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Peonies are blooming at the U. S. National Arboretum

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Peonies are blooming at the U.S. National Arboretum

On Friday, Dolores and I spent much of the day at the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, DC.  Azaleas were still blooming and the weather was beautiful.  The National Arboretum is one of our favorite places to visit in the District.

We also checked to see if the peonies were blooming and were in luck to find many blooms.  It is still a bit early for the peonies in the area but the plants were loaded with buds that will be blooming soon.

Be sure to visit the National Arboretum with you are in the area.  And, be sure to have your camera in hand.  By the way, if you take a short hike to the highest elevation at the Arboretum, you can get a view of the Capitol Dome in the distance.

Peony, National Arboretum, Spring Flowers IMG_8870

Azaleas, National Arboretum, Spring Flowers IMG_8869

 

Capitol View, National Arboretum IMG_8881

Photographs by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

I used the free ipiccy.com service to edit these photographs.

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Roy, did you get any of that snow I saw on the national news tonight?  I hope it doesn't hurt all of your beautiful flowers that you're so gracious to share with us. 

Apr 23, 2012 12:49 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired
Hi Roy, Great photos Sir! I especially loved the one of the capital. I was envisioning having my telephoto there and wow what a beautiful shot.
Apr 23, 2012 01:42 PM
Sondra Meyer:
EXP Realty, LLC - Corpus Christi, TX
See It. Experience It. Live It.

Roy, your flower photos are always so beautiful.  The peonies are gorgeous.  Thanks for sharing. 

Apr 23, 2012 02:05 PM
Cal Yoder
Keller Williams Elite - Lititz, PA
Homes For Sale in Lancaster PA - 717.413.0744

I love this time of year. We are experiencing the truth you shared with me, April Showers will bring May flowers. I look forward to all the pictures you will share with us over the next month.

Cal

Apr 23, 2012 02:07 PM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Roy,

Nice job. You have captured these flowers so well - and great detail. :)

Steve

Apr 23, 2012 03:15 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Roy and Dolores,

Your photos are always a work of art. Nobody does it better than you!

You have a creative flair that's tough to beat.

Patricia

Apr 23, 2012 05:20 PM
Brin Realty Associates Team At Bean Group
Bean Group | Brin Realty Associates - Amherst, NH
Amherst NH homes and Southern NH real estate
The flowers are perfect and so are your photos, thanks again..
Apr 23, 2012 08:24 PM
Wallace S. Gibson, CPM
Gibson Management Group, Ltd. - Charlottesville, VA
LandlordWhisperer

My peonies are just starting to bud and will be in bloom in about a week - they just need some sun!

Apr 23, 2012 08:25 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos. Have a good week.

Apr 23, 2012 08:29 PM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Roy ....as always your photos brighten everyone's day ....Thanks!  Have a hreat day in MD!

Apr 23, 2012 08:41 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

It is always a pleasure to visit you blog and view the lovely photos of flowers. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your day!

Apr 23, 2012 08:42 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Roy,

The Azaleas are gorgeous! I love the sneak peak of the capital from the highest elevation..certainly worth the hike :). Thanks for the pictures..always love your sharing your loves for flowers! 

Apr 23, 2012 08:57 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good morning to all.  I is good to hear from you.  We have another beautiful morning in Maryland as Dolores gets ready to play in the golf Team Matches at Manor Country Club.  Life is good.

Be sure to include a visit to the National Arboretum when you in Washington, DC.  It is a very special place.  I will post some more photographs in my next blog.

Wishing for a great day for you!

Dandelion, National Arboretum, Spring Flowers IMG_8853

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Apr 23, 2012 08:58 PM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Roy: You are ever-ready with the camera...more fantastic flower photos from your trip to the U.S. National Arboretum last week.

Apr 23, 2012 09:02 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

As mentioned by Dorrie, visitors to the U.S. National Arboretum can enjoy a special moment.  Take a trail to the top of Mount Hamilton, in the Azalea Collections, for a view of the United States Capitol, only 2 miles to the west.  At 240 feet, this elevation is one of the highest in the District.

Apr 23, 2012 09:02 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Once again Roy your flower photos are beautiful. We really like this time of year and our Azalea flowers are almost ready to bloom!

Apr 23, 2012 10:13 PM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Good Morning Roy, i have to say very beautiful pictures this morning, I think you are 2-3 weeks ahead of us in blooming so it shows me what we have to look forward to

Apr 23, 2012 10:23 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for stopping by.  I just posted a blog on photowalking at the U.S. National Arboretum.  

Peony, National Arboretum, Spring Flowers IMG_8858

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

 
Apr 23, 2012 10:45 PM
Pam Miller
Realty Associates - Conroe, TX
Broker Associate - Water Crest on Lake Conroe

Roy - Wow!  These photos are great.  I love the Peony.

Apr 24, 2012 12:05 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is sometimes a good practice to revisit old blogs and reblogs. We might even find some good ideas for new posts.

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