“Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be.”
― Abraham Lincoln
I spotted this blooming Gulmohar (May flower) tree in my neighborhood. It was a Sunday and I wanted to buy some vegetables. So as we walked to the shop, I noticed this tree. A classic case of looking for beauty around the world when it’s right under your nose. I was amazed at the size of the tree and that it was such perfectly located making it unnoticeable.
Have you had such moments too?
Thursday Tree love is a photo feature on this blog hosted on 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. The next edition will be live on May 23, 2019. If you would like to play along, post a picture of a tree on your blog and link it back to this post.
If you don’t see the pingback, please leave a link to your post in my comments section. Please make sure that your post’s link is showing up on this latest edition. I will link your posts on my blog in the next edition and spread some love. Let’s come together to appreciate the beautiful nature around us.
Before you go, don’t forget to check the lovely trees shared on #ThursdayTreeLove – 62:
- Archana shares blooming Pear trees from Thimpu
- Alana shares blooming Dogwoods from Monticello
- Esha shares Cherry Blossoms from Kyoto
- Angela shares trees from Yerada beach in Vizag
- Ken shares a tree from Arlington Court
- Chandra shares the legend of Dogwood and its beautiful flowers
- Anjana shares Willow tree from her neighborhood
- D shares pictures from a petrified forest in California
- Rita shares greenery and lively scenes from her weekend
- Shalini shares pink pages from her Bangalore diaries
happiness and food 
Ye to wahi baat hui ki bagal main ghoda aur nagar main dhindhora 😀 😀
Gulmohar trees are beautiful. My take on Abraham Lincoln’s quote is “Folks will be as much happy as many trees they get to see.” I have a bark to share for my Thursday Tree Love post. Here is my link – https://thebespectacledmother.com/2019/05/09/an-art-installation-thursdaytreelove/
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ha ha! true.. the more trees, the more happiness 🙂
Thank you Anamika for your support. 23rd ko aaogi? 🙂
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We usually do not have such nicetropical trees here usually except in our botanical garden of Berlin, but today I would like to share some strange pine trees with an interesting story:
https://urbansimulator.wordpress.com/2019/05/09/crooked-forest/
Found at Poland some days ago. Cheers.
Ulli
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Thank you for joining! I got your link and this comment. Thank you and welcome to Thursday Tree Love!
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2nd attempt for sharing my post about weird trees in Poland:
https://urbansimulator.wordpress.com/2019/05/09/crooked-forest/
Cheers
Ulli
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thanks for trying again.
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Yes right now at the campus in the parking place is now is almost coloured orange, feel so happy when i look at it almost daily. Lovely quote too parul and so true, happiness is a decision:) here’s my link:https://livealifeofgratitude.blogspot.com/2019/05/tree-love-57.html
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How sweet! Must be lovely. Thanks Angela.
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If its May it has to be the Gulmohor and TTL will be incomplete without it. You have captured the beautiful tree canopy and the blaze red contrasts so well with the background colours.Super!! Here is my tree.. https://yenforblue.blogspot.com/2019/05/tree-house-thursdaytreelove.html
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Thank you, Archana! So glad you liked it 🙂
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Such a beauty this one is, Parul. Gulmohar trees are so beautiful. ❤
My link: https://thevoidthoughts.com/2019/05/08/lessons-from-a-flower-wordlesswednesday-63//
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They are. Thank you, Vinitha!
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A tree that would not withstand the climate of where I live – they are beautiful, and I agree you can find beauty hidden in plain sight. Here’s mine – in memory of my husband’s 107 year old aunt,who passed away yesterday. https://ramblinwitham.blogspot.com/2019/05/cherry-blossoms-and-lifes-end.html
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Thank you Alana!
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I love seeing how people co-exist with trees in cities. This one makes me imagine the vast root systems underground. Here’s my offering: https://joannaoftheforest.wordpress.com/2019/05/09/thursday-tree-love-redbuds/
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You are right! We see that a lot in India but I guess I don’t realize it as much. Thank you for joining!
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Gorgeous red blossoms! I googled it to get a closer look. Here’s my offering: https://iamchandralynn.com/2019/05/09/thursdaytreelove-the-breath-of-the-cherry-blossoms/
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Thanks Chandra. I did not have my camera else would have brought closer look of the blooms.
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Thanks for sharing!
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I just love the Gulmohar and cant get enough of it – love this capture of its entire canopy with the reds and the greens just popping out!!
Here is my link for this week’s post – https://www.shalzmojo.in/2019/05/traveltales-seduced-by-the-rhododendron-in-uttarakhand/
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Thanks Shalini!
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Currently I have so many Gulmohar pictures in my album. Just enamoured by their stunning hues. The other day during our morning walk, we lay on our back watching the blooms merging with the sky above. Surreal so to speak.
Lovely shot, Parul.
Here’s my tree and bee love post. 🙂
https://natashamusing.com/2019/05/bee-unique-thursdaytreelove/
Hope you like it.
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Same this side. So many Gulmohar trees from across Bangalore. I would love to lie down like that. Cubbon Park in Bangalore can provide such an atmosphere 🙂
I loved your post. So happy you joined, Natasha!
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A typical Bangalore tree! Gulmohar is what I associate Bangalore with!
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I agree. However, this summer when I was up North I saw many Gulmohar trees. I think it’s India and the season. 🙂
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Possibly, yes. Although it is found in Rajasthan but not in huge numbers. I’m not sure about UP and Haryana. I have only seen them in huge numbers in Bangalore and Hyderabad.
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A week late.. but here is my entry – https://ramyatantry.wordpress.com/2019/05/16/night-treescape/
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That doesn’t matter, Ramya. I am glad to see you here. 🙂
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Thank you so much Parul for an awesome post. I like to spent most of the time in Gulmohar trees which we can find in Cubbon park in Bangalore. Really loved to see this post. Keep sharing great information Parul
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Thank you Neetu! I’d love for you to join on the 11th
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