Traditionally the first day of spring is Astronomically derived therefore, The first day of spring this year is March 20th. The equinox will be at 5:48 GMT. At this time the Sun will cross directly over the Earth’s equator. This moment is known as the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. For the Southern Hemisphere, this is the moment of the autumnal equinox.
Vernal comes originally from the Latin word for bloom and refers to the fact that, in the northern hemisphere, this equinox marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. An equinox is a time when the nights are as long as the days and the vernal equinox is recognised the world over as the start of the new astrological cycle.

Ann, this image has such a wonderful feel. I love the look of the bottle and the beautiful focus on the flower! Perfect lighting, perfect!!! danrav · 2012-03-06: 05:02

Trumpeting SPRING! marilynx · 2012-03-06: 05:22

Thanks for the update and info. I casually assumed it would be 21 March this year. More fool me. Anyway, I'm counting the days. revenant · 2012-03-06: 06:33

and we start autumn. and so the world turns slowpete · 2012-03-06: 07:06

So love the daffodil and thanks for the info :-) busybee · 2012-03-06: 07:47

nice warm tones and super focus :) bumpusdogs · 2012-03-06: 08:23

Lovely bright color! Patricia132 · 2012-03-06: 10:23

Great pic....Love the color.. mrmeliska · 2012-03-06: 10:33

Now thats a spring flower :)) Beautiful :) EvaLizette · 2012-03-06: 12:05

Spring is wake up !... breizh · 2012-03-06: 15:25

Beautiful shot !! finbarr · 2012-03-06: 16:59

Very nice........... joycephotography · 2012-03-06: 20:55

very beautiful . mujay · 2012-03-06: 21:09

beautiful, this picture perfect. anggrekfoto · 2012-03-07: 03:06

Cool photo and thanks for the lesson too. elainett · 2012-03-22: 07:46