Monday, February 21, 2011

Anemones in the Forest

Now that the rain has finally arrived (and arrived again, and again, and again...) the Israeli countryside is again bursting into its full technicolor glory. What a beautiful change from the dried out browns of summer.

This field of anemones, with cyclamen and thistles sprinkled about as well, is blooming in a forest just a few minutes from my home and was the site of a delightful picnic Saturday afternoon (and good that we got it in when we did, it's been rainy and miserable ever since!).



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27 comments:

  1. DinaFebruary 21, 2011 at 3:21:00 PM GMT+2

    Wow, this photo is other-worldly. You seem to have a real forest in the area!
    Yes, Shabbat was a good day. So nice that all the blossoms on my almond tree opened within a few hours.

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  2. MaribethFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:00:00 PM GMT+2

    Beautiful shot, Robin. Oh to be in that field with the lovely flowers and NO SNOW!

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  3. rayaFebruary 21, 2011 at 5:53:00 PM GMT+2

    what gorgeous reds!! i love it!
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    http://unshouted.wordpress.com/2011/02/21/ravishing-reds/

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  4. IsreviewFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:44:00 PM GMT+2

    Great Shot Robin! As the rain and thunder was going at it yesterday I was thinking of all the stunning flowers I too got to see over this past weekend, I was also thinking there will be even more this coming weekend :)

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  5. AndyFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:13:00 PM GMT+2

    Nice shot Robin. I can hardly wait until it starts to rain here.

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  6. RalphFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:13:00 PM GMT+2

    Wildflowers are a sure sign of Spring (wish we had a few of these sprouting through the snow in New England), the small and subtle reds are more powerful that their size indicates. Warmth, sun and rain is what the flora desires, and we will be rewarded with their beauty!

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  7. EG CameraGirlFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:18:00 PM GMT+2

    Wow! Anemones are wildflowers in Israel!? I LOVE them!

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  8. DimpleFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:19:00 PM GMT+2

    What a beautiful place! I'm glad you enjoyed your picnic when you did!

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  9. eileeninmdFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:17:00 PM GMT+2

    Wow, this is a gorgeous scene. I love the pretty red Anemones.

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  10. PattiFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:27:00 PM GMT+2

    These are lovely anemones. Perfect for Ruby Tuesday! Did you lie on your stomach to get this shot?

    Inquiring minds want to know. ;-)

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  11. MariceFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:55:00 AM GMT+2

    that is really beautiful!

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  12. quillyFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:36:00 AM GMT+2

    Great capture! I love the way the red "pops" against the greens.

    When you get to my blog you might want to scroll down a bit and look at my duck photos. They will probably interest you most.

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  13. CarlettaFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:09:00 AM GMT+2

    What a beautiful spot to spend time! I'm envious of your picnic spot.
    Lovely spring photo!

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  14. smFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:16:00 PM GMT+2

    beautiful photo

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  15. RobinFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:04:00 PM GMT+2

    Not lying down completely Patti, just squatting low :). I'd have crushed other flowers if I'd laid down.

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  16. kayerjFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:26:00 PM GMT+2

    so magical . . .

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  17. Rayna ElianaFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:44:00 PM GMT+2

    What a beautiful capture of nature's loveliness.

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  18. Rubie LeeFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:03:00 AM GMT+2

    nice shot its beautiful have a nice day
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  19. clavsFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:46:00 AM GMT+2

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  20. RekhaFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:29:00 PM GMT+2

    Fabulous capture...the focus on the flowers make it picturesque...

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  21. Come Away With MeFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:41:00 PM GMT+2

    What a gorgeous photo! I love how the red poppies are so sharp and clear.

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  22. Colette SFebruary 24, 2011 at 1:34:00 AM GMT+2

    oooh these are so pretty! My fave color too.

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  23. mouseyFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:24:00 PM GMT+2

    great photos you have in here... thanks for the visit

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  24. LeoraFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:18:00 AM GMT+2

    Delightful. What a joy! Kolaneyot, kolaneyot, is that the song?

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  25. RobinFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:45:00 PM GMT+2

    Yup, Kalaniot :).

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  26. SailorMarch 2, 2011 at 1:56:00 AM GMT+2

    Beautiful!

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  27. Grace @ Sandier PasturesMarch 5, 2011 at 4:50:00 PM GMT+2

    I love these brightly colored flowers! Love the greens as well. There's no scene like that here in our desert :-(

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