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Yes, but the flowers, however beauteous and striking, are very short-lived. Nevertheless, we were fortunate to have visited at their peak. Thanks!

Yes, finally! Thanks, Jerry.

And they have a wonderful smell!

Lovely captures, Jerry! Spring comes much more slowly to the high country, although the currant bushes are now in bloom, as well as the forsythias and a few apple trees.

Fantastic camera, and great lenses as well. I have two of them. Most of the time I use the 18-55 and 90mm.

Thanks!

Most of the green in the landscapes is from conifers. The deciduous trees and shrubs have not yet begun leafing out. But we had more snow and other moisture this winter than in the past 10 years! However, with the intense sunlight at 7000 feet of elevation it disappears fairly quickly. That landscape was taken on equinox day, a few hours before the change of seasons. Here's another.

Good light, but sunshine is not necessary. These were taken yesterday with overcast skies.