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April 25, 2012

Dusk.

Black Locust Blooms
I was wandering around the yard the other evening about a half-hour before sundown -- sans dogs -- and was blown away at how beautiful everything looked, felt, smelled...

No wind, no bugs, just quiet... with the exception of the familiar sound of an occasional bird off in the distance...

robins, cardinals, goldfinch, wild turkeys, pheasant, Canada geese, to name a few.

I must have taken at least 50 photos of what I saw, but the blossoms of the black locust tree
totally captured the essence of that evening. Have you ever smelled the fragrance? It's really something special. I do wish I could bottle it up and savor it after the petals are long gone. It's that good.

It was as if time had stopped. For me. To go where I pleased. To take it all in. In the still of that evening.

It was about the time I was really getting into myself that Buck decided to escape out the back door to find me. Sioux followed.

I was no longer alone in my thoughts.

Life was barreling towards me like 100-pound German Shepherd.


And that's no metaphor.

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66 comments:

  1. The best way to get disturbed! :-)

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  3. We have a few black locust trees in our woods, so I'm running out there today to see if they have blooms like yours. I've never noticed them before, but yours are just beautiful.

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  4. great post! stunning photos!

    you're so lucky to have such a beauty just minutes from your door!
    lovely blooms!
    glad you're getting outside to do the things you enjoy!

    ...then came those adorable dogs!

    xoxo

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  5. I'm guessing you weren't too upset about this distraction?

    Thanks for all the WW links - I was wondering where I could link up!

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  6. I love that feeling right at the edge of the day. Could you bottle some of that black locust up and send it to me? I've never smelled it and it sounds incredible.

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  7. Sounds like you had a perfect evening Nancy! Those quiet times with nature around us are always so special. You captured them perfectly in your photos and words!
    xo Catherine

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  8. Great description. I felt like I was out there walking beside you. Love that last shot. I have never been around a black locust when blooming, must go find one.

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  9. Such a dreamy looking photo. Love any bush or tree that flowers in the springtime. They all just take my breath away.

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  10. You had me captivated in your still of the moment.

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  12. I love the photo of your dogs running toward you, tongues hanging out:-)
    I am not familiar with the black locust tree, but my lilac bush has been filling the air with its fragrance. I love that time of the evening when things are still and you just want to bottle the peaceful feelings.
    Alas, it's raining this morning and I expect the lilacs will suffer.

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  13. Found you through Tina's WW. Beautiful photos!

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  14. Moments alone are great...but 100 pound German Shepards are pretty great too!

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  16. I felt like I was right there with you. I love that the dogs couldn't wait to join you.

    And I was so happy that the wind finally gave us a break yesterday. It can drive me insane sometimes!

    Enjoy the beautiful day!

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  17. I love that time of day.

    Hahaha, you couldn't be too far away from your "shadows"!

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  18. Thanks for the plant ID! I didn't know what kind of tree was blooming around!

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  19. sounds like a perfect evening!

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  20. I think they were trying to tell you something- don 't take walks without us!

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  21. It looks delightful and sounds like the scent is divine. Love your photo of 'life barreling towards' you too! Lovely captures both in picture and in words Nancy! Thanks!

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  23. It's very pretty there where you live in Nebraska. It's so blah and bland here, but that's this part of Oklahoma. What few trees I have up around the house and buildings are rare, We live on top of rock so not much grows well. Glad you had a quiet peaceful time for awhile. It's rare and so is treasured I'm sure. Love and Hugs!

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  24. There is something really special about beautiful blue springtime flowers and bushes. And I so appreciate your reference to the smells....!!

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  25. i can't say i know what black locust blossoms smell like. sure are purty tho. (not to take away from buck and sioux, of course.)

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  26. Now I've got to google black locust blossoms.. never seen them, I don't think!

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  27. Sounds heavenly. We don't have Black Locust trees here. I would love to see/smell one some day. Thanks for sharing the experience.

