Suddenly, it is April, and seemingly, just as suddenly, many things have evolved from sticks to green or colorful buds and flowers.  All of you know I frequently photograph blooms in various stages, and part of that process is finding creative ways of seeing and making images of them.  I intentionally planted lots of daffodil bulbs two years ago to bring color and joy to our outdoor, publicly-seen spaces.  Over 100 of them, in actuality.  I chose five different types with size, color, and bloom times in mind, to keep things lively over a month or so.  An early morning shower on the first day I shot dotted the cups and petals with rain drops.

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This particular variety named "Ice Follies" comes complete with a bright yellow cup and white petals.

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As is sometimes the case, the back with its sheath from which the daffodil emerges, is just an interesting as the front of the flower itself.

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The sheath also makes an interesting part of a  black and white study.

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A flower shoot is incomplete for me until I get down and dirty to get the intimate details.  I looked like a turtle that ended up on its back while photographing these.

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Dianne, Lisa, Ingrid, Debbie S., Steve, Catherine, Barbara F. R., Wayne, and Victoria were kind enough to comment this week.

My thanks for all of you! 

until next Monday,

DB

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