On the last day of February, the weather was mild and welcoming, so I gave myself the joy of grubbing around in my gardens to see what might be coming up. As a consequence, I’ve selected “emergence” for John’s Pick-a-word challenge. Emergence is “the process of coming into view or becoming exposed after being concealed.”
Perennial plants hibernate through the winter months and after sunlight shifts toward spring, they emerge as buds from the ground. This Jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) lived happily in a shady, damp patch of my garden for three years.
One of the more dramatic examples of emergence is the issuing of a tender butterfly from pupation. Here it clings, barely out of its chrysalis, bathed in still air and warm light.
On Orcas Island, WA at Point Doughty, the headland is battered by ocean and buffeted by wind. This is where beach sand we love to play in begins; as pebbles and rocks emerging from sedimentary deposits.
On your walk with life, please honor our earth, encourage dignity and share kindness.
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Lindy Low LeCoq 
Nice group!
Thanks Ralph. How are you doing? I got kicked off Facebook – probably for reposting something you posted! I decided to see it as a blessing and am now trying to figure out bluesky. For now the best way to contact me is through wordpress and email. Cheers!
Aside from an operation to replace a bone in my wrist, which makes me clumsily left-handed for a few months, i’m ok, even if still in pittsburgh. your pix are getting better, and more insightful, as you progress. keep up the good work.
Lindy, these are wonderful! I love the emergence of the butterfly.
Thank you, Beth. This was quite a challenge – only three images?!!!
Hi – emergence is such an exciting word and your photos (and word) cpatured the energy of spring on the way!
Thank you, Yvette. There were so many more images I wanted to include, however sometimes it’s good to be forced to select “just a few”!
yes, it can make the post more digestible
Lindy, I loved the emergence nature examples you shared. Beautiful!
Thank you, Egídio. Spring brings forth life in so many forms. It is my very favorite season of the year!
I love your word choice, and the photos are great examples, Lindy!
Thank you, John. This challenge compelled me to narrow down the images to clarify the meaning of emergence. I appreciate being given structure that pushes me to be succinct! I’m so glad you enjoyed my contribution to the fun.
Nature’s at its best!
These emerging captures are just lovely 🙂
Thank you, Hammad.Spring where I live in the Pacific Northwest USA, brings forth life in so many forms. It is my very favorite season of the year! I so appreciate your positive comment.
Hmm. Unique, sublime, inscrutable. And excellent.
Oh John, thank you. Who else would praise my work with such kind analysis!
Smartly done! I love the word and your photos 🙂
Perfect captures Lindy! What a perfect day for emergence as well. May we continue to emerge as humanity into a reflection of the beauty you shared here. Love you my sister.
Love your intriguing choices, Lindy!