Today has been another sunny one, if a little chilly, and it has really felt like spring is just around the corner. I had ten minutes to spare between pupils this afternoon so, given the choice between a cuppa and taking some photos, I decided to make the most of the warm sunshine and get my camera out. Back in the autumn I planted some bulbs in our window box which are flowering now (the smell from the hyacinths has to be sniffed to believed!) and I couldn’t resist the beautiful purples and yellows of the crocuses in the late afternoon sun.

Helen, this is absolutely beautiful. Your DOF is perfect! danrav · 2011-03-03: 15:03

It's for me a small moment of pure happiness! josy63 · 2011-03-03: 15:27

Very nice flower. berlulu · 2011-03-03: 15:58

I sure hope so 365slide · 2011-03-03: 16:00

This is beautiful! It was also nice today down here in Kent. Its been so dull recently that today was a nice surprise. Tats25 · 2011-03-03: 16:15

Autumn is just around our corner, after the summer that wasn't. If the weather doesn't dry up for a few weeks there won't be much leaf colour either. Boo Hoo! Your shot is beautiful. Latecomer · 2011-03-03: 16:29

This really is very beautiful. Curiously edible looking.. caroleagle · 2011-03-03: 16:44

Fabulous shot Helen. Lynda · 2011-03-03: 17:32

looks like it!!! MoMac · 2011-03-03: 18:20

Beautiful bright and delicate... I love crocuses. I have them too, purple and yellow in my garden... and yet this morning it was snowing... :-/ ????? · 2011-03-03: 18:33

Excellent color and detail in the bloom! I love the purple ones - mine are white. lgnelson · 2011-03-03: 21:50

Beautiful shot Helen. You're so lucky. I hope it's around the corner. It needs to be nice here by May. I'm having a very special visitor. liveandletlive · 2011-03-03: 21:59

you have captured the essence of spring ... she is subtle and inviting... great shot. imdanchan · 2011-03-03: 22:10

I sure hope it is! Beautiful photo! WOW great color! SheriJ · 2011-03-03: 23:16

So beautiful! I love crocuses so much, I can't wait for my first sighting. McMommy · 2011-03-03: 23:18

Perfection! CKDay · 2011-03-04: 00:43

I sure hope so :-) Beautiful capture mystic1 · 2011-03-04: 01:12

Very nice! I love it. atk5339 · 2011-03-04: 05:57

Very nice! Goldbrandi · 2011-03-04: 09:28

I really hope so. Wonderful photo, Helen. ????? · 2011-03-04: 10:10

I'm so jealous! We have nothing like that here yet. Beautiful colors and the sunlight going through them is just gorgeous! urmysunshine · 2011-03-04: 10:16

I saw a butterfly today, so yes,let us hope that spring comes soon! Beautiful picture, Helen!! ;^) Ryana · 2011-03-04: 11:06

so beautiful, Helen...not a sign of spring in my part of the world... Eiram · 2011-03-04: 13:41

Stunning JaCkYe · 2011-03-04: 13:59

may be yes, but i can't see! gonia · 2011-03-04: 14:04

Helen the lighting in this is amazing - it really brings a sense of hope cariad · 2011-03-05: 07:14

gorgeous! spring is here ;) onlyricky · 2011-03-05: 07:29

Yes, that is spring! Great light and colour! Wasichseh · 2011-03-05: 17:43

Great lighting and colours :) helys · 2011-03-15: 04:21

fantastic light, great catch. hazaj · 2011-04-06: 17:21

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