The sky will be blue, the sun will shine ...
the birds will sing ...
and the flowers will bloom.
HAPPY EASTER to all who celebrate and HAPPY SPRING (to those on this half of the earth.)
I always love and appreciate all commenters -- but special thanks to all who left the thoughtful, encouraging, and hopeful comments on the previous post.
And as always special thanks to the hosts of the following sharing opportunities where this post is linked:
SKYWATCH FRIDAY; TODAY'S FLOWERS; SCENIC WEEKENDS; SATURDAY CRITTERS; RATHER B' BIRDING; and MOSAIC MONDAY
Such a lovely scene in the first photo. Wonderful variety of birds in this area. And the final glows of light in the sky are magical.
Posted by: Gemma Wiseman | April 01, 2016 at 01:44 PM
Hello Sallie!:) I'm late to wish you a Happy Easter, but hope you enjoyed a joyous one with your loved ones. I love both your bird and beautiful flower collages,..the passion flower is one of my favourite Easter flowers and with it's religeous connections was a perfect choice to add to the lilies. Your sunset is breathtaking!:)Beautiful post and photography.
Posted by: breathtaking | March 30, 2016 at 11:44 AM
Hello, Sallie!
I have been admiring and reading with interest several of your recent posts. I'm totally in love with this one. The first photo looks so familiar and I love the beautiful light and colours of your landscapes and flowers and birds...
Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Sara - My Woodland Garden | March 30, 2016 at 04:28 AM
Beautiful photos! Hope you had an awesome Easter!
Posted by: Marie-AZ | March 29, 2016 at 08:38 AM
What an absolutely beautiful post. Wishing you a wonderful week!
Posted by: Cathy | March 29, 2016 at 05:09 AM
It's good to be 'home' no matter how long you've been gone. I love your photos, as always, and they are all great subjects. The sunset is quite amazing.
Posted by: bettyl-NZ | March 28, 2016 at 03:39 PM
Beautiful spring photos, full of life and colour!
Posted by: Lorrie | March 28, 2016 at 03:19 PM
I love your collages. I sometimes get so frustrated that Easter is during Autumn here in Australia.....no daffodils, tulips, hyacinths or any other spring flowers to herald the occasion and put on display!
Posted by: Cath | March 28, 2016 at 02:55 PM
Happy Spring!
Posted by: Martha Z | March 28, 2016 at 02:38 PM
Again stunning images of all the beauty that surrounds you! Happy Easter and Happy Spring!!
Posted by: Donna@Gardens Eye View | March 28, 2016 at 12:25 PM
First I had to go back and read your previous post to see what I'd missed and I'm glad you shared a fellow blogger's well written view. We in Canada have enough to worry about with our leaders but shudder at what the US is facing right now for possible future leadership. And, since I don't like to go on about religion or politics either, that's all I'll carefully say.
I enjoyed your collage of birds this week too, and pretty spring flowers ending with a sunrise that makes me grateful to be alive and well to see such beauty.
Posted by: Judith @ Lavender Cottage | March 28, 2016 at 10:10 AM
All beautiful shots. I do love Stargazer Lilies. the scent is heavenly.
Hope Eastertime brings you the Joy the Lord intended.
MB
Posted by: MaryBeth | March 28, 2016 at 07:43 AM
Lovely photos!
Posted by: riitta k | March 28, 2016 at 04:55 AM
What a beautiful sunset ! Breathtaking !
Posted by: Gattina | March 27, 2016 at 11:56 PM
I really like that first photo. So lovely & relaxing looking. Awesome sunset photo too
Posted by: Tony McGurk | March 27, 2016 at 04:32 PM
such pretty images, lovely flowers, and a gorgeous sunset!!!! happy easter to you sally, happy spring!!!!
Posted by: Debbie | March 27, 2016 at 07:08 AM
Dearest Sallie; Happy Easter to you two, hope you are having or had a wonderful holiday♪
BEAUTIFUL Birds and Flowers and GORGEOUS Sunset♡♡♡ Wonderful Orange color, isn't it☆☆☆ Wishing warm spring will bring you two Happy Days, Dear friend.
Sending Lots of Love and Hugs and 'Night Night' from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*
Posted by: orchid | March 27, 2016 at 06:18 AM
Enjoyed the bird collage very much Sallie!!
I would like to convey my thanks for your sharing of wonderful birds and photos today and adding your link at I'd Rather B Birdin'. It's always a pleasure visiting with you.
Posted by: Anni @ I'd Rather B Birdin' | March 27, 2016 at 02:01 AM
What a lovely sunset! (And all the rest are great, too.)
~
Posted by: ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®© | March 26, 2016 at 10:07 PM
Great birds. Love that sunset!
Posted by: Eden Hills | March 26, 2016 at 07:21 PM
Happy Easter Sallie!
Posted by: Ramblingwoods | March 26, 2016 at 06:34 PM
LOL I got a laugh just reading the title, let alone the post :) Have a wonderful Easter !!
Posted by: Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow | March 26, 2016 at 03:42 PM
Stunning shots of your beautiful world. I hope you and yours have a happy Easter.
Posted by: Carver | March 26, 2016 at 03:06 PM
I love your collection of birds and flowers. I wish you a blessed and peaceful Easter, after this sad week of aggression.
Wil, ABBCW Team
Posted by: Reader Wil | March 26, 2016 at 12:03 PM
That's a beautiful collection of photos and with the Spring comes new life and hope of a more peaceful world. Something we must never lose sight of.
A huge thank you for your encouraging and appreciative comments on my Above the Underground series.
