The Crocus Field

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The Crocus Field

Spring can offer the nature lover and the photographer some wonderful opportunities after a long dull Winter.

I saw this amazing display of Spring crocus in full bloom in the grounds of Dartington Hall, near Totnes in Devon and just had to get a few frame-filling shots of them.

With the tripod set very low and a small aperture to maximise the depth of detail, this is one of the shots I managed.

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Nikon D100
18 – 70 Zoom @ 70mm
F29 for 1/6sec
CP Filter

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The Crocus Field by rodsfotos
  • Carol Barona

    Carol Barona

    Fabulous! Instant FAV! What a beautiful capture!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much Carol, I’ve never seen so many crocus together like this before,
    Regards, Rod.

  • WJPhotography

    WJPhotography

    Beautiful colorful shot rod…..

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much indeed Wendy,
    Regards, Rod.

  • lefty1

    lefty1

    wow, a splash of brilliant color to start the spring juices flowing, brilliant work Rod

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much John, I couldn’t resist a few shots of them,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Krys Bailey

    Krys Bailey

    Oh my!!! What an awesome sight and beautifully captured! The depth of field is brilliant!!! Wonderful spring image Rod! Love it! ;o)

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Krys, they were a sight to gladden the heart on a beautiful Spring day,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Jane Best

    Jane Best

    Beautiful color!!!!! It’s like a sea of crocuses! I have 3 in my yard now. Wish there were as many as in this lovely photo!!! .

  • rodsfotos replied

    It was a joy to see so many in full flower in the Spring sunshine, thanks so much Jane,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    fabulous ;

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Scott,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Magee

    Magee

    Positively delightful Rod!! So little, and so many of them. All we ever see here are the white ones, so this makes for such a pleasant change! Beautifully captured my friend!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Robyn, we do get the white ones as well and I’d have been more than happy if they were white, magenta or purple, can’t say I’ve ever seen a better display than this.
    I felt driven to go back two days later for another few shots and they were all past their best,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Rod .. my goodness … how lovely this is!!!!!! Glorious beauty .. fabulous capture!!!! Spring has indeed sprung!!!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Lois, it has been almost like Summer this last few days and great to see the colours that warmer weather brings,
    Regards, Rod.

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    Wonderful capture of these beautiful flowers, Rod. Excellent DOF, brilliant as always!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Barbara, thank-you very much indeed my friend, I don’t expect you ever see crocus in Arizona,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Donna Adamski

    Donna Adamski

    Awww Rod, this is just simply gorgeous….fantastic capture….love it :)

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Donna, Spring is my favourite time of year,
    Regards, Rod.

  • davesphotographics

    davesphotograp...

    great job nice capture good work

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Dave, thanks so much my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Alexanderargyll

    Alexanderargyll

    excellent find and capture…............

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Alexander,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Wanda Raines

    Wanda Raines

    BEAUTIFUL!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Wanda,
    Regards, Rod.

  • jell

    jell

    you nailed this one fine Rod

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Jell, great to hear from you my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    Such a beautiful crocus field!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Svetlana,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Wonderful colours of Spring …

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Tom, everything seems to be bursting into colour this last couple of weeks,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    I have never seen so many together like this! Amazing capture!

  • rodsfotos replied

    I hadn’t either Joanne,so glad I got there when they were at their best, many thanks,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Malcolm Chant

    Malcolm Chant

    WELL Blow me Down this is a stunning shot Rod, I’ve never seen so many together.

    Well captured.

    malcolm

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Malcolm, let’s hope it’s a sign of a good Summer to come this year,
    Regards, Rod.

  • JudyBJ

    JudyBJ

    amazing and very beautiful

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Judy, Spring can be a wonderful time for us photographers,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Gary L. Suddath

    Gary L. Suddath

    stunning capture never seen this many at one time

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Gary, me too my friend till I saw these,
    Regards, Rod.

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    Carol (1st comment) took the words out of my mouth!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Felicity, Spring is well and truly here at last,
    Regards, Rod.

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    This is fantastic Rod, beautiful,

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Ann, pity they don’t last a bit longer though,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Gerry Danen

    Gerry Danen

    This is wonderful, Rod. In 4 weeks I hope to see similar sights in Holland. :)

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much Gerry, you should get some spectacular floral images when you visit Holland, I am sure you will be like a kid in a candy shop with those beautiful tulip fields to photograph,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    What a beautiful capture, Rod!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Bela, thank-you very much my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Lovely !

