The first Crocus

Artist: Anthony Hedger
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The first Crocus

Yep, this dear little flower is the first to arrive in our garden this year so spring has started her rebirth and re-growth. It could also be said this is symbolic of our own growth and rebirth, changes being made within our own being. We just need to sit quiet to seek the answers.

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The first Crocus belongs to the following groups:

Bits and Pieces , Fabulous Flowers, Happy Haven, Purple Haze, Still Life Photography, This is England, Vibrant and Vivid Color and Vibrant Plants

topphotos, 6 months ago

excellent photo great colour and detail well done
Anthony Hedger, 6 months ago
RichardV, 6 months ago

Beautiful capture and colours Anthony.
Anthony Hedger in reply to RichardV’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you Richard for your kind comment
Anthony Hedger in reply to topphotos’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you for your kind comment on my work,
Tony
Hoodsy, 6 months ago

A great capture especially with the water droplets. Great, vivid colours.
lilifrog, 6 months ago

EXCEPTIONAL!!! .........love it…bravo!
whisperingruth, 6 months ago

I am green with envy Tony! Even if I started digging in the snow, I would never even find a green blade of grass . . . LOL! Really beautiful macro . . . nice happy feeling!
Irene Burdell, 6 months ago

A really nice shot with the sun beaming down on it .
Lucindawind, 6 months ago

oh this is so nice to see ! beautiful photo !
Anthony Hedger in reply to Hoodsy’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you for your kind comment on my work,
Tony
Anthony Hedger in reply to lilifrog’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you for your comment
Tony
Anthony Hedger in reply to whisperingruth’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you for your comment Ruth, you still have the snow eh?
Tony
Anthony Hedger in reply to Irene Burdell’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you for your comment Irene
Tony
Anthony Hedger in reply to Lucindawind’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you Lucinda for your comment
Tony
Ciaran O'Hagan, 6 months ago

cracking colours…
Anthony Hedger in reply to Ciaran O'Hagan’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you Ciaran for your comment
Tony
Valli Boldini ..., 6 months ago

An excellent capture Tony! Such vibrant colours and I love the raindrops!
poppykitten, 6 months ago

What a great shot Tony, I love the little droplets, would make a pretty Easter card.
cdwork, 6 months ago

Harbingers of spring- Awesome vibrant colours to welcome spring
Anthony Hedger in reply to Valli Boldini aka Frankiesgirl’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you Valli for your comments and it wasn’t raindrops, I cheated and used my own rain, no I didn’t pee on them I got a garden spray bottle and lightly sprayed them with tap water, it works a treat eh?
Tony
Anthony Hedger in reply to Valli Boldini aka Frankiesgirl’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you Valli for your comments and it wasn’t raindrops, I cheated and used my own rain, no I didn’t pee on them I got a garden spray bottle and lightly sprayed them with tap water, it works a treat eh?
Tony
Anthony Hedger in reply to poppykitten’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you Min for your comments. To make the droplets I got a garden spray bottle and lightly sprayed them with tap water.
Tony
Anthony Hedger in reply to cdwork’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you Chrissy for your comments
coffeetea, 6 months ago

wonderful, the light is just so perfect!
Quigi, 6 months ago

beautiful. good eye.
Helene Kippert, 6 months ago

Gorgeous colours Tony – we’ve been sweltering here :o)
davidmilne, 6 months ago

Wonderful pic Tony,gorgeous colours and droplets! Oh Spring is in the air.
Anthony Hedger in reply to coffeetea’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you Susan for your comments
Anthony Hedger in reply to Quigi’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you for your comments my friend
Anthony Hedger in reply to Helene Kippert’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you Helene for your comments
Anthony Hedger in reply to davidmilne’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you David for your comments and yes sprind is here, whoopie.
Julie Langford, 6 months ago

