Kings Canyon Overlook
This is the view from an overlook off of 198 driving through Kings Canyon National Park
Bright trees
Nature meets building
Two precocious bloomers.
Rhododendrons along the Laurel Ridge Trail overlook the famous peony gardens (which are weeks from blooming).

DP130-2013  Posted very late May 10; processed ditto.

The rhododendrons are (left, pink) 'Olga Mezitt', and (right, purple) 'Haughty Pink'.
Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor, Michigan
May 8, 2013

Thanks to all whose comments, stars, and green thumbs pushed my pansies up the chart, even though they were a day late.
eastern towee on japanese pine tree
Pine Tree High School's Sam Stoker during spring practice. (© Christopher R. Vinn/www.etsn.fm)
Pine Tree High School's Caleb Chumley during Spring practice. (© Christopher R. Vinn/www.etsn.fm)
Pine Tree High School's Sam Stoker during spring practice. (© Christopher R. Vinn/www.etsn.fm)
Pine Tree High School's Caleb Chumley during Spring practice. (© Christopher R. Vinn/www.etsn.fm)
Kings Canyon Overlook
This is the view from an overlook off of 198 driving through Kings Canyon National Park
Kings Canyon Overlook
This is the view from an overlook off of 198 driving through Kings Canyon National Park
Kings Canyon Overlook
This is the view from an overlook off of 198 driving through Kings Canyon National Park
See photo in original gallery.