Thursday, June 3, 2021

A Splash Of Spring Blooms High Above The River

The planters along the west path in Major's Hill Park include views of the Ottawa River down below.

Coming to the north end of the park, the view includes the beds up here, with Notre Dame and the National Gallery as backdrops.

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38 comments:

  1. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"June 3, 2021 at 1:55 AM

    On balance I think I prefer my flowers in a more natural setting, but I can't deny the skill involved in presenting such perfect formal beds.

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  2. italiafinlandiaJune 3, 2021 at 2:37 AM

    Love the purple ones!

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  3. TomJune 3, 2021 at 5:13 AM

    ...Ottawow for sure!

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  4. eileeninmdJune 3, 2021 at 6:25 AM

    Wow, the colors are lovely, beautiful tulips and views!
    Have a happy day and a great weekend!

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  5. David M. Gascoigne,June 3, 2021 at 7:10 AM

    A splash of spring is literally happening here - it is raining.

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  6. DeniseinVAJune 3, 2021 at 7:13 AM

    Wonderful sights to see!

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  7. GemelJune 3, 2021 at 7:15 AM

    Truly magnificent, really beautiful photos. Tulips are pure happiness.

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  8. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraJune 3, 2021 at 7:27 AM

    São magnificas as tulipas.
    Um abraço e bom Feriado.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    Livros-Autografados

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  9. Jan K. alias AfanjaJune 3, 2021 at 7:36 AM

    Tight lawns with grass that has been mowed very short, we this see less and less in the Netherlands. Less mowing results in more biodiversity.

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  10. William KendallJune 3, 2021 at 8:51 AM

    @John: these gardens are well tended.

    @Italiafinlandia: so do I.

    @Tom: definitely.

    @Eileen: thank you.

    @David: and there is rain here this morning.

    @Denise: I think so.

    @Gemel: definitely.

    @Francisco: thanks.

    @Jan: here it depends on the location.

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  11. magiceyeJune 3, 2021 at 8:57 AM

    All so pretty!

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  12. DJanJune 3, 2021 at 8:57 AM

    Magnificent tulips. Thank you.

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  13. PerthDailyPhotoJune 3, 2021 at 9:37 AM

    Beautiful captures William, such pretty colours. I have a vase of red tulips sitting on my table 🌷

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  14. RedPatJune 3, 2021 at 10:02 AM

    They are really opening up now! Lovely!

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  15. SharonJune 3, 2021 at 10:11 AM

    Such luscious colors.

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  16. William KendallJune 3, 2021 at 10:15 AM

    @Magiceye: indeed.

    @DJan: you're welcome.

    @Grace: they lift the spirits.

    @RedPat: a few days makes a difference.

    @Sharon: and more to come.

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  17. Nancy ChanJune 3, 2021 at 10:53 AM

    Colours everywhere. They are all beautiful.

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  18. CatarinaJune 3, 2021 at 11:01 AM

    Multicoloured tulips... they are beautiful!

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  19. MarleenJune 3, 2021 at 11:17 AM

    I like the round flower beds.

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  20. BillJune 3, 2021 at 11:27 AM

    Pretty colours!

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  21. Marie SmithJune 3, 2021 at 11:46 AM

    Tulips are in bloom here but not in the quantity of Ottawa’s tulips.

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  22. William KendallJune 3, 2021 at 12:01 PM

    @Nancy: they are.

    @Catarina: very much so.

    @Marleen: so do I.

    @Bill: yes they are.

    @Marie: I figured they'd bloom a bit later in the Atlantic provinces.

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  23. carol l mckennaJune 3, 2021 at 1:42 PM

    Lovely photo series of gorgeous Spring blooms ~ Xo

    Living moment by moment,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  24. Fun60June 3, 2021 at 2:30 PM

    Love the way the colours blend together in that first group.

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  25. Mari CollierJune 3, 2021 at 2:44 PM

    Love those splashes. Tweeted.

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  26. Salty Pumpkin StudioJune 3, 2021 at 4:50 PM

    Beauties. The pink and peach tulips are nice colors.

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  27. RevrunnerJune 3, 2021 at 4:56 PM

    I wonder what they do when they're all through blooming.

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  28. William KendallJune 3, 2021 at 5:28 PM

    @Carol: thank you.

    @fun60: I do too.

    @Mari: thank you.

    @Maywyn: they are.

    @Revrunner: when they are done the bulbs are dug up and other flowers and plants are put in for the duration of the growing season.

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  29. Small City ScenesJune 3, 2021 at 5:30 PM

    Tulips make everything g look better
    MB

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  30. HappyKJune 3, 2021 at 6:20 PM

    So may tulips together sure make a beautiful splash of color.

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  31. Lowcarb team memberJune 3, 2021 at 6:32 PM

    I like the look of the pink and peach tulips ...

    All the best Jan

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  32. Joanne NoragonJune 3, 2021 at 7:52 PM

    You have showed us both, and I must say, I prefer dense planting to sparse.

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  33. AngieJune 3, 2021 at 11:46 PM

    William - I was pretty impressed with the yellow until I saw the purple/white/pink flowerbed. Knocked my socks off!

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  34. William KendallJune 4, 2021 at 6:58 AM

    @MB: they do.

    @Happyone: indeed.

    @Jan: so do I.

    @Joanne: I like both.

    @Angie: thank you.

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  35. Elizabeth EdwardsJune 4, 2021 at 10:34 AM

    wow. no real words are needed. just pics. nice!! ( ;

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  36. KlaraSJune 6, 2021 at 4:10 PM

    You still have tulips in Ottawa! They've all already gone in my town.

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    1. William KendallJune 6, 2021 at 5:49 PM

      Now they're gone. Peak time this year seemed to be May 8th through 15th.

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