I also took a few close up shots of buds.
First up, a Beech Bud.
Crab Apple
Rhododendron
Japanese White Pine
Larch Cone developing
my favorite of the day, a Larch flower spraying pollen. Had to flick and shoot at the same time to get this one.
Trident Maple
Cotoneaster
and finally a Cork Bark Elm.