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Sylvia,
    Regards, Rod.

  • daffodil

    daffodil

    What a magnificent capture ! I enjoy beholding this crocus field, I like this mauve color. It is the garden of Eden .
    Great shot Rod, it is a feast for my eyes . My favourite picture .
    See you soon ! Daffo

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much for the wonderful comment Daffo, it was good to see so many together in full bloom,
    Regards, Rod.

  • jeffrae

    jeffrae

    Wow!!! What a beautiful sight and shot! You must have been thrilled to come upon these!

  • rodsfotos replied

    I was lucky and thrilled Jeffrae, I’ve never seen so many together like this, many thanks my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    fantastic capture, so beautiful, love the colors

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks Kathy, much appreciated as always,
    Regards, Rod.

  • missmoneypenny

    missmoneypenny

    Wow – so beautiful Rod – a carpet of pure beauty

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much Chris, I couldn’t believe how many there were together,
    Regards, Rod.

  • PrairieRose

    PrairieRose

    What a sight to behold Rod!!!
    Absolutely exquisite capture….............ah, how I wish for Springtime in the prairies…...ha ha !!
    Hugs, Rosie :)))

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Rosie, thank-you very kindly my friend, it was wonderful to see them in the sunshine, I just had to get a few shots of them while they were at their best,
    Regards, Rod.

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    Well this is just absolutely stunning Rod. Fabulous shot.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Lyn, thank-you very much indeed my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    Beautiful!!! fabulous colors!!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Cheryl, appreciated my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • DIANEPEAREN

    DIANEPEAREN

    WHAT A WARM FUZZY FEELING THESE LOVELY FLOWERS GIVE US…..ALSO IT DOES REMIND ME THAT SPRING IS OUT THERE SOMEWHERE,DESPITE THE DREARY WET,LOOK FROM MY WINDOW.APRIL 1…..WE GOT YET ANOTHER DUMP OF SNOW. AND NO I AM NOT FOOLING YOU!!!! BEAUTIFUL ROD….AND THANK YOU.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Diane, sorry you are not enjoying some Spring sunshine yet but I have no doubt that it will be just around the corner and more appreciated by the time it greets you,
    Regards, Rod.

  • GCAPARO

    GCAPARO

    Rod, Supoer shot & you should be proud of it!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Graham, very kind of you my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • ccwri

    ccwri

    I have never seen this many in one place!! How lovely!! Perfect shot Rod!!!!!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    It was a first for me as well Carolyn and such a pleasure to see them in the Spring sunshine, many thanks,
    Regards, Rod.

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    wow, Haw many crocuses you have there Rod. I never seen so many of them together. We have a lot in our Condo- garden , but nothing like this. Wonderful shot.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much dear Luda, it was a delight to see them in full flower in the sunshine,
    Regards, Rod.

  • jacqi

    jacqi

    What a lovely scene Rod :)

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Jacqi,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Evita

    Evita

    Ah this is beautiful Rod !!! wonderfully captured !!! :D

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Evita, they looked so pretty in the Spring sunshine, I have never seen so many together like this before,
    Regards, Rod.

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    WONDERFUL!!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Lori,
    Regards, Rod.

  • triciamary

    triciamary

    What an amazing capture!!! Simply stunning!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much indeed Triciamary,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    Marvelous capture Rod!! :)

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Keith, appreciated as always my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • DesImages

    DesImages

    What a beautiful display of colour! Capturing them en masse makes a wonderful shot.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Denise, I have never seen this many crocus growing together before,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Trainman

    Trainman

    Thisis tremendous Rod a beautiful shot Regards Dave.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Dave, thanks so much my friend, I was fortunate to be there when they were at their best and it’s the only time I’ve seen so many together,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Great shot Rod, wonderful colours and composition! We are very lucky this time of year with all the wonderful flowers and trees showing new growth and blooming…amazing!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much Shaun, Spring offers us so many unique opportunities, best time of the year in my opinion,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

    Beautiful capture Rod.
    A very popular shot by the looks of it. :-))

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Richard, thanks so much my friend, I was in Dawlish the other day hoping for some close-ups of the birds in the stream but they weren’t obliging on this occasion,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Leeo

    Leeo

    Where I am I’ve only every seen a few….how wonderful to see a field of them!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Leanne, they normally appear in small groups over here as well, I was so pleased to see this number together and all in bloom,
    Regards, Rod.

