An up close and personal view of the old apple tree's 2010 blossoms.

From afar, they're a mass of pastel.

Up close, they show off their individual beauty.

Sorta like what happens when we spend time getting to know people.

How many of us have known some people by sight for years and conjured up our own version of what they must be like.

Then, a day comes when we actually hear them speak, see them in action and form a completely different opinion.

Life is kinda fun that way, and, at times,  surprising.

Bottom line: always take a closer look before judging.