Is it still winter or is it already spring? These weeks are called Vorfrühling in German, i.e. pre-springtime. The weather this weekend was glorious and the trees, still bare, were on the threshold of renewal.

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The plant trees look particularly awkward during this time.

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But looking around – proper spring can’t be far away.

The first blooms – wild cherry, I believe – are out.

They still conform to Dale’s prompt, though: they come before the leaves.

The Cosmic Photo Challenge: Before the leaves.