Posted by: fun60 | March 26, 2016 at 08:34 AM
It looks beautiful there - all that water is lovely. Have a very happy Easter!
Posted by: Al | March 26, 2016 at 08:30 AM
Beautiful scenes! They bring to mind that no matter where the Happy Place it usually starts from within.
Posted by: Penelope Puddlisms | March 26, 2016 at 07:50 AM
I'm becomig a fan of wet places. Maybe I always was, but they are special during migration season.
Posted by: Dianne | March 26, 2016 at 07:33 AM
Very beautiful! Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs, Diane
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | March 26, 2016 at 05:44 AM
Hello Sallie, wonderful bird mosaic. A nice variety of birds, the tern are one of my favorites. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy weekend! Wishing you and your family a Happy Easter!
Posted by: Eileen | March 26, 2016 at 04:22 AM
Beautiful pictures to welcome Easter weekend! Love the last picture, stunning!
Posted by: nancy chan | March 26, 2016 at 03:41 AM
Happy Easter and Happy Spring to you too, Sallie !
Posted by: Annie | March 25, 2016 at 11:50 PM
Happy Easter.
Words can be a powerful tool to change people's life.
And I always feel very grateful to meet every one of you.
Posted by: Rainfield61.blogspot.com | March 25, 2016 at 10:09 PM
It must be SPRING!
Posted by: Gaelyn | March 25, 2016 at 08:02 PM
Thank you for sharing all the beauty and joy in your life!
Posted by: Karen Welcome | March 25, 2016 at 07:34 PM
What a GORGEOUS shot! Lucky you to get to see it live.
Posted by: Terri @ Coloring Outside the Lines | March 25, 2016 at 06:47 PM
Happy Everyday Sallie, love your photos!
Posted by: Patty Hartley | March 25, 2016 at 06:22 PM
gorgeous place. but.....the first image made me remember I have holes in my rubber boats :)
Hope you have a great Easter :)
Posted by: NatureFootstep | March 25, 2016 at 01:43 PM
Gorgeous photos! Happy Easter to you!
Posted by: Gunilla | March 25, 2016 at 12:53 PM
beautiful photos and lovely selection of birds and flowers
Posted by: craftygreenpoet | March 25, 2016 at 12:18 PM
Wonderful love them all the Kestrel is awesome!
Posted by: Sondra-SC | March 25, 2016 at 11:41 AM
Thank you for all the Beauty you always share, dearest Sallie,
may your Easter be blessed with Peace and Joy, I wish it to you with all my heart !
With sincere gratitude
Dany
Posted by: Daniela L. | March 25, 2016 at 11:25 AM
OK, you've gotta stop posting such beautiful photos of your area! Everybody north of the Georgia line will be moving down here! Sheesh!
Love that cardinal picture -- I can never get a shot like that!
Jacob/aka Lowell
http://www.landlfotos.com/blog
Posted by: Lowell | March 25, 2016 at 10:01 AM
Happy Easter to you as well, Sallie, and here is to spring.
It is cold here, still, but the sun is shining and birds are returning - and my daffodils are blooming.
These are gorgeous photos - as always.
Posted by: Penny | March 25, 2016 at 09:36 AM
Beautiful skies, sweet birds and gorgeous flowers. Thank you for for sharing them with Today's Flowers Sallie. A Very Happy Easter to you too.
Posted by: DeniseinVA | March 25, 2016 at 08:28 AM
Stunning shots! Happy Easter!
Posted by: Mama Zen | March 25, 2016 at 07:55 AM
Wow, gorgeous scenery and sky shots. Beautiful blooms and birds. Great post, Sallie! Happy Easter, enjoy your weekend!
Posted by: Eileen | March 25, 2016 at 07:15 AM
From the previous post to a beautiful America on this post!!!
Posted by: Hootin' Anni | March 25, 2016 at 04:13 AM
It is surely a happy space/place. May you be happy for many more years to come.
Posted by: diane | March 25, 2016 at 03:14 AM
Wow - so stunning! Enjoy.
Posted by: Lady Fi | March 24, 2016 at 10:38 PM
Hi Sallie,
Thanks for the nice dose of optimism and that awesome sunset photo!
Have a Happy Day!!
Peace :)
Posted by: Chandra@GreenComotion | March 24, 2016 at 09:12 PM
Beautiful shots of the place. The sky is gorgeous.
Posted by: Rajesh | March 24, 2016 at 07:44 PM
Happy Easter, and wow, that last photo is incredible!! Love it!!!
Posted by: Peter B | March 24, 2016 at 07:15 PM
And a Happy Easter to you!! Beautiful pics.
Posted by: Yogi | March 24, 2016 at 06:49 PM
Pure and beautiful.
Posted by: Bob | March 24, 2016 at 04:21 PM
awash in color. love it.
Posted by: TexWisGirl | March 24, 2016 at 03:41 PM
So many beautiful things in your happy space!
Posted by: ellen b | March 24, 2016 at 03:26 PM
Your photos are so beautiful!!
Happy Easter and happy Spring to you:)
Posted by: joo | March 24, 2016 at 03:24 PM
I'm enthralled by your environment and all the beauty of green and growing things.
Posted by: Barb | March 24, 2016 at 02:15 PM
Happy Easter to you too! Beauty all around!
Posted by: Florence | March 24, 2016 at 12:45 PM
Happy Easter to you too! The pictures are lovely-we may have a sunny day on Good Friday, but wind and rain after that in the UK Midlands😊.
Posted by: Hazel | March 24, 2016 at 12:12 PM
The birds will sing and the flowers will bring happiness!
Posted by: Colleen@ LOOSELEAFNOTES | March 24, 2016 at 12:09 PM