Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Springtime in the Rockies (Blossoms and Snow)

It's springtime in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, which means an incredible variety of weather. It seems early in the year, but suddenly this one type of tree has blossomed all along the front range, in Colorado Springs and Denver. I don't know what type of tree it is, but it's certainly beautiful.
Those photos were taken in downtown Colorado Springs on Sunday, walking around in a t-shirt and shorts. This next photo was taken on Tuesday, at the end of a spring snowstorm.
And this great variety of weather and skies within two days is my entry for Skywatch Friday.
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38 comments:

  1. MarilynApril 4, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    I saw many of the trees in Denver on Sunday as well as many more. No weather surprises me here in Colorado. A coat is always in the car!♥♫

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  2. KaoriApril 4, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    You have such variety of weather in your area! The blossoms look gorgeous against the blue sky! Plus you get to enjoy a little bit more of snow, too :D

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  3. Sylvia KApril 4, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Oh, WOW! the extremes we have seen this year -- from one end of the weather spectrum to the other! That is a gorgeous tree and such beautiful captures, Al! I think I would avoid the snow covered swing set!! Hope your week is going well regardless of what kind of weather you have!!

    Sylvia

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  4. ErikaApril 4, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    The weather is fool, in Italy too. I think that this tree could be a cherry.
    Best regards from Italy-
    Erika

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  5. LindaApril 4, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    How beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing.

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  6. CheriApril 4, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    It looks like maybe a Bradford Pear Tree. Whatever tree, it's beautiful!

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  7. ViolaApril 4, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    WOW!! What a contrast!! =O and that for only a short time, 2 days!! So interesting to see your town.. and a very lovely blossoming tree! even the photo with the snow is SO awesome!! =)

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  8. Beautiful DayApril 5, 2012 at 3:43 AM

    Pretty sure this is a white cherry blossom tree. Your photos are superb! :)

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  9. Stefano DavanzoApril 5, 2012 at 4:43 AM

    Incredible and wonderful shot...
    Best wishes for a happy Easter

    Ciao
    Stefano

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  10. SciaradaApril 5, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    Ciao Al, a gorgeous riot of life!
    Happy Easter to you and your loved ones!

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  11. SciaradaApril 5, 2012 at 5:09 AM

    Ciao Al, a gorgeous riot of life!
    Happy Easter to you and your loved ones!

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  12. CameraCruiseApril 5, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    Beautiful photos!
    We have the same variety here.

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  13. AnonymousApril 5, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Blossoms as white as the snow. What a fabulous contrast!

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  14. momto8April 5, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    wow! what craziness! your pictures make me want to visit !! love the blossoms!
    I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.

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  15. VagabondeApril 5, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Your pictures describe well how quickly your weather changes. The trees are beautiful with their huge white blooms.

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  16. sonia a. mascaroApril 5, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Wow! What a gorgeous tree!
    Yes, it's a great variety of weather and skies.
    I would love to know Colorado Springs and Denver.

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  17. Sallie (FullTime-Life.comApril 5, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    This post definitely tells anyone who doesn't know everything there is to know about CO weather (esp. this time of year!). Love it.

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  18. SivindenApril 5, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Beautiful blooming trees!

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  19. RajeshApril 5, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    Wonderful shots. The flowery tree looks beautiful.

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  20. UnknownApril 5, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Beautiful trees!! Your weather is like ours, a bit unreliable.Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  21. CarverApril 5, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    I love the white flowers against the blue sky and also the spring snow shot.

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  22. Penelope NotesApril 5, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    I thought we had moody weather in BC but this certainly looks impressive. I can see why no one is sliding and the snow is probably not deep enough for sledding. The purity of both blossoms and snow make very pretty pictures, though. :)

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  23. CarolApril 5, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Love those white flowering trees! Beautiful. You sure do have dramatic weather changes!

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  24. JoyfulApril 5, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Beautiful! I find living around mountains can bring such quick changes to the weather. Nonetheless we don't have t-shirt weather here yet! Happy Spring and have a blessed Easter weekend.

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  25. From The HeartApril 5, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Amazing weather..the photos are great!

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  26. lina @women's perspectivesApril 5, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Great shots. The tree is very lovely...

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  27. Martha ZApril 5, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    Spring seems never to make up its mind, especially in the mountains.

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  28. Tatjana ParkachevaApril 5, 2012 at 11:59 PM

    Beautiful trees.

    Regards and best wishes

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  29. LindaApril 6, 2012 at 4:51 AM

    Looks like a cherry to me. Very striking contrasts - not so comfortable to experience for real, tho.

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  30. Wild_BillApril 6, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    Gee whiz you live in a beautiful part of the country. Colorado is a place of extremes! Such wonderful shots! Thanks.

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  31. LizApril 6, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    Beautiful photos. Happy sky watching and I wish you a Happy Easter.

    My Sky.

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  32. ArijaApril 6, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    It looks like a Bradford Pear, an ornamental both for blossom and stunning autumn leaves.
    There's nothing like contrast to add spice to life!

    Have a Happy Easter wherever you are.

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  33. AnnaApril 6, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Beautiful Spring-photos!
    I love them...
    Easter greetings from Holland,
    Anna :-))

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  34. ExploreColoradoApril 6, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    There's nothing quite like springtime in the rockies.

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  35. CraveCuteApril 6, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    Beautiful blossoms against the sky! I think it is a pear tree. Very nice shot!

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  36. Vores haveApril 6, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    Thanks for the comment on my blog.
    Unfortunately I can not get added to a translation button on my blog have asked my provider One.com.
    I use Google translate to translate (make a copy of the text)
    Wishing you a good day / good Easter.
    Hugs Hanne Bente

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  37. Spare Parts and PicsApril 6, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    Beautiful spring shots, Al. The weather change is certainly dramatic!!

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  38. JaneApril 9, 2012 at 2:50 AM

    That blossom is beautiful, yes very freaky weather around at the moment, we had some snow last week too. I am hoping the weather will improve here soon though as I am now sick of the cold and wet winter.

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