Spring in Full Bloom

Maybe these trees are the same every year, and this is just the first year I've been so captivated by the profusion of blossoms.

Such flirtatiousness!

The blooms start out as tiny pink buds, and once they're open, the pink is all gone.

These photos were taken just a few days ago, and already, the flowers are just about gone, the petals turned to wet confetti by wind and rain, while newborn leaves take their place.

While autumn remains my favorite season, spring definitely has its appeal.