Above: I am shooting from the trail bridge toward the smaller and lower Gillies bridge in the centre distance. Off to the right of Gillies by that far building, is another small bridge, which I think is nameless. Unlike the trail bridge, both of the distant bridges are for normal traffic, at least if single lane can be considered normal.
We walk northward (left) from this spot and then clockwise around to the building on the left, and over Gillies bridge before passing the building and bridge on the right. BTW, they are converting the right structure into condos although it is taking them years. Meanwhile, I despair about the left building, which is falling farther and farther into disrepair.
When we get around to the left building, I take time to notice this scene, and I look both backward and forward in time by thinking of the croci of other years and anticipating them to come later this spring.
Pretty unremarkable, eh? But around those two bushes in the clearing between the trees (left) and the building (right) is where I hope to once again find patches of crocuses when spring finally rolls around.
April 05 2022
April 12 2023
March 12 2024: note how early last they bloomed last year after a winter with minimal snow.
I don't know how I could photograph them differently this year, but I suspect I will make an effort to take a few photos, even if they are the same old thing because methinks that sometimes same old is worth seeing again and again.
By the way, the most common plural of crocus is crocuses, but some do use croci, which is also acceptable — even if Blogger spellcheck thinks otherwise.
Thank you for that pretty little blast of colour. Last spring did progress earlier than usual. It is definitely on its way, and the dreaded 'time change' is coming up soon.
ReplyDeleteCroci sounds better, to my way of thinking.
I don't think you will see blooms in early March this year, maybe not even late March! That is a lot of snow!
ReplyDeleteThis time of year makes me thankful for my treadmill in a conditioned climate with a wall mounted television playing my latest binge worthy show versus the muddy, gritty, slushy roads without sidewalks that surround our neighborhood.
ReplyDeleteWe expect our snow to be gone by the end of the week. Thanks for the reminder of what lies beneath. Some year you should do a photo a day of the snow in the back yard melting off and make a slide show.
ReplyDeleteYep, all that snow must turn into something wet and become part of the river eventually. Loved seeing the croci (which is admittedly easier to type). A bit of color in the bleak season is more than welcome, and do do it again, take more photos of them!
ReplyDeleteWe are a long way from crocuses here. Love that first photo, AC. It looks springlike compared to how everything is frozen solid here.
ReplyDeleteI love that hue of purple. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love that we use Nature as a marker of time.
ReplyDeleteVicki (above) has some blooming already at her house. Mine are buried under a foot of snow.
ReplyDeleteWhen something is beautiful it is worth photographing time and time again.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite color, too!
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful, and very worthy of being enjoyed every year!
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful crocus's. Worth photographing each year. I love doing that because I can see the changes in the plants, the time of year, and sometimes my photography skills.
ReplyDeleteThat river looks pretty cold, but I like that shot from the bridge!
That is a sight for wistful eyes. Yeah, spring will come. Sometime.
ReplyDeleteThanks for explaining. I didn't know croci existed! I have a couple varieties of purple ones in my front flowerbed. Sometimes they are already blooming by now according to FB memories. Not this year though! We'll both have to wait. :)
ReplyDeleteVery interesting look. The snow and icy water make a good frame
ReplyDeleteI like the prairie crocus.
ReplyDeleteI think we're a way off from croci here.
ReplyDeleteIn Australia the crocus apparently grows best in temperate areas and dry Mediterranean conditions but I have never seen any in my suburb. I would like the strong yellow or strong purple, but not the very pale mauve.
ReplyDeleteThat water looks awfully cold! Those crocuses cannot come soon enough. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteIt will be awhile until any blooms appear here because of the snow piles. Today is a mostly rainy day so perhaps we will see some similar booms in a couple of weeks.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking of Daffodils and spring Iris; we don't have many crocus.
ReplyDeleteIt is pounding rain and hail and blowing hard as I read your post. This after 2 very pleasant days! I do believe reading your post called the Canadian weather down on us!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed these photos, AC, and your look back at the same croci/crocuses in the past few years. Do continue photographing them!
Sigh.... you've brought back such lovely memories of seeing those first spring crocuses on the side of our house some 17 years ago.
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