It can be hard right now to think about light streaming through ribbons, flowers, and youthful hearts, but the world still contains all the beautiful things it always has. Let me take you away from the news for a moment as we dance around the May pole and celebrate the spirit of spring. Let me know if you have a favorite photo and have a wonderful day.
“It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart.”
—Rainer Maria Rilke
- These photos were taken with an Olympus OM-D and edited with ON1 Photo RAW.
Agnes Irwin School for girls? (My granddaughter goes there)!
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No, this is Golden Valley School, but I love how beautiful the celebration is at all schools.
Wow, beautiful and delicious photos, Bridgette!! ❤️😊
Thanks! I really love the beauty of May Day. It really makes me happy.
I see why! 😊
They are out almost every day but our frame of mind or attention span pulls us away from slowing down and taking life in. I’m guilty.
It takes a lot of effort to stay positive and hopeful. May you win the fight today.
So true!
Beautiful photos.
I’m so glad you like them! Thank you.
oh wow, photo #14 was my fav, but the photos went so well for a flowing experience and thanks for sharing this beauty – in blooms, ribbons, smiles, etc
I’m so glad you found this series of photos enjoyable. #14 might be my favorite, too. It really shows off the beauty of that flower arrangement at the top of the pole.
another note here, I have sometimes numbered my photos and your post made me realize how helpful it can be at times – esp if more than a few photos
Gorgeous! I love all the braids
Me too! It’s such a beautiful celebration. Thank you!
Wonderful all photography. There’s celebration photography. Where’s & why that flowers & ribbons, and youthful hearts. Really love the beauty of May Day.
This is at my child’s old school. We attend still every year to see old friends and the beauty of this celebration of spring.
Wonderful your child’s old school celebration of Spring. Iam so happy 😄.b
All so so so beautiful 😻
Thank you so much, Dawn. It’s one of my favorite celebrations of the year.
Love the shots of the Maypole being woven. 😀
It’s really just so beautiful to watch the ribbons form a pattern on the pole. I look forward to it each year and I’m glad you liked these photos. Thank you!
Numbers 10, 15, 16, & 19 are my favorites!
Also, I purchased your book today! 🙏🏾🩵
What?! Thank you SO much! That means the world to me. I’m also glad you liked these May Day pictures. It’s such a beautiful celebration. I really hope you like my book 🙂
I told you I would when it was available. Lol. I’m looking forward to reading it.
I have about 4 more books ahead of yours to read, but I’ll definitely review it when I am done.
And you’re welcome!
You did! Thank you. I’m honored you will read it and review it.
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The pictures are so pretty. ✨
Is it the Midsommar festival by any chance?
Thank you, Narisa. It’s the May Day celebration at the Waldorf school my children attended from kindergarten through 8th grade. We still return each year to see our friends and to watch the current 8th grade class dance. It’s a celebration of Spring and a culmination of the spirit of the school, a connection to beauty and nature.
Oh that sounds like so much fun! I’m sure you all had a blast. ✨
I’m going for the header photo and #3
Thanks! I love #3 too, the beautiful flower crowns are my favorite part of the festival. I always make one and wear it too, although I failed to take my own picture this year.
The flower crown pictures are my favorite! 💞
Mine, too! It’s really fun to make them and wear them for the event. I learned, the awful sneezy/rash way, I’m allergic to vetch and make my base now at home from ivy in my yard. I’m glad you liked these photos.
Sorry you learned that the hard way!
who is that sweet baby girl?
My goddaughter Lorelai. Isn’t she just the cutest? I took the absolute BEST photos of her for Mother’s Day in a vintage outfit I found at the thrift store. I’ll send you my favorite on IG.
I’ve always loved may day but they don’t really celebrate it by me! In fact I haven’t seen it celebrated anywhere in a really long time. That’s are beautiful
These are beautiful*
It’s not really celebrated much of anywhere anymore, except perhaps Waldorf schools, which is where this was. It’s really my favorite moment of Spring, and a wonderful excuse to wear a flower crown and dance. Glad you liked these photos.