First Daffodil

Gallery: FloraPosted March 18, 201276 views5 comments

This is the first daffodil to bloom in my garden this spring. Because of the unusually warm weather here in northern Illinois the flowers are blooming almost a month earlier than usual!

Canon D 400, f8, 1/200 sec., ISO 400, 85 mm focal length

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on March 18, 2012 at 2:09 PM

Great separation of subject to BG Barb. I might be tempted to crop up and from the left side to bring more attention to this wonderful bloom, but that is just me. Good work.
Bob

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on March 18, 2012 at 6:08 PM

The bloom really shines against that bg. Beautiful. the leaf entering from the left is a little distracting but that's my only nit and its not a big one. The image is so cheerful, I can't help but smile. Thanks.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on March 19, 2012 at 3:34 PM

Lovely, simple composition, Barb - with perfect exposure and sharpness of the flower. Great yellows !!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on March 19, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Hi Barb

IT's greart to see signs of spring

Here in Canada ,we have the same warm weather since 2 weeks! and the crocuses are blooming,

The colors and detail on Your Daffodill are delightful

Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on March 19, 2012 at 9:50 PM

A trail blazer of spring, the first flowers are always the most welcome, enjoy your early spring !! Lovely shot.

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