end of the sunset drought

This is the first post of a sunset that I have taken in the last seven months.  (Now I did sneak in a couple of older ones 'cause I was so desperate, but they don't count.)  I'm hoping it is indeed the end of the drought.

tulip town

The tulips have been magnificent this year.  Maybe they're trying to compensate for the long winter.  In any case, the town's public flower beds are awash in many different colors and varieties.  Much to the delight of the many tourists... and photographers.

vigilance

the wisteria goes to school

the entrance to Saint Denis

Here are previously posted shots of this twelfth century church.

going for the gold

Yesterday was the warmest day of the year so far, 20C/70F.  "And the flowers bloomed like madness in the spring".  (Name that tune.)

the first tastes of spring

Spring is very slowly starting to make its presence in Amboise.  Finally.

CDP Theme Day - One color

The first of every month is Theme Day for the worldwide bloggers of City Daily Photo and today's theme is "one color".  To see how the others interpreted this theme click here.

These trees behind the Amboise annual outdoor ice skating rink were lit in many colors... but one color at a time.