Some places in the US don't have snow

[michael_elenko]

<p>Thought I'd inject some hints of spring to provide some color contrast to the beautiful snow befalling many of you. Though we've had our share of rain in Western Washington, it's also been a few degrees above normal--enough to spur on pre-Spring 3-4 weeks early. <br>

We're a week away from youth baseball workouts!</p>

<p>From our front yard;<br>

<strong>Manzanita Blooming</strong></p>

<p><img src="http://www.smugmug.com/photos/786381411_D5bQY-L.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>K20D, DA Ltd. 35mm macro, f 8 @ 1/125, ISO 400</p>

<p><strong>Manzanita Closeup</strong></p>

<p><img src="http://www.smugmug.com/photos/786381438_cmRX6-L.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>K20D, Voigtlander 125mm, f 8 @ 1/125, ISO 400</p>

<p><strong>Rhododendron From Washington Park Arboretum</strong></p>

<p><img src="http://www.smugmug.com/photos/786390156_VDhsQ-L.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p> K20D, Mamiya/Sekor 60mm M42 macro, f 5.6 @ 1/125, ISO 200</p>

<p><strong>Crocus Popping at Washington Park Arboretum</strong></p>

<p><img src="http://www.smugmug.com/photos/786386161_7eTXU-L.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p> K20D, Mamiya/Sekor 60mm M42 macro, f 5.6 @ 1/20, ISO 100</p>

<p>ME</p>

[Tony Evans]

<p>Hey Michael, send some up here. We have another two months. (Great Pics).</p>

[bob-c]

<p>I can smell them, Michael. </p>

[shots worth sharing]

<p>Boy, those lift my spirits--thanks, Michael!</p>

[stemked]

<p>We should be out of snow soon too...just as soon as we send it all to Vancouver for the games!</p>

[kfrog]

<p>Wow, flowers! Nice photos Michael. All we're getting here in Houston is cold rain.</p>

[frank_b._baiamonte]

<p>Nice.</p>

[garry_young1]

<p>Nice Michael. Pleasant colors!</p>

[jgredline]

<p>Nice series Mike, My fav is the third. Love the sweet bokeh!</p>