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  28. I just love your photography Nancy. The way you capture this world is absolutely beautiful. Enjoy your day!

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  29. I'll have to find a black locust tree

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  30. Pretty treees but some foresters don't leave them standing. You can eat those blooms also.

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  31. I have never seen nor smelled a black locust. It is just gorgeous! I am glad you had some peaceful moments to yourself.

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  32. I have never seen or heard of a black locust before. Beautiful flowers!

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  33. Beautiful! It is soooo nice to have a few moments outside (camera in hand) and soak it all in.....quietly....

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  34. this made me laugh. i can so relate. :)

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  35. I could hear the quiet and the birds......then those dogs came....:0

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  36. Sounds like a wonderful time to be out by yourself.

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  37. What a wonderful post! You captured perfect moments. . .including the romp of loving dogs. Love how you combine words and photos.

    We once had honey locust trees in California - and I can't recall that they blossomed. Black locust sounds gorgeous.

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  38. Love this post, Nancy! There are many locust trees in our town, but the flowers are white. Of course, it's too early for any blooming here, anyway. And your description of the dogs "escaping" is wonderful.

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  39. Sounds like a perfect evening, and I just love the shot of the dogs.

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  40. What a gorgeous tree! Love all those blooms billowing from it!

    I've heard that an hour after sunrise and an hour before sunset are the golden hours for photography. I think mine is actually just as the sun appears or disappears above the tree line. Otherwise, it's too dark. I'll have to play with it some and see.

    Isn't it funny what snaps us out of our reverie?! Such cutie pies. All 100 lbs. of them, lo!

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  41. Nancy, thanks for sharing that moment of peace and solitude. That is something I haven't had in ages! Beautiful photo!

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  42. Nancy, thanks for sharing that moment of peace and solitude. That is something I haven't had in ages! Beautiful photo!

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  43. Dusk is a lovely time...I'm so glad you were able to experience peace and solitude; well, that is until that big dog arrived :)

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  44. Glad you had a good evening.
    Wonderful photos! :o)

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  45. Those dogs are really handsome or beautiful..well, maybe not beautiful Don't think that fits a German shepherd....but shall we say really good looking?

    I was noticing the locust around here is on the downhill side of their bloom...and I do know the smell you are talking about.

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  46. I've never seen a black locust tree. Beautiful!! And I love that doggie bokeh. They are just the most handsome dogs.

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  47. Your picture of the Black Locust blooms is simply stunning!! Love your pups too! :)

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  48. I had a moment like that when I walked around our woods the other day taking pictures of the beautiful blooms I could see.
    Lovely picture and your dogs look cute as well :))

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  50. thanks for joining us with this beautiful pics :)

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  51. Hi Nancy, you have a beautiful blog, I love your photos, and being a country girl myself can relate to your words and interesting stories. I want to thank you for taking the time to leave me your thoughtful comment, it is much appreciated. I was having a 'bad' day, I know we all have them. My photography skills are very much at a novice level, but I'm working on them. The Black Locust flowers are the prettiest blue.

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  52. Lovely moment of peace and solitude! :) sweet dreams.

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  53. Don't believe I have ever seen a black locust. Lovely

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  54. I love time for myself by myself...it's rare...but I love it!...:)JP

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  55. Oh nothing like doggy love. I have never smelled Locust trees sounds wonderful. B

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  56. such a beautiful evening . . .

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  57. They were missing you. I'm happy you enjoyed a little solitude among the spring time splendor before you were surely loved a whole ton by those wonderful furry friend. Hugs! P.S> I hope you will join us at the hop tomorrow :-)

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  58. I love when I can step outside and the worries of the world dissipate and I am swept up in enjoying the space around me. Those dogs are adorable - and I bet a little bit of a handful.

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  59. The black locust blossoms are beautiful. Don't you just love a little quiet time like that to yourself. But fun to have thee company of the dogs too.

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  62. Gotta love the dogs! The locust blooms are beautiful!

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  66. They look so happy to see you!

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