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  • #1

    Snowdrop Bank.

    I noticed on Saturday that my favourite Snowdrop site which I call "Snowdrop Bank" had suddenly burst into life. Two days previously there weren't even any leaves showing!
    This morning I took advantage of the rare bit of sunshine we had to get some shots.

    It's a bit of a hazardous location as you can see. A 45 degree bank alongside a narrow road with a blind bend at the bottom.


    Here's the view down among the flowers.


    And closer.


    Of course there's always a few that don't want to join the crowd.


    No flowers were trampled in the taking of these pictures.

    Thanks for looking.
    Peter

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  • #2
    Re: Snowdrop Bank.

    How amazing Peter, these I've never seen. I like the close-up one especially.

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    • #3
      Re: Snowdrop Bank.

      How very gorgeous Peter.
      Do they open any more than that? They all seem to be at the same stage.
      My miserable display of 4 bulbs in the garden open to show green anthers and are more bell-shaped, but could be quite a different snowdrop.

      Just Googled Peter. No wonder there is confusion!

      Snowdrops and Snowflakes - Nurseries Online
      http://www.nurseriesonline.com.au/Articles/Snowdrops-and-Snowflakes.html
      Snowdrops and Snowflakes are wonderful winter flowering bulbs and grow well in the Australian Garden


      Still not sure what mine are, but wish I had them in profusion like your photo.

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      • #4
        Re: Snowdrop Bank.

        Super set of images. Thanks for sharing
        Benedict
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        • #5
          Re: Snowdrop Bank.

          What a marvellous spot! That 3rd shot is excellent, I often try that kind of close up of a bank of flowers with the colour receding in the BG, and just as often fail!
          John

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          • #6
            Re: Snowdrop Bank.

            Originally posted by jdal View Post
            What a marvellous spot! That 3rd shot is excellent
            I totally agree
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            • #7
              Re: Snowdrop Bank.

              Just noticed as I walked past today that my favorite Snowdrop site has started to appear, then i get home to see these beauties. Spring must be just around the corner?? Surely?? Snowing outside again ? Nah! Must be my eyes
              The picture tells the story, great when you have a bad memory.DW.

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              • #8
                Re: Snowdrop Bank.

                Many thanks for your kind comments Mark, Lyn, Benedict, John, Alf and Imageryone.

                I missed out on getting shots of this bank last year so determined not to miss it this time. Got lucky with the one day that had some sunshine. Back to cold, wind, rain and sleet today.

                Regards.
                Peter

                she looked at me and said "It's official. I hate your camera. It's just so amazing and perfect I want one!"

                E-M10 MK II, E-M5, E-PL1, E-PM2, mZ 12-50, mZ 14-42mm EZ, mZ 17mm f 1.8, mZ 25mm f1.8, mZ 45mm f1.8, mZ 75-300mm II.
                OM1n, OM 50mm f1.8.
                Oly Viewer3, Dxo Pro 11. FastStone.

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                • #9
                  Re: Snowdrop Bank.

                  Great shots of these flowers amazed they are left undisturbed.
                  Ed

                  Live life in the slow lane.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Snowdrop Bank.

                    A cheery sight in a grey and dull period.

                    This site looks familiar somehow. Where is it? Looks just like a similar bank I go past sometimes.

                    Hec
                    I've worked hard to be this grumpy. It hasn't been easy at times but it's worth it.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Snowdrop Bank.

                      Originally posted by Grumpy Hec View Post
                      A cheery sight in a grey and dull period.

                      This site looks familiar somehow. Where is it? Looks just like a similar bank I go past sometimes.

                      Hec
                      Thanks Hec.
                      It's Birch Park, between the farm and the lake.

                      Regards.
                      Peter

                      she looked at me and said "It's official. I hate your camera. It's just so amazing and perfect I want one!"

                      E-M10 MK II, E-M5, E-PL1, E-PM2, mZ 12-50, mZ 14-42mm EZ, mZ 17mm f 1.8, mZ 25mm f1.8, mZ 45mm f1.8, mZ 75-300mm II.
                      OM1n, OM 50mm f1.8.
                      Oly Viewer3, Dxo Pro 11. FastStone.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Snowdrop Bank.

                        Ahh - thought so. In which case you took your life in your hands wandering about there. A dodgy stretch of road.

                        Hec
                        I've worked hard to be this grumpy. It hasn't been easy at times but it's worth it.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Snowdrop Bank.

                          Originally posted by Grumpy Hec View Post
                          Ahh - thought so. In which case you took your life in your hands wandering about there. A dodgy stretch of road.

                          Hec
                          Indeed it is.I spent more time looking out for traffic and avoiding falling off the bank than I did taking photos.

                          Regards.
                          Peter

                          she looked at me and said "It's official. I hate your camera. It's just so amazing and perfect I want one!"

                          E-M10 MK II, E-M5, E-PL1, E-PM2, mZ 12-50, mZ 14-42mm EZ, mZ 17mm f 1.8, mZ 25mm f1.8, mZ 45mm f1.8, mZ 75-300mm II.
                          OM1n, OM 50mm f1.8.
                          Oly Viewer3, Dxo Pro 11. FastStone.

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                          • #14
                            Re: Snowdrop Bank.

                            I always like to see snowdrops Peter. thanks for posting John.
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                            • #15
                              Re: Snowdrop Bank.

                              That certainly is a great display and shows that spring is just around the corner.
                              John

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