Photography: From Minnesota with love

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I couldn’t help myself. I am overwhelmed by the beauty of spring and the delightful array of colorful spring flowers.

I believe strongly that nature can heal you.  Enlighten you.  And brighten your soul.  I was drawn to visit the Minnesota Arboretum in the outlying suburbs for an afternoon of photo taking and embracing the beauty of mother nature’s rebirth and revival.

Hope you enjoy!  No worries, too.  After this post, I’m back to Guatemala with a visit to some of Antigua’s famous ruins!  

The tulips were so brilliant, they hurt my eyes. 

And last but not least….a bleeding heart…

It was a day to remember. So beautiful! Now that things are greening up and warming up, there will be a whole new group of flowers in bloom soon. More flowers to enjoy and capture their beauty.

21 thoughts on “Photography: From Minnesota with love”

  1. efratadenny – Indonesia – I like word "low cost high impact". We don't have to invest on expensive stuff to get the best result. If we don’t have the right tools, we could build them ourself. I like to make stuff happen.
    efratadenny on said:

    Nice series of photos..

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Yes!!!! 🙂

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! The colors bring me joy! 🙂

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  4. loca4motion – Phuket, Thailand – Travel feeds my soul. The kick of living in foreign cultures keeps me awake. Photography, writing and the great outdoors are my passions.
    loca4motion on said:

    Lovely pics Nicole! I understand your love for flowers and nature too.

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      I was thinking of you yesterday and wishing you were here to take pictures with me!!! 🙂

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      • loca4motion – Phuket, Thailand – Travel feeds my soul. The kick of living in foreign cultures keeps me awake. Photography, writing and the great outdoors are my passions.
        loca4motion on said:

        ah!!! some day! 🙂

  5. Meghan Johnson – I currently work in sustainable investing in commercial real estate. Interested in impact investing, sustainability, writing, feminism, travel, finance, altruism, economics, and running.
    Meghan Johnson on said:

    This is such a lovely and timely post, Nicole. The photos brightened up my otherwise cloudy morning. Enjoy the bouquet of colors before springtime is too quickly behind us. Thank you for sharing your garden with us!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      You’re welcome! So glad you enjoyed! Where are you now? Home for awhile?

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  6. Sarah – I'm currently maintaining two blogs -- first, there's my photography blog, the abstractly-titled "<a href="http://sarahtakesapicture.wordpress.com/">Sarah takes pictures</a>," wherein I try to take at least one picture a day and sometimes blowing it out of the water with 200 . Second, there's the blog with the similarly beguiling title "<a href="http://popgoesthecultureweasel.wordpress.com/">Sarah watches stuff</a>," where I'm logging the books I'm reading, the movies and shows I'm watching, the food I'm eating, and the music I'm listening to. Not only am I merely trying to keep track, I'm also occasionally formulating my thoughts about these objects I'm consuming into words, and putting those words into an order that makes a certain amount of sense, and publishing them in a blog post. It's bold and daring. Naturally I am way, way behind.
    Sarah on said:

    I love the Arb! I spent a lot of time there for school last year and the summer before, and it was a little bit of a pain getting there every week, but there was always something to see. Great tulip photos here.

    Have you been to the Bog Area? I think that just reopened, and they have lady’s slippers!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Wow, cool! Perhaps that is where you learned so much on flowers and plants! 🙂 I have not been to the Bog Area but will definitely check it out. For me, it is always fun to drive out that way. We live in SW Minneapolis but I grew up out there near Excelsior and Chaska. I remember riding my bike into Carver Park as a child. Anyway, as for the Arb I want to go back as none of the peonies or lilies were in bloom yet. Can’t wait!!!!

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      • Sarah – I'm currently maintaining two blogs -- first, there's my photography blog, the abstractly-titled "<a href="http://sarahtakesapicture.wordpress.com/">Sarah takes pictures</a>," wherein I try to take at least one picture a day and sometimes blowing it out of the water with 200 . Second, there's the blog with the similarly beguiling title "<a href="http://popgoesthecultureweasel.wordpress.com/">Sarah watches stuff</a>," where I'm logging the books I'm reading, the movies and shows I'm watching, the food I'm eating, and the music I'm listening to. Not only am I merely trying to keep track, I'm also occasionally formulating my thoughts about these objects I'm consuming into words, and putting those words into an order that makes a certain amount of sense, and publishing them in a blog post. It's bold and daring. Naturally I am way, way behind.
        Sarah on said:

        That’s not the worst drive then. Last spring I was going out there every Thursday evenings from St. Paul and traffic was always a bit of a bear….

        I’ve never got to spend as much time as I wanted roaming the actual grounds of the Arboretum when I was out there this time of year. It looks fantastic! Looking forward to pics of yours on future visits. 🙂

      • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
        thirdeyemom on said:

        Thanks! I will probably go again in a month or so. I bet things have slowed down with the cooler weather!

  8. haslacla – I am a part time student at Metropolitan State University located in St. Paul MN, and an Administrative Assistant for a national bank. I am in the process of attaining my Bachelor's Degree in Professional Writing in Communications.
    haslacla on said:

    You have inspired me to try to get out to the arboretum. I have lived here in the Twin Cities all my life and have yet to go to it. Beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Great! It is a wonderful place especially in the summer and fall! The Rose Garden and Trial Gardens are also wonderful (near Lake Harriet). 🙂

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  9. I was there this time last year. I remember the tulips were absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing your photos and have fun in Guatemala. 🙂

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! Actually I am back from Guatemala but still writing about it. I tend to stretch my posts out or talk about past trips quite a bit as it takes me awhile to process it all!

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      • Oh, yeah…. I totally get that. It does take awhile to process. 🙂 Look forward to reading more.

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