It has been a warm weekend. The spring warmth has caused the trees to start budding.

Magnolia Buds

The first trees to start budding are the magnolia trees in back of the house.

Saucer Magnolia Tree

The budding Saucer Magnolia tree has some awesome blooms.

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Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/22; 1/80 sec.; ISO-100; 56mm

Here are a few buds that are further along but not yet in full bloom.

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Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/11; 1/100 sec.; ISO-100; 56mm

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Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/11; 1/100 sec.; ISO-100; 56mm

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Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/8; 1/200 sec.; ISO-100; 56mm

Royal Star Magnolia

The royalty of the Royal Star Magnolia tree also has spectacular blooms.

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Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/22; 1/40 sec.; ISO-100; 56mm

And here are a few buds that are further along.

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Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/14; 1/80 sec.; ISO-100; 56mm

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Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/14; 1/80 sec.; ISO-100; 56mm

Indian Magic Flowering Crabapple

There are still ripe little crabapples on the Indian Magic Flowering Crabapple tree. You can just begin to see the buds coming out.

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Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/16; 1/40 sec.; ISO-100; 28mm

Checking in on the Crocuses

The Crocuses are a little taller today. I am sure there will be blooms just in time for Easter weekend.

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Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/6.3; 1/100 sec.; ISO-100; 28mm

Little Bonus

After I photographed the Crocuses I turned my attention to some movement in the grass. Another sign of spring is seeing Garter snakes in the grass.

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Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/14; 1/80 sec.; ISO-100; 70mm

Equipment

Item	Name
Camera	Canon EOS 7D
Lens	Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom
Filters	Tiffen UV Protection Filter, Tiffen Circular Polarizer Glass Filter

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Signs of Spring: Budding Trees (Original Photos)