Saturday, May 9, 2009

Tiptoe through the tulips

This morning my mother and I went to Albany's Tulip Festival - an annual event celebrating the city's Dutch heritage. We decided to make an early go of it in order to find a decent parking space and avoid the throngs of people. It turned out to be a pleasant outing rich in color and floral variety. Enjoy the photos :)










20 comments:

Unknown said...

Argh! I would go crazy here! The botanical gardens in Wellington have a similar tulip garden and tulip week but never the variety that I see here! I especially love the black/purple ones. Gorgeous.

muchlove said...

oh, it's such a colourful delight, isn't it?! Did you buy any tulips to bring home?

Raquel said...

oh precious flowers! I love tulips! and there are so many different types!
xx

chelsea said...

Those dark purple ones are intense. They don't even seem real.
Lovely hats, by the way.

Amelia said...

I love the first picture. I think tulips are quite lovely. We used to go to a festival like this but we haven't lately, which ought to change.

elena-lu said...

gorgeous photos! i would love to spend days there! beautiful!

Lexie said...

your pictures turned out beautifully! the colors are AMAZING!

Diana said...

These look like paintings! i love tulips!

milk said...

I love tulips!! Especially the dark purple ones.

Rebecca, A Clothes Horse said...

Gorgeous pictures! I adore tulips and they are my sister's favorite flower.
P.S. I have not seen the Anthropologie catalog, I must hunt one down!

Nicki's Notebook said...

oooh i love tulips - thanks for sharing these photos they are stunning! x

Ariella said...

That is so beautiful. Tulips are among my favourite flowers - I think it's just so special that they come in just about any colour. Lucky you to have such a wonderful festival!

Anonymous said...

i love the spring, and the fact that the whole world comes to life. these flowers were absolutely beautiful. great photos!
xx

Imogen said...

beautiful flowers

yiqin; said...

They are so pretty! The last photo's sweet :)

Narumi said...

Your pictures are beautiful, tulip is one of my favorite srping flower ! I love the first picture with the blue muscaris and the dark purple/black tulips :) I'm going to a roses festival this week-end, I'm so exicted to go !

Lauren said...

I love the Tulip Festival! I go every year as well, but I missed this one for my prom, I was really sad I missed Third Eye Blind.

Noelle Chantal said...

tulip festival sounds so much pretty and fun! those floral photos are really really nice! you are great in taking pictures lady. this can be printed and framed or can be made into wallpapers! beautiful shots!

is that you on the last photo? you look so cute with your hat and floral dress. :)

Emma said...

soo pretty...i love how you incorporate nature into your posts!

Love your blog!!

xoxo

muchlove said...

I just awarded you :)