The ornamental invasive Bradford Pear Tree

 

I admit I got a kick out of the clouds right behind the tree!

Evening light shows different trees illuminated.

Today's quote:

Few things can help an individual more than to place responsibility on him, and to let him know that you trust him. -Booker T. Washington, reformer, educator, and author (1856-1915)

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Ornamental Pear blossoms

More Spring

This picture shows a Bradford Pear tree in bloom a month ago when we were looking forward to greenery so much.

Bradford Pear buds

About to burst open, Bradford Pear tree which is 4 weeks later blooming than last year across the street from my house

Go one half mile down the hill to Black Mountain center, and this Bradford Pear tree is happily blooming

Bradford Pear blossoms, State Street, Black Mountain, NC

I'll submit this post to Macro Mondays.  Come see other photographers who have a much steadier hand...perhaps some tripods or uni-pods?