Beautiful image Tony – love the way the sunlight is catching it and the dew droplets are perfect
Anthony Hedger in reply to Julie Langford’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you Julie for your comments. To make the droplets I got a garden spray bottle and lightly sprayed them with tap water.
Tony
cynthiab, 6 months ago

look at the sunlight playing on them gorgeous Tony
jerry alcantara, 6 months ago

MR,green this is very beautiful shot,great clearness and colors are superb…bravo!
Michael Gatch, 6 months ago

not a big fan of floral shots but this is really nice. great work
TrEaSuReDiMaGeS, 6 months ago

Beautiful shot and gorgeous color and detail Tony!! Well done! :-)
Anthony Hedger in reply to cynthiab’s comment, 6 months ago

thank you Cynthia for your kind comments
Anthony Hedger in reply to jerry alcantara’s comment, 6 months ago

thank you Mr Red for your kind comments I took your idea of using a water bottle
Anthony Hedger in reply to Michael Gatch’s comment, 6 months ago

thank you Michael for your kind comments. I am not a huge fan of flowers either but just trying to be flexible in what I shoot and it was kinda fun.
Anthony Hedger in reply to TrEaSuReDiMaGeS’s comment, 6 months ago

thank you Deb for your kind comments.
SkyFox, 6 months ago

Stunning lighting and detail, love the water droplets!
Anthony Hedger in reply to SkyFox’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you Sky so much for your comments I do so value them. To make the droplets apear like dew I got a garden spray bottle and lightly sprayed the flowers with tap water, cheeting I know but it is too dark to take the shot at 5.45am and the flower heads aren’t open at that time.
Tony
SkyFox, 6 months ago

You have inspired me… Im going to post an image much like this! Our camera eye is very much the same.
Anthony Hedger in reply to SkyFox’s comment, 6 months ago

My eyes are tired these days and I feel I am getting past it but I try.
Thank you.
Jonicool, 6 months ago

Love the vivid colors and light…so Beautiful!
Anthony Hedger in reply to Jonicool’s comment, 6 months ago

thank you Joni for your kind comments.
Nikki Mulkern, 6 months ago

This is stunning Tony!!! I love the colours and the lighting, gorgeous capture!
Anthony Hedger in reply to Nikki Mulkern’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you for your kind comments Nikki, it really is great to have you back with us on here, we have missed you.
Dyle Warren, 6 months ago

Very creative…....beautiful image of this flower!!
Anthony Hedger in reply to Dyle Warren’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you Dyle for the comment it was very kind of you to take the trouble again.
Wildwings, 6 months ago

Such an exquisite shot. I love the clarity of details and colors. This is superb.
This is another favorite of mine.
Anthony Hedger in reply to Wildwings’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you for the comment it was very kind of you and I am glad you like it.
Wildwings, 6 months ago

My pleasure!
Anthony Hedger, 6 months ago
Antanas, 6 months ago

great capture
Anthony Hedger in reply to Antanas’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you Antanas for taking the time to comment on my shot
tomg, 6 months ago

Gorgeous macro …
Anthony Hedger in reply to tomg’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks Tom for your comment
anaphotography, 6 months ago

wow…great lighting and colors…wonderful capture…
Anthony Hedger in reply to anaphotography’s comment, 6 months ago

thank you ana
Steven Sandner, 6 months ago

Brilliant work!!! love the colors and the framing!
Anthony Hedger in reply to Steven Sandner’s comment, 6 months ago

thank you for that Steven
Daniela Weil, 5 months ago

How beautiful the spring colors are, especially when we are in the middle of another winter storm! Great capture Anthony!
Anthony Hedger in reply to Daniela Weil’s comment, 5 months ago

thank you so much Daniela, I hope the storm wasn’t too bad?
Michael Rowley..., 5 months ago

think i missed this one tony,great shot lovely colourings on this beauty.
Anthony Hedger in reply to Michael Rowley KeepsakesPhotography’s comment, 5 months ago

thanks Mick for the comment
Robin Fortin IPA, 5 months ago

WOW!!! This is absolutely STUNNING!!! I love orchids. Excellent capture Tony. Brilliant!
Daniela Weil, 5 months ago

