I went for a walk late yesterday afternoon, on Nose Hill Park, and much to my surprise the crocuses were blooming. I thought for sure that I would have missed them, that they would have bloomed by now and be all gone. But there were lots of the little flower with the delicate purple petals blowing in the wind. There had been a grass fire on the hill not too long ago so they were easy to spot, and needless to say I came home covered in charcoal and smelling like a fire, as I had to get right down on the ground to get the sun behind the flowers. Finally I can say spring has arrived.
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Gorgeous. I’m always jealous when I see these photographed well. We don’t have them in New England.
thanks wicked! the wild crocus seem to have a short life span, I am glad you like the photo.
Great shot… well worth smelling like a fire
thanks Suzi, yes it was worth smelling a little smoke!
Nice capture!
thanks Rick
I can see the artist in the image. As an artist, it makes me happy and relieved,… feel jealous, too. Thanks for sharing.
coming from a guy who doesn’t do flowers that is quite a compliment! thanks Hiro
That is the point, this is your image, outstanding image! Not just a beautiful flower photo.
Gorgeous light and selective focus.
thanks Kala,
I just adore those little fuzzy stems!
Congratulations Janice,
This eerie crocus is one of the best pictures of the week. Love the light and freshness of it