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Wow ! soooo beautiful Rod, gorgeous capture and l love how they fill the frame

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Trudi, I couldn’t believe my luck when I saw so many of them together,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    Glorious Rod such a beautiful display of Crocus
    lovely capture ,
    best wishes
    Tina

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Tina, appreciated as always my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Rainy

    Rainy

    Beautiful flowers! Lovely shot!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Rainy,
    Regards, Rod.

  • kentuckyblueman

    kentuckyblueman

    Beautiful colors and picture,well done!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Steve, appreciated as always my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Catherine Veal

    Catherine Veal

    this is beautiful Rod, you should have BM us when you came to Dawlish we could have met up. x

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Catherine, it wasn’t a planned visit, just on the spur of the moment but I will drop you a BM next time I’m planning a visit to Dawlish,
    Regards, Rod.

  • shaneran

    shaneran

    Breathtakingly beautiful and full of hope for Spring !! I love the purple crocus

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Jan, Nature has a beautiful way of announcing the different Seasons,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Johnsart

    Johnsart

    Great to see them coming up Rod. This will indicate the end of the winter, is that right?

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much John, yes you are correct my friend, a most welcome splash of early colour, I have never seen so many growing together like this before though,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Mishaa

    Mishaa

    i love this!! xx

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much, they did look so pretty in the Spring sunshine,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Catherine  Alexander

    Catherine Ale...

    Wow – what a beautiful capture Rod!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Catherine, I always enjoy seeing the first of the Spring crocus in bloom and was thrilled to see so many together like this,
    Regards, Rod.

  • henrihan

    henrihan

    A wonderful capture Rod, I have never seen a field of crocus like this in my life…what a gorgeous sight it is in the picture,it must have been awesome to see it in person.Isn’t it wonderful that Spring is back after a long cold Winter..! Best regards, Henri.

  • rodsfotos replied

    It was indeed wonderful to see so many crocus in flower together like this Henri, Spring can be full of pleasant surprises, thanks so much my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • jackiefagan

    jackiefagan

    Rod..absolutely love it and am highly jealous. How wonderful it would have been to come accross this field of beauty
    Well done on the beautiful capture
    Jackie

  • rodsfotos replied

    They looked so beautiful in the Spring sunlight Jackie, thank-you very much,
    Regards, Rod.

  • bevanimage

    bevanimage

    A glorious carpet of colour, Rod, and a wonderful capture.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Bevan, at last Spring has offered us her delights,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    They are a lovely shade Rod. It must be amazing to see so many of the beautiful Crocus blooming in an explosion of soft colours! Someone was very generous and planted hundreds of bulbs and now I am sure they have naturalized. They are delightful!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Sharon, the person who planted the bulbs must have had great vision as well as generosity, I couldn’t imagine how beautiful they’d look blooming in such great numbers,
    Regards, Rod.

  • John44

    John44

    Rod.. is it the child in us MEN .. to come home with a bouquet of these for Mom ?
    Fine colours .. razor sharp ..
    Why don’t you fly over tomorrow ..Thursday I am going with a few friends here:
    www.keukenhof.com
    Drinks on me my dear Rod!
    Cherio from Hollandio
    John

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much John, I only wish I could hop on a plane and fly over to join you at Keukenhof, I have no doubt you will have so many beautiful flowers to photograph there and look forward to seeing some of them on your return, have a wonderful trip my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Peri

    Peri

    OMG, I love Crocus. I have never, ever seen that many at one time. How delicate and beautiful they are!!! Wonderful shot.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Peri, I too had never seen so many together like this before, they were a beautiful sight to see,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Linda  Syms

    Linda Syms

    Fabulous colours Rod,great shot.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Linda, Spring is well and truly here at last,
    Regards, Rod.

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    Just lovely

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Kala,
    Regards, Rod.

  • DonDavisUK

    DonDavisUK

    Hey there Rod, what a glorious spring scene with amazing colour. A Brilliant Capture. Regards, Don.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