blink and you might miss it

I took some photos with my blackberry on the way to work this morning.
We are almost into my absolute favorite time of year. It's only a few days long and if you blink you might miss it. It is when everything comes into sync and all the greens and plants and flowers begin to bloom at the same time. The green is so intense and so beautiful, I think it is the most breathtaking thing I see all year.

As trees break winter dormancy and their buds develop into various leaves, twigs, and flowers, they change colors in varying combinations and intensities before it resumes full physiological function and settles in to your basic early summer green.

I love it.
So, open your eyes and see the world bloom.