very calming, i love your softness to your photos, nice job! :)

the light here is so pretty. i particularly like the shape of the branch(?) that you have featured. it has a softness (not the out of focus kind) that i really like. good work! jen

Ahhh! The coming of spring, young trees and other growth budding for the first time. I can hardly wait!..=) We're still waiting in Michigan, although it's officially spring, it doesn't mean much when it's still cold and snowing. Great job!..=)

Would you trade it for a half melted snowman perhaps ...
LOL
I got refused already but do not lose hope and keep on proposing the swap. LOL
10/10 and on my HD, Cindy !!!

This is really good sis, nice picture capture and the soft effect really makes this image special. Great work with the shot and the close up is awesome. Nicely taken.

This is great! Cindy...I love the 'moody'ness' of it all.....so peaceful to look at.....Bob

This photo is stunning Cindy. It is a great reminder of new life.

Very nice Cindy!! A great sign of things to come this spring! Looks like it will bloom before our very eyes! Nice shot Cindy!! ~Dan

Simply superb Cindy!

I agree with Cookie on this one...the softness is very nice. I also like the way the light plays on the subject but also there is a soft background light too! Very peaceful feelings emanating from this photo! Beautiful and creative...your trademark!

Very nice work Cindy, I love the soft light playing in the sprouts. High vote again.
Hilde

Hi Cindy, once again, I am amazed at your expression of and at your utilization of light! It makes a world of difference! You are a great 'light reader', and this is not easy to learn my friend! You do it so well, and consistantly so! I marvel at your ability to do this, because as I am sure you know, this is the 'key' word in photography, among many others, of course! Now this is what I am told, I still have much to learn, my dear! I say this with great humility! Very lovely indeed, Sincerely, Marilyn

Spring has sprung and as usual you have managed to capture a stunning example. As stated above, light is almost the most important element of a great image and you have learned how to use it for its maximum effect.

This is soo pretty Cindy, and I'm envious, the lilac (is it?) already has grown leaves there, when here there's not even sign of spring. Very well done.

wow :D the start of spring in one shot :D great capture!

So lovely how you have captured the beginning of the life cycle. Life springs anew....you bring it to us so beautifully.

This is a nice relaxing simple picture. Staring at this long enough will make anyone at peace. :) Well, hey, it worked for me. Perhaps I should go to bed now?!

very nice shot.. very easy on the eyes, great work

Hi Cindy, lovely as always.
JuneBug

Very nice!!!! :-)))

Very nice ... Love the presentation