There is one season that allows us to record the beauty of our surroundings better than most.  The springtime window,  just as the trees are budding out gives one a chance to see things that are clothed by foliage later on, have to compete with the fall colour riot later on and are completely naked during the winter months.  The diversity of greens as the trees bud out adds to the interest in the spring as well. This time of year is one which offers us a release from the grasp of winter and enables us to get out and refresh ourselves, experiencing the beauty & diversity of the area we live in.
 
Choosing the right day to photograph is sometimes as challenge with our busy schedules.  While bright sunny days are wonderful for the sole,  many times photographically, one is better to choose an overcast or even slightly rainy day.  These days give a more even balance of light on our subject for the camera to record.  Light rain, while possibly not the best for the camera, provides great colour saturation in the photograph and is a favored time for many photographers. Using an umbrella is helpful as well as keeping the camera in a sheltered environment.  Many of today's camera bags have a pull out cover which is waterproof or one can simply wrap it in a plastic bag.  The electronics of today's cameras are not very happy with moisture visiting them!  Carrying a towel or two helps to wipe off any water drops that do land on the camera.
 
One other option is to photograph with the sun shining through or behind the foliage.  This can give great highlights  to the young leaves putting a circle of gold around them.  Exposure in this situation is more difficult but well worth experimenting with as the results can be outstanding.  Try walking the many woodland trails in either the morning or late day sun light and see the shafts of sun light coming through the young leaf canopy.  Even if one does not record this beauty with their camera, the mental picture is uplifting.
 
The bottom line is simply to get out there and experience the beauty of the world we are privileged to live in whether we record it with our camera or simple etch the sights in our minds to enjoy forever.