Close view of willow catkins on a reddish-brown twig, with tiny yellow anthers against a clear pale blue sky. — Shkotovsky District, Primorsky Krai · April 2006

Willow Catkins in Early Spring

Willow catkins coming into bloom along the Steklyanukha River, April 2006. The soft white flowers open on red-stemmed twigs, their yellow anthers just emerging under the spring sky.

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Nikon D1X105mmf/131/160s8 April 2006

Diagonal Tension Negative Space Shallow Depth Of Field Clear Sky Spring

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