A row of poplars lines the riverbank as it winds through the valley.  The state of these trees tells us a lot about the time of year. They are imposing, even when leafless. Today [below] they are getting greener by the day.

In winter [above] their silver branches point up into the cold blue sky. Three weeks ago [below] there was a faint sheen of red about them as their leaves began to open. 5 to remember
imponente – imposing
sin hojas – leafless
débil – faint
el brillo – sheen
la rama – branch