool water

cool, cool water, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Walking through Stanley Park this morning on the way to the wildlife sanctuary, I came across this little waterfall going down to the pond. The way the light was catching it was just lovely! Taken in Westfield, MA on May 17, 2008

temporal

temporal, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Lovely Japanese ferns at Stanley Park in Westfield, MA. Taken on May 11, 2008

textured

textured, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I'm not sure what type of flower this is, but I love the shaggy yellow center and the texture of the petals. I found it on the forest path in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on May 11, 2008

loverly

loverly, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Brilliantly colored tulips decorate Stanley Park in Westfield, MA. Taken on May 11, 2008

shady

shady, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I found this Japanese Jack-in-a-pulpit on the forest path at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on May 11, 2008

palpable

palpable, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Another beautiful tulip from Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on May 11, 2008.

Here's another:

Happy Mother's Day

bright & cheery, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

These gorgeous tulips were found in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on May 11. 2008

two heads are better than one

two heads are better than one, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

A pair of pigs root around for treats at McCray's Farm in South Hadley, MA. Taken on May 10, 2008

flow

flow, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I found this hosta near the rose garden in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on May 8, 2008

three little maids

three little maids, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

These three lovely dogwood trees are in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on May 8, 2008.

Here are two more shots:

there's always one

there's always one, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

It was so nice out yesterday evening that I took a walk down to Stanley Park to check on the progress of the flowers there. I found these lovely tulips by the fountain. I love the one yellow tulip hiding amongst the rosy red ones! Taken in Westfield, MA on May 7, 2008.

I took this pic, below, at the same spot on April 12:

painted

painted, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I took a walk around Pine Hill Cemetery yesterday evening, and found these lovely tulips by a gravestone. They look like they were painted! Taken in Westfield, MA on May 6, 2008

chorus line

chorus line, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Lovely bleeding hearts at Grandmother's Garden in Westfield, MA. Taken on May 4, 2008

regal

regal, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Lilacs are beginning to bloom! Taken in Westfield, MA on May 4, 2008

emerging

emerging, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Ferns unfurl at Grandmother's Garden in Westfield, MA. Taken on May 4, 2008

stature

stature, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

The tulips are in bloom at Grandmother's Garden in Westfield, MA. Taken on May 4, 2008

pale periwinkle

pale periwinkle, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I found these lovely little flowers poking up through the pine needles on the forest path in Stanley Park. Taken in Westfield, MA on April 19, 2008

early morning curtsy

early morning curtsy, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I caught this sweet scenario along Memorial Drive in Harvard Square yesterday morning at dawn. The young lady's skirt was billowing from the subway updraft, and she was dancing around as her friend took pictures.

Taken in Cambridge, MA on May 1, 2008

calm

calm, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

The footbridge over the Charles River in Cambridge, MA, this morning at dawn. Happy Beltane!