My husband know how bad it was, he did all the snow shoveling, lol… and tomorrow we have another one coming ;-((
Anthony Hedger in reply to Robin Fortin IPA’s comment, 5 months ago

thank you Robin for your very kind words – I am glad you love orchids they are lovely flowers but this is a crocus. Will that mean you’ll take it out of your favorits now? What a shame.
Anthony Hedger in reply to Daniela Weil’s comment, 5 months ago

can you get out for some good shots
Robin Fortin IPA, 5 months ago

You’ll never get me to take it out of my Fav’s, so I thought it was an orchid… Im a photographer what the heck do I know about the names of flowers I just know I like to photograph them. Anyway thank you for educating me on the difference between a crocus and an orchid, I’ll be sure not to get them confused again :)
STAYING IN MY FAV’S!!
Daniela Weil, 5 months ago

Yeah, I should! :-)
Anthony Hedger in reply to Robin Fortin IPA’s comment, 5 months ago

I don’t know the names either Robin, I wasn’t trying to belittle you my dear, I’d never do that to you thanks for that comment as well, AND DON’T SHOUT, LOL
x
Robin Fortin IPA, 5 months ago

MUA!! :)~
Anthony Hedger in reply to Robin Fortin IPA’s comment, 5 months ago

LOL, wow for me? What is it? It is very funny and so creative of you. I can’t stop laughing at it. Thank you for making me laugh Robin.
Anthony Hedger in reply to Robin Fortin IPA’s comment, 5 months ago

and what is MUA?
Robin Fortin IPA, 5 months ago

MUA is a Big Virtual KISSSSSS!!
Anthony Hedger in reply to Robin Fortin IPA’s comment, 5 months ago

WoW! A MUA for me, how kind of you Robin, LOL, thank you my dear friend please have a MUA back from me and warm healing hugs.
Lucindawind, 5 months ago

they are beautiful .. I wish they would come out here but first they have to push their way out of 30 cm of snow!
Anthony Hedger in reply to Lucindawind’s comment, 5 months ago

Thank you Lucinda I bet it’s cold eh?
aphoto4you, 5 months ago

magnificient capture Tony…..my fav ofcourse….
Anthony Hedger in reply to aphoto4you’s comment, 5 months ago

thank you Bianca for your kind comment and to add this to your favs
wanda lechene, 4 months ago

beautiful work i love it
Anthony Hedger in reply to wanda lechene’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you Wanda for your comment
kcranmer, 4 months ago

Such fantastic details and clarity…I happen to be terrible at flower shots, you do them so very well!
Anthony Hedger in reply to kcranmer’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you for your comment my dear I am not the best at shooting flowers but I guess I just persevere and get the shot I want.
kim Davitt, 4 months ago

beautiful macro
Anthony Hedger in reply to kim Davitt’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you Kim for your comment I was pleased with this one
cheerishables, 4 months ago

This is so open and happy and beautiful, Anthony. Perfect composition. Love the color too!
Anthony Hedger, 4 months ago
Anthony Hedger in reply to cheerishables’s comment, 4 months ago

Hey Betsy, thank you for your kind comment to me on this one. x
dolpharius, 4 months ago

superb macro, superb details.
Anthony Hedger in reply to dolpharius’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you Dolpharius for all of your kind comments
Ushna Sardar, 4 months ago

its refreshing Anthony! well done
Anthony Hedger in reply to Ushna Sardar’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you once again Ushna for all of your kind comments I really, really do appreciate them
Ryan Houston, 4 months ago

Nice crisp shot…
Anthony Hedger in reply to Ryan Houston’s comment, 4 months ago

Hey Ryan, how are you doing my friend? Thank you for the comment on my shot it was very kind of you to take the trouble.
Luci Mahon, 3 months ago

Wonderful shot Tony! Love the droplets on the crocus! : )
Anthony Hedger, 3 months ago

Thanks Luci for your comment. I cheated with the droplets though. I just used a fine garden spray bottle and gave them a light spraying to look like early morning dew and it works eh?