stay tuned for this view in bloom…
My husband and I work for two different entities that are both located at Dublin City University. We walk around the same grounds and, technically, we see the same things. It turns out though, that we see completely differently what is right in front of both of us. Funny how that is. 🙂
Looking at the back of the DCU front entrance
lovely rows of plants
I tend to look at the trees, shrubs, flowers, and whether the environment feels inviting. It’s no secret that those things bring me joy, so I seek them out. My husband, not so much.
I guess I like to see things neat and orderly
This whole conversation came about when I asked my husband if he liked how the crocus were planted among the daffodils, as we walked past them. Maybe you can guess his response: “What crocus?” followed by “and what daffodils?”. These flowers are in front of the Nurses building where we often meet for lunch. I love the combination! How did he not *see* them?
Crocus among the daffodils
A non-close-up view of the crocus/daffodil combination in front of the nurses building.
I love the tall structure of the evergreens along the pathway.
the other side of the pathway near the Nurses building while the picture below is from the other side of the other side!
A boxwood oval formation with rocks and shaped boxwood inside the figure. Hmmm, interesting look?
I really like the grounds at DCU. I love seeing flowers. I think they create an inviting atmosphere no matter where they are.
Near the front reception of DCU
If there is “sun” in the weather forecast I throw my camera in my bag, because you just never know what you might see on your lunch-time walk.
ornamental cabbage in the park
Take this ornamental cabbage, for example! What a pleasant surprise to see this in the park. I must try growing these at some stage because it is wonderful to have some color in the garden at this time of year.
color in the garden with ornamental cabbage and primrose
purple ornamental cabbage
The loop around the park is a wonderful walk during lunch break. It is peaceful and beautiful.
I see structure among the trees…
But if you look closely underneath the trees, you will see these lovely crocus:
crocus under the trees
a bit of a curved yellow formation
the deep purple colored crocus are my favorite
white crocus
wild life 😉
an Irish robin in the park
The tete-a-tete were just starting to bloom when I took these pictures last week.
tete-a-tete (dwarf daffodil) with one anemone
tete-a-tete and a hyacinth whose leaves have seen better days…
DCU woodlands … sort of
I call the above picture “anticipation”! So much bloomin’ potential!
crocus in the park at DCU … I love the play of sunlight.
I hope you enjoyed “seeing what I see” while walking around DCU.
In peace,
Dana
There is so much more to this picture than just a building. Do you see the two layers of hedges, tree lines, monument, paving? 😉
Mom in the Garden 
You indeed have plenty to enjoy…tell me, what do you think your husband sees on the walk? I was surprised seeing the ornamental cabbage planted for spring. When we lived in New England, they were always considered a fall planting.
Hi Karen, I think my husband might be preoccupied with thoughts so somehow doesn’t see the beauty right there. I tend to go looking for birds, or flowers, or interesting shrubs 🙂 Oh now isn’t that interesting about the spring vs. fall planting of the ornamental cabbage! I’ll have to pay more attention to see if it is also used in the fall here. (although, the New England fall and our spring would be around the same temperatures!) Thanks for visiting!