Spring's a little late this year, here in the Emerald City. I've been enjoying my recent walks, watching the blooms finally burst forth.

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Sights like these brighten a gray day.

 
     
   
     
Once a year, this fence is a pretty picture.
     
   
     
And oh boy - the rhododendrons. I never met a rhody I didn't love!
   

     
   
     
I don't recall seeing a rhody until I moved here. The colors are awesome, from papery white -


     
   
     
- to glorious two-toned pastel shades.
     
   
     
There are so many shades of each hue.
     
   
     
The delicate blossoms bear testament to the overnight showers.

   
     
   
     
Eyecatching red!
 
 
     
   
     
Some looked a little 'rusty' - a result of the cold, wet spring/
 
 
     
   
     
Others were like little bursts of flame.
 

     
   
     
Sunny yellow rhododendrons brightened up several gardens.

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