Crocuses - Cigel, Slovakia - Plants & Nature Photos

givethemhell from Germany

These striped crocusses are beautiful. I have never seen this kind before.

25 Mar 2008 12:29am

@givethemhell: Thank you, Eva. They are really something, aren't they?

vera from Philippines

it looks lilke butterfly flies.. fly- flies? your angle stresses the effects

25 Mar 2008 12:43am

@vera: Thank you, Vera. I know what you mean about looking like butterflies.

Rhys from Darlington, United Kingdom

I have never seen flowers like this before, they are quite amazing. They look rare or specialist types. are they? the colours and markings are amazing.

25 Mar 2008 1:33am

@Rhys: Thanks, Rhys. I don't think they are rare but an unusual striped variety.

Craig from Vacaville, California, United States

Just gorgeous flowers! Well done!

25 Mar 2008 2:43am

@Craig: Thank you so much, Craig.

GJC from Kyoto, Japan

Like the clarity and how the flowers are coming "into" the frame toward us.

25 Mar 2008 2:59am

@GJC: An insightful comment. Thank you, GJC.

Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa

Beautiful colors. Composition - excellent. Like the triangle it forms! Well done Michael :)

25 Mar 2008 3:02am

@Ina: Thank you, Ina, and for noticing the triangle.

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

I like these delicate flowers a lot.

25 Mar 2008 4:09am

@Calusarus: Thank you so much, Calusarus.

TILALA from bordeaux, France

Que la nature est belle!

25 Mar 2008 4:21am

@TILALA: Merci, Marie.

Teresa Durães from Portugal

great detail and composition. the colors are fantastic

25 Mar 2008 5:03am

@Teresa Durães: Thank you, Teresa.

Ron from Saint Louis, United States

These crocus are almost psychedelic with their graphic markings ... a truly beautiful variety and always a welcome sight. Beautiful with snow or without!

25 Mar 2008 5:08am

@Ron: I agree. I find them amazing myself. Thank you, Ron.

Graça B. from Lisboa, Portugal

Beautiful and delicate symbol of spring’s arrival.

25 Mar 2008 5:21am

@Graça B.: Thank you so much, Graça B.

rain girl from Delhi, India

have never seen this flower before! love thecolors and patterns :)

25 Mar 2008 5:31am

@rain girl: Thank you, rain girl.

shahab from Qazvin, Iran

Wow!!!Superb close-up!love it!Great job!

25 Mar 2008 5:33am

@shahab: Thank you, Shahab.

Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands

One of the most beautiful crocus pictures I ever saw! Great and also dynamic and balanced composition, I like also the sharp and thin leaves between the flowers.

25 Mar 2008 6:29am

@Illuci: That's an uplifting comment. Thank you, Erik.

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

This is wildly beautiful!!!!

25 Mar 2008 6:31am

@Viewfinder: Thank you so much, VF.

MJ from Delaware, United States

beautiful really beautiful..

25 Mar 2008 6:31am

@MJ: Thank you for that wonderful comment, MJ.

martie from Okinawa, Japan

I have to agree I've never seen this one before -- and it's a great shot! Beautiful details Michael!

25 Mar 2008 6:38am

@martie: Thank you, Martie.

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Is it any wonder they say Spring is a time for love, wow

25 Mar 2008 6:45am

@Lorraine: Thank you, Lorraine. That's a wonderful comment.

dpm from Maalé, Maldives

nicely done
amazing details on the flowers

25 Mar 2008 7:22am

@dpm: Thank you, dpm.

Tracey from Baltimore, United States

Great perspective and composition! I love the joy the stripes bring to the photo!

25 Mar 2008 7:55am

@Tracey: Thanks, Tracey. Yes, it's like they're all wearing striped pyjamas.

Daroru from Amagasaki, Japan

A powerful, crisp shot!

25 Mar 2008 10:20am

@Daroru: Many thanks, Daroru.

Elisa from Massachusetts, United States

beautiful, I like the colors. Great shot :)

25 Mar 2008 10:37am

@Elisa: Thank you, Elisa.

Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France

Ah! la neige a disparue et les crocus sont à nouveau ouverts... ceux-ci ont des nervures mauves très graphiques. La nature est vraiment incroyable, un régal pour les photographes et tu t'en donnes à coeur-joie Michael !!

25 Mar 2008 10:56am

@Evelyne Dubos: Merci, Evelyn. C'est un excellent commentaire.

capture it, share it! from Turkey

I don't know much about close ups,however anybody can understand: this is a superb one:)

25 Mar 2008 11:53am

@capture it, share it!: That's a really nice compliment. Thank you.

Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada

I am so jealous. I keep think spring is on the way and then - snow.
That is beautiful. Nicely composed giving it a nice design.

25 Mar 2008 12:04pm

@Michael Rawluk: Thanks, Michael. We are experiencing snow right at this moment. But the flowers are still out.

Anne from White Rock, Canada

Lovely composition of these variegated crocuses! Are they wild or cultivated? We've had a lot of wild ones this year all in the lawn outside our apartment building - pretty, but not so striking as these striped ones. :-)

25 Mar 2008 12:46pm

@Anne: Thanks, Anne. These striped orchids are cultivated rather than wild.

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

I love these, the colour combination is wonderful and you have captured them beautifully Michael.

25 Mar 2008 2:54pm

@MaryB: Thank you, Mary. That's a nice comment.

Cathie et Michel from Paris, France

very nice macro! beautiful flower

25 Mar 2008 3:07pm

@Cathie et Michel: Merci, Cathie et Michel.

standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France

The very fisrt time I see these srtiped ones. They are gorgeous! Wonderful composition.

25 Mar 2008 3:10pm

@standley: Thank you, Standley. I'm glad you liked them.

vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Quebec, Canada

You are making me nostalgic, spring is still a little while off...

25 Mar 2008 4:25pm

@vu@granby - Wolfgang: Thanks, Wolfgang. We're having winter again here too.

MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany

Fantastic image of a very beautiful variegated species!

25 Mar 2008 6:00pm

@MadScientist: Thank you, MS. I hoped you would like them.

Betty from United States

I've never seen crocuses this color! They are absolutely beautiful. Wonderful shot!

25 Mar 2008 7:55pm

@Betty: Thank you so much, Betty.

amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

Oh so lovely!

25 Mar 2008 8:58pm

@amy: Thank you, Amy.

tyan from Singapore, Singapore

WOW.This one took my breath away.The purple veins are so crisp and clear the flowers look almost unreal!:)

25 Mar 2008 9:20pm

@tyan: I was amazed when I first saw the flowers too. Many thanks, Tyan.

Ken McCoy from Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL, United States

Great composition and DOF, with the superbly crisp flowers seeming to march down towards the frame border. Very imaginative shot!

25 Mar 2008 10:18pm

@Ken McCoy: Thank you, Ken. I appreciate that.

Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan

Crocus in stylish pyjamas!!! How cheerful they look and I bet you could hear them giggling! The image is a pleasure to look at!

26 Mar 2008 1:25am

@Japanalia: Thank you, Gabriela. I like your imaginative interpretation.

António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal

So humble, yet so beautiful.

28 Mar 2008 4:58am

@António Pires: I agree. thank you, António.

Barbara from Florida, United States

Breathtaking. Wonderful compositon and processing.

28 Mar 2008 6:27pm

@Barbara: Thank you, Barbara.

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