blossoms – Ruth E. Hendricks Photography

Cascade of Blossoms

March 27, 2023 by Ruth Categories: PhotographyTags: blossoms, flowering trees, neighborhood, photography, Pittsburgh, postaday, Spring, tree 7 Comments

Wordless Wednesday

Lenten Roses in bloom
these plants are from my friend Joan’s Garden

“Lenten rose (Helleborus x hybridus) is not a rose; it’s a perennial hybrid hellebore belonging to the buttercup family”

March 7, 2023 by Ruth Categories: PhotographyTags: blossoms, flowers, garden, Hellebore, Lent, Lenten Roses, perennial, photography, plants, postaday 7 Comments

Spring Snow Effect on Blossoms

Taken less than a week apart -the same two trees.

In front of the Church Brew Works first photo on right. After the snow effects on the left

March 31, 2022 by Ruth Categories: PhotographyTags: blossoms, Church Brew Works, city scene, neighborhood, photography, Pittsburgh PA, postaday, snow, Spring, trees 5 Comments

Redbud in Bloom

Eastern Redbud in bloom at sunset. Planted in my backyard by a friend, as a memorial to my parents.

It was their favorite tree. The blossoms cover the whole of the branches.

April 17, 2021April 17, 2021 by Ruth Categories: PhotographyTags: backyard memorial, blossoms, Eastern Redbud, parents, Pittsburgh PA, redbud tree, Spring, tree, tribute 8 Comments

Bridal-Wreath Spiraea in Bloom

Cascades of white blossoms, like water spilling over the falls. This week the Spiraea is in full bloom.

“Spiraea prunifolia, commonly called bridalwreath spirea, is a species of the genus Spiraea, sometimes also spelled Spirea. It flowers mid-spring, around May 5th, and is native to Japan, Korea, and China. It is sometimes cultivated as a garden plant elsewhere. WikipediaScientific name: Spiraea prunifolia”

May 18, 2020May 18, 2020 by Ruth Categories: Garden, PhotographyTags: blossoms, bridal wreath, flowering bush, flowers, HIghland Park, neighborhood, photography, Pittsburgh PA, postaday, Spiraea, Spring 9 Comments

Twin Pink Dogwoods in Full Blossom

Is it full blossom or full bloom?

After being at home for so long it feels strange to be in the car. I drove out today to the Post Office, to deliver and mail some masks to friends and family. On my way home, I saw these gorgeous pink dogwood trees in full bloom. Good thing the name of the church is embossed in stone above the doors. I was distracted when I pulled over to take a quick photo of the blossoming trees on my phone.

Christ Lutheran Church in Millvale on Evergreen Road. Perhaps they stood out since it was a gray and gloomy day but these twin dogwoods brightened the landscape and were amazing to see. I did google the Legend of the Dogwood that was in the recesses of my mind , the symbolism of the blossoms and but the legend was debunked as no Dogwood grows in Israel. I think somewhere there is a postcard in my possession with the legend printed on it.

April 30, 2020 by Ruth Categories: PhotographyTags: blossoming trees, blossoms, Christ Lutheran Church, church, Dogwood, Evergreen Road, flowering trees, Millvale PA, photography, Pink Dogwood, postaday, Spring, trees 9 Comments

The Redbud is in Bloom for Easter

Eastern Redbud tree. It was a beautiful day today before the downpour of rain arrived Saturday night. Just look at that blue sky.

A friend planted the Redbud in my backyard as a memorial to my parents after they’d passed. Thanks, Ginny.

It was my parents favorite type of tree. The way the pink blossoms emerge along the entire branch makes it a stand out amongst the flowering trees.

April 21, 2019 by Ruth Categories: GardenTags: backyard, blossoms, Easter, Eastern Redbud, flowering tree, memorial, photography, postaday, Spring, tree, weather 7 Comments

Blossoms?

Looks like blossoms. Doesn’t it?

Noon, Monday March 18th Columbus Ohio – after last night’s snowstorm.

March 18, 2019 by Ruth Categories: PhotographyTags: blossoms, branches, Columbus OH, family, photography, postaday, snow, trees, weather, winter 27 Comments

Signs of Spring in Berlin: Weekly Photo Challenge

Awakening 2. Signs of Spring in Berlin. Real time.

Yesterday’s post was of Grandson Charlie when he was brand new, just opening his eyes- from the 2015 archives. I caused a bit of confusion as he’ll celebrate his 3rd birthday in June.