I took these photos last May at our city’s annual tulip festival. The festival was cancelled this year due to the pandemic but as I go most years, I have many photos in reserve. When we drove by the site the other day, some flowers had begun to open (the bulbs are planted every fall). It’s been a cool spring so the flowers are a bit late to bloom.
May 11, 2020 at 10:34 am
I work a mile from the place Hendrick Hudson landed in 1609, established as Fort Orange, and now known as the State Capital of Albany, NY.
With such Dutch heritage, the Albany Tulip Festival is a really big deal, with driving and walking tours through several parks, and extensive gardens planted by the city.
Perhaps I’ll do a shoot next year.
Paz
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May 11, 2020 at 11:00 am
Sounds nice. The Canadian Tulip Festival has a rich history. A real shame to have to miss it this year.
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May 9, 2020 at 7:16 am
They are wonderful, Belinda!
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May 9, 2020 at 10:26 am
Thank you, Pete! I do love tulips.
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May 8, 2020 at 10:36 pm
Beautiful. I learned at a tulip festival that tulips have the most delicate scent. One tulip isn’t really enough to find this out but a whole field of them is subtle and delicious.
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May 9, 2020 at 10:10 am
Thank you. Their scent is exactly as you describe. 😊
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May 8, 2020 at 8:52 pm
Lovely images, Belinda. I was thinking about Albany, NY’s Mother’s Day tulip festival that won’t be happening this year, either. All that work and no adoring crowds. 😦
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May 8, 2020 at 9:34 pm
Thank you, Eliza. Nothing usual about this year.
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May 8, 2020 at 6:23 pm
Both equally gorgeous captures, Belinda, one with bold colors and one with pastels! ❤
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May 8, 2020 at 9:24 pm
Thank you, Donna! So many varieties to enjoy. 😊
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May 8, 2020 at 2:59 pm
Beautiful images Belinda! Enjoyed seeing them!
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May 8, 2020 at 6:18 pm
Thank you, Reed! Spring is truly here when the tulips are back.
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May 8, 2020 at 12:37 pm
Those are cheerful, Belinda!
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May 8, 2020 at 9:20 pm
Thanks, Deborah. I agree.😊
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May 8, 2020 at 10:35 am
So pretty! I love tulip festivals. I hope we get to go next year.
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May 8, 2020 at 2:45 pm
Thank you!
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May 8, 2020 at 8:29 am
Such beautiful colors!
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May 8, 2020 at 2:45 pm
Dazzling. 😊
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May 8, 2020 at 5:10 am
I just love tulips – Arundel Castle, not too far away, has a magnificent display. This year they posted a video of the garden.
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May 8, 2020 at 2:44 pm
They are a sure sign of spring!
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May 8, 2020 at 1:07 am
I am amazed at the colours and shapes of tulips I see in photographs of them. These are beautiful.
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May 8, 2020 at 2:44 pm
Over a million tulip bulbs are planted every year for the Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa. It’s a spectacular site!
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May 8, 2020 at 1:06 am
So lovely. Next summer will be ever more beautiful. 🙏🏻😊☺️
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May 8, 2020 at 2:36 pm
Thank you! Nature just carries on…
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