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Photography

Mousetoescamper

(6,195 posts) Wed Feb 12, 2025, 02:27 PM Feb 2025

Lilac in winter [View all]

Taken this morning following last night's snowfall. My lilac might be familiar to you; I've posted photos of it when its buds first emerge in the spring and when the bush is in full bloom.

In full bloom, last spring

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Lilac in winter [View all] Mousetoescamper Feb 2025 OP

That top photo is fabulous!! CrispyQ Feb 2025 #1

Thanks, CrispyQ! Mousetoescamper Feb 2025 #6

Wow! That first photo is stunning in the details. Love seeing it up close. CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2025 #2

Thanks and you're welcome, Peggy! Mousetoescamper Feb 2025 #8

You chose wisely! The three photos show the transition of the seasons super well. nt CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2025 #10

The ice crystals are breathtaking! Diamond_Dog Feb 2025 #3

Thanks, Diamond_Dog! Mousetoescamper Feb 2025 #9

Wonderful photos, and I can see you've taken good care of that lilac bush Walleye Feb 2025 #4

Thanks, Walleye! I pruned it last fall and look forward to the spring bloom. Mousetoescamper Feb 2025 #11

I love lilacs. bamagal62 Feb 2025 #5

Me too, bamagal62! Mousetoescamper Feb 2025 #12

The Swarovski Crystal Lilac Bush.... magicarpet Feb 2025 #7

Ha! A fitting title, magicarpet! Mousetoescamper Feb 2025 #13

That made me shiver...it looks so cold. brer cat Feb 2025 #14

Thanks, brer cat! Mousetoescamper Feb 2025 #15