Picture of the day - April 5, 2008

Flowers from Rock Hill, SC

When Amy and Gene bought their new log home in Rock Hill, SC, it came with several acres of wooded property. They spent much of the past year renovating the house, but they also found plenty of opportunities for enjoying the great outdoors in their very own "park"! Since Rock Hill is farther south than our neck of the woods, Amy and Gene were able to take in the sights, sounds and aromas of spring earlier than us. Some of those wonderful sights and smells of spring include the beautiful flowers featured in today's picture. Here are a few words from Gene about the image: "This 'stick bouquet' is made from red maple and flowering dogwood twigs which are now in full bloom down here. Since these trees are all around the property, I literally went into the yard/woods with the pruning shears and in 30 seconds I had cut all the sprigs that are in the picture. Then I took them inside and shoved them into the vase, and it turned out pretty well!"  --Gene   Visitor Comments... Name: Phyllis Helton Town: Bristol, VA I love the results of his "shoving"!     Name: Cheria Rouse Town: Abingdon, VA Even twigs can make a great picture! I'm really proud of my girls (all 4 of 'em). Amy and Gene sure has a beautiful place for all of God's critters to enjoy. A proud Mom     Name: Rick Rouse Town: Abingdon, VA I agree with both of you! A proud Dad   Click here to comment on this picture.   Visit the POTD Archives for previous "Pictures Of The Day"!     Submit a photo of your own!                                 Place the "Picture of the Day" on your website, for free! Why I publish the "Picture of the Day"