Color photo. Two fern fronds, in their immature curled "fiddle-head" phase, growing next to each other from a collection of green leaves next to the ground. The fronds are green with tiny leaves in green and brown. Behind them, out of focus, are more fronds.

Spring is definitely springing here in the Seattle area, with new growth everywhere. Cherry trees mostly peaked a week or so ago, but I managed to get some shots of them then, at the University of Washington quad, while doing a portrait shoot. There were so many people there that day!

Lower to the ground ferns are starting to rise up, showing their fiddle-head phase. I have fond memories of going “fiddle-heading” when I was young, picking the young shoots of edible ferns while they were still tightly coiled. Seeing one makes Spring feel Very Real to me. 🙂 Maybe I’ll get out and pick some when the season has started reaching the higher elevations in the Cascades.

Gear: Nikon Z 7II, Nikon Z 24-70mm f2.8 S

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Color photo. In the middle of the frame, a brick building with a tall peaked roof and adornments in pale stone. The view of it on the left is blocked by cherry trees in full bloom.
Color photo. The quad at the University of Washington. It is packed with people; very little of the green grass is visible. Through the middle of the frame, at the far end of the quad, are a line of cherry trees in full bloom. Behind them are brick buildings, of which the green roofs are mostly what is visible. Tall green pines grow behind the cherry trees.
Color photo. A brick path in the quad at the University of Washington. Close by, standing on this path, are two people. The one on the left is wearing a white frilly dress, cat ears, and black shoes with tall stiletto heels. Next to them on the right is a person in khakis and a black jacket taking the first person's photo with their phone. In the background is a crowd of people, above which are the blooming boughs of cherry trees.
Color photo. A large branch, covered in green moss, extends into the frame from the upper left to the right of the photo, where it curves back again to the left. From it grow many smaller branches, upon which (filling the frame) are cherry blossoms.
Color photo. Two fern fronds, in their immature curled "fiddle-head" phase, growing next to each other from a collection of green leaves next to the ground. The fronds are green with tiny leaves in green and brown. Behind them, out of focus, are more fronds.