After a long winter wait, I am finally seeing a few spring flowers blooming in the gardens in my neighborhood. So far all I see are crocuses, but it looks like the daffodils will not be far behind. The weather is still erratic—I awoke to sub-freezing temperatures yesterday morning—but it is beginning to look like spring is here at last.
I took these crocus shots in the middle of the day on a windy, sunny afternoon. In the first image, I was trying to capture some of the beauty of the sunlight coming through the petals. In the second shot, I had the lens almost wide open and the really shallow depth of field helps to give a dreamy painterly quality to the image that I really like. The two images are very different, but I think they work especially well as a set.
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Mike Powell 
It’s nice to see them!
It was a bit disconcerting to wake up yesterday to 26 degree temperatures, but it seems like we are gradually warming up. It’s hard to be patient.
It seems strange that it’s warmer in Nebraska than where you are. We’ve had a cold spell too, but we’re supposed to get mid-70s today and tomorrow and nearly 80 on Wednesday. Can’t wait! You’re right–they’re a great matched set.
And you started it off with a bang! I’m not much of a flower fan but crocus has always been different. Maybe because they are first.
Great picture! I love crocus. Is always beautiful to see green fields covered by these gorgeous purple flowers 🙂
It sure was worth the wait, it is exquisite!
Thanks. The daffodils are now in full bloom and the tulips are sure to follow soon.