Thursday, June 15, 2017

A Farewell To Tulips

Today I bring the Tulip Festival series to a close with these shots from Commissioners Park at Dow's Lake. I hope you have viewing enjoyed this year's edition as much as I have enjoyed showing it to you.

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33 comments:

  1. HalcyonJune 15, 2017 at 2:47 AM

    I have definitely enjoyed the series. The next best thing to being there myself!

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  2. Nancy ChanJune 15, 2017 at 4:26 AM

    Beautiful series of tulips. I am going to miss these tulips.

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  3. BlogorattiJune 15, 2017 at 4:44 AM

    A great and colourful series no doubt. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraJune 15, 2017 at 5:13 AM

    Que maravilha de tulipas.
    Um abraço e boa semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    Livros-Autografados

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  5. MarleenJune 15, 2017 at 5:56 AM

    You showed amazing views William.

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  6. TomJune 15, 2017 at 6:06 AM

    ...I will be awaiting their return next spring.

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  7. Elizabeth EdwardsJune 15, 2017 at 7:43 AM

    almost give you a feel of a light snow storm ... wonder if they have a vision when they are planning? look like this or that? neat-O! ( ;

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  8. William KendallJune 15, 2017 at 7:47 AM

    @Halcyon: it has been a pleasure to show.

    @Nancy: I already miss them!

    @Blogoratti: you're welcome.

    @Francisco: thank you.

    @Marleen: thanks!

    @Tom: as will I.

    @Beth: I imagine they must.

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  9. eileeninmdJune 15, 2017 at 7:59 AM

    Yes, I have enjoyed the tulips and your beautiful photos. Lovely post. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!

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  10. KarlJune 15, 2017 at 8:36 AM

    Great closing highlight, William !
    I enjoyed this series very much, I've never seen so many tulips before :)

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  11. PerthDailyPhotoJune 15, 2017 at 8:39 AM

    This series has been a visual delight William, merci beaucoup!

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  12. RedPatJune 15, 2017 at 9:39 AM

    I've been amazed by this series, William! It was a good year for tulips!

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  13. Small City ScenesJune 15, 2017 at 9:41 AM

    Bye Bye Tulips you are beautiful and amazing---see you next year!
    MB

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  14. LowellJune 15, 2017 at 9:48 AM

    I've enjoyed this series very much. I wonder how many thousands of tulips are grown there every year...

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  15. RedJune 15, 2017 at 10:01 AM

    Ottawa has a long run of tulips which really adds a classy touch to the city.

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  16. William KendallJune 15, 2017 at 10:30 AM

    @Eileen: thank you!

    @Karl: it's a delight to get to see them every year.

    @Grace: you're welcome.

    @RedPat: it certainly was.

    @MB: just in time for me to start another big series!

    @Lowell: more than a million bulbs are planted.

    @Red: it really does!

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  17. SharonJune 15, 2017 at 10:33 AM

    Your city truly is at the very top when it comes to tulips. They are spectacular.

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  18. LindaJune 15, 2017 at 11:26 AM

    This has been a beautiful and refreshing series.

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  19. NormaJune 15, 2017 at 11:38 AM

    No more tulips? Waaaaaahhhhhh!

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  20. Salty Pumpkin StudioJune 15, 2017 at 12:01 PM

    Thank you! Your tulip photos have been a spring highlight.

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  21. DeniseinVAJune 15, 2017 at 3:46 PM

    Thank you William, I have thoroughly enjoyed this year's series.

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  22. BillJune 15, 2017 at 4:58 PM

    A great series William. Lots of colours, displays and of course tulips.:) Thanks for sharing the event with us.

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  23. CatalystJune 15, 2017 at 5:01 PM

    The tulips are so beautiful it's a shame their season is so short. Thanks for photographing them, William.

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  24. William KendallJune 15, 2017 at 5:06 PM

    @Sharon: they certainly are.

    @Linda: I've enjoyed showing these off.

    @Norma: alas, all good things must come to an end.

    @Maywyn: you're welcome!

    @Denise: thank you!

    @Bill: it was a pleasure.

    @Catalyst: they're around just a short time, but they are a delight to see.

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  25. Janey and Co.June 15, 2017 at 5:19 PM

    Your climate must lend it' s self to hosting these beautiful blossoms.

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  26. Lowcarb team memberJune 15, 2017 at 6:22 PM

    Farewell to the wonderful tulips, I have thoroughly enjoyed all of your posts.

    All the best Jan

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  27. RevrunnerJune 15, 2017 at 6:48 PM

    I still just cannot imagine the work involved in keeping these plants at their peak.

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  28. Mari CollierJune 15, 2017 at 7:34 PM

    Of course, I enjoyed those photos of the beautiful flowers. I even envied you for being there.

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  29. LoisJune 15, 2017 at 8:22 PM

    I have enjoyed it. Thanks!

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  30. Jan K. alias AfanjaJune 16, 2017 at 7:27 AM

    I have missed a lot of beautiful pictures and interesting stories so far this year, but I am glad to be here just in time to see some of your wonderful flowers.

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  31. Klara SJune 16, 2017 at 3:04 PM

    It was a real pleasure to see your photos of tulips. Thank you.

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  32. orvokkiJune 16, 2017 at 4:32 PM

    All beauty has to end someday. It was very nice to watch all these tulips.

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  33. William KendallJune 28, 2017 at 10:46 AM

    @Janey: it seems to be right for them.

    @Jan: I enjoyed showing them.

    @Revrunner: it's a lot of work.

    @Mari: it is an annual pleasure to see them.

    @Lois: you're welcome!

    @Jan: it's good to see you on the mend.

    @Klara: thank you!

    @Orvokki: indeed!

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