The crocus blooms for about 3 weeks in early spring. The calyx-shaped flowers open only when the sun shines or when there is a lot of light; they close up in rainy weather and at night. Source: Crocus vernus
Finally the sun has started shining again.
Toen scheen de zon weer. Prachtig gezicht. De kleuren leken zoveel dieper en sommige krokussen openden hun blaadjes al. Het was leuk om wat foto's te nemen. En toen weer gauw naar huis.
- Heb jij al krokussen gespot?
A single crocus blossom ought to be enough to convince our heart that springtime, no matter how predictable, is somehow a gift, gratuitous, gratis, a grace. David Steindl-Rast
CROCUS? THE TRUE MESSENGER OF SPRING!
So amazing how they know when to open. Beautiful!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWow what great photos the flowers are so pretty. Have a blessed day. Madeline
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSo pretty! I don't blame them staying closed when it's cold ;-)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenOh my goodness, they are so beautiful!! And the sunshine makes them sparkle.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenOurs are still sleeping under a half a metre of snow. :)
They are beautiful, Aritha, and quite emblematic of spring,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThese are beautiful. I am looking forward to some signs of spring here. Can't be soon enough.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThese flowers are pretty even with closed leaves. I love those springtime crocuses.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenYes, the true messenger of spring! I like that, and the beautiful photos.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSo beautiful! What a delightful sign of spring!!! Enjoy!!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenMooi zijn ze, ik vind de kleur ook zo mooi.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHeerlijk het voorjaar.
Groettie van Patricia.
Ja, ik heb ze al gezien, ze bloeien volop.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHallo Aritha, ja zeker volop gespot hier in onze omgeving, honderden langs de weg, meeste geel.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenFraai gezicht weer al die kleurtjes in de natuur.
Groetjes kees.
I love your pictures, Aritha! You managed to capture the right colour of these little flowers. My camera unfortunately makes them look bluer than they are and fails to show the purple shades in the petals. Very refreshing photos! Hugs!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenGorgeous! I didn't know that crocus only open when sunny. Thanks for the link to the opus anglicanum video that you left in a comment on my blog! I enjoyed it. :-)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI'm lovin' the color!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThey are beautiful, a wonderful colour.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLovely post and photographs.
All the best Jan