Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The Second Flowers of Spring

After the snowdrops come the crocuses although we didn't expect to find them so soon. It is that kind of a year, though.

Returning to a spot by an abandoned building that we found in recent years. some were already in bloom. I only have one photo, as I was having trouble with both my tripod and the wind. I may try again in due course, but if I don't manage to do that, at least I have this pretty, little cluster.


Meanwhile, I found another snowdrop photo from the previous shoot that I didn't post last time, so I'll post that too.



19 comments:

Marie Smith said...

We are a ways from blooms like you have, AC. The snow always manages to return here.

DJan said...

So pretty! I love crocus, especially backlit like that one.

Barbara Rogers said...

So amazing the first little purple crocus!

Marcia said...

My daughter's house has a great southern exposure so she has crocus blooming. Mine are just poking through the ground.

gigi-hawaii said...

Those purple crocuses are absolute beauties. We don't see them in Hawaii.

Sandra said...

Beautiful flowers and photos.

Margaret said...

Your crocuses are way more open than mine! There is going to be sun for the next few days so perhaps that will help.

RedPat said...

I haven't seen a crocuses yet but those ones are gorgeous.

Damselfly said...

The crocuses are gorgeous! Well done is spite of tripod & wind troubles.

Anvilcloud said...

@Margaret

That doesn't compute, but we are way ahead of schedule.

I shot some from the same area on April 12 last year.

Jeanie said...

So lovely! Our mini-daffs are coming on but I haven't seen crocuses yet. Hopefully this week!

roentare said...

Good use of negative space by flash in high speed.

Barwitzki said...

Both the crocuses and the snowdrops are beautiful.
We have also arrived at the crocuses here. Today I saw the first flower stalks of the daffodils... but it will take a while for them to bloom.
A hug from me for both of you.

Luis Serrano said...

Tu vista permanece atenta a todo aquello que vive delante de tus ojos. Los azafranes son una hermosura y las campanillas son tan sensuales....
Abrazo

Joanne Noragon said...

Beautiful crocus. And snowdrop.

Debby said...

You know what I love best about your flower pictures? The way they capture the light. Gorgeous!

Vicki Lane said...

So lovely!

Jenn Jilks said...

Nicely done.

Kay said...

This is so beautiful. I always looked forward to seeing the crocuses in spring. We didn't have snowdrops though. I wish we did.