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Thursday, 7 March 2013

Snowdrops Reviewed

I went to revisit the large Snowdrop patch in the Parkland.
They are well out in full bloom and in fact are almost past there best now.


Lumix GX1. 12-35 f2.8 lens. 1/640 at f6.3. - 35mm(70). ISO160





A couple of shots in Soft Focus
I'm not sure it works so well with white as the prominent colour.



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24 comments:

  1. The Herald7 March 2013 at 12:34

    Excellent images Roy. Snowdrops do look stunning when growing in a big area like this. I think my eyes went a little funny when I got to the last two!..lol...[;o)

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    1. Roy Norris7 March 2013 at 13:29

      Thanks Trevor, you definitely need to take more water with it.{:))

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  2. Kathryn7 March 2013 at 13:14

    Beautiful and delicate. Love the close up shot.

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  3. grammie g7 March 2013 at 13:56

    Hey Roy.. delightful little messengers announcing spring is is coming!!
    A blanket of soft pure white "gorgeous"!! The third, and the close up's are my fav's...like the softness of the last to!!
    Grace


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    1. Roy Norris7 March 2013 at 14:52

      Thanks GG. 'Little messengers', I like that.

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  4. DeniseinVA7 March 2013 at 15:52

    Now these do the spirits a world of good, super shots, thanks Roy! And thanks for visiting my flower show post. I agree with you, the crown did resemble a cauliflower!!!

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  5. Marianne De Vogelkijker7 March 2013 at 16:59

    Hi Roy, for me the 'normal' pictures are much better to look at than the soft focus. But I think it is a very personal matter, what you like the best or don't like. I saw your painting as well, and it is also beautiful.
    Nice to see these large fields of Snowdrops, although it starts to flower in winter it still gives me a feeling of spring.

    Regards,
    Marianne

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    1. Roy Norris7 March 2013 at 18:15

      Thanks Marianne,
      I'm not sure about the soft focus, especially with anything white.
      Its OK with some subjects, but as you say its a personal thing.

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  6. Helma7 March 2013 at 17:58

    Really nice all these snowdrops Roy, and you have even in the sun :-)
    I really love those snowdrops.

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  7. Linda Yarrow7 March 2013 at 19:48

    Lovely images of your Snowdrops Roy:) My Snowdrops are still in flower in my garden and have been now for over a month and now my Daffodils are flowering along with the Primrose, Pulminaria, Celandine, Periwinkle. Saw my first Bumblebee this week, Tuesday our only warm sunny day:)

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    1. Roy Norris7 March 2013 at 20:11

      Thanks Lyn, yes its back to rain again now and not much chance of sun for a few days.

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  8. Jenny7 March 2013 at 20:26

    They look pretty nice and fresh still to me Roy. Lovely. I like the first photo best. Great close ups too.

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  9. ShySongbird7 March 2013 at 23:03

    They really are such a welcome sight Roy and always look lovely en masse. Let's hope they're not covered in snow next week, it seems we are returning to wintry weather!

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    1. Roy Norris7 March 2013 at 23:09

      Thanks Jan. Oh don't talk about snow.{:))

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  10. Cuby8 March 2013 at 15:14

    A wonderful welcome sight every year signalling that better days are just around the corner. Lovely, lovely photos.

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  11. Mary8 March 2013 at 17:44

    It would be wonderful to have a whole yard of those....so pretty and the first sign of hope for spring coming soon! I have one tiny little patch of them. They seem to last a long time. Gorgeous detail shots of them.

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  12. Anonymous8 March 2013 at 18:26

    What a beautiful patch of Snowdrops Roy :-) I think I prefer the normal shots but the soft focus ones are interesting too, though perhaps a tad too soft for my liking, but as others have written this is of course a matter of personal taste.

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  13. Helena9 March 2013 at 17:55

    have you tried taking any black and whits shots of snowdrops? have to admit I haven't, but thinking they may look quite good. I think the soft photos will make good greeting cards.

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    1. Roy Norris9 March 2013 at 18:49

      I must try that Helena.
      Yes I think there is a place for Soft Focus for certain subjects.

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