"Who would have thought it possible that a tiny little
flower could preoccupy a person so completely that there simply wasn't room for
any other thought." - Sophie Scholl
Saturday was grey, it rained, there were a few sun breaks and then I walked through the rainbow known as the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. It's stunning, its color breathtaking and even with the sky above 100 shades of grey, the ground was dancing in technicolor.
It was wet and muddy and I hesitated going due to the weather. The rain started as I merged on the freeway heading an hour and a half North and the sky was thick with dark clouds. I was a week late getting up to the tulip fields but I knew if I waited another week the massive blooms were sure to be diminished. Last year I hit the perfect time just as the daffodils were waving their final goodbye and the tulips were commanding all the attention. You can see last years daffodil post here and tulip post here. I was smitten after last years visit and the thought of missing it this year, well I just could not miss it, rain or shine.
"The nature of This Flower is to bloom."
- Alice Walker
Being a bit later in the bloom I happened upon a slightly different landscape, more pinks and purples. And the puddles that pooled between the rows revealed a new perspective, a peaceful, mirrored reflection.
I have come to love these tulip fields rain or shine.
A quick video with some of my favorite shots of the day.
I left with a few bundles to savor some Spring color at home.
I will dedicate this post to all of you, remember to bloom where you are planted, no matter the weather. Find a cute pair of rain boots, look for the sun breaks and enjoy all the colors in the rainbow.
Photos taken at Roozengarrde Mount Vernon Washington
