Malus No.1

Prunus spinosa peak flowers

Prunus spinosa with few flowers

Malus No.2 with couple of flowers

Prunus spinosa

Prunus spinosa with flowers

I have been waiting for last couple of days for this moment. Now it was time to take few pictures. I wanted to finish work on deadwood before flowering but I had not enough time. More carving will follow. White flowers on bright background are not particularly well visible. I made improvised dark background from blanket. Not great, but gives perspective on amount of flowers. 

Improvised dark background to enhance withe flowers. 

Few days ago. 

Spring 2010, just after collecting from wild. 

Cornus mas No.1 "Vesna" in full flower

During last few days temperatures were above 10°C and flower buds on Cornus open almost completely. It will stay like this for few days and leaves start to emerge soon. I hope for some back budding on old wood to further improve fine ramification. 

Cornus mas No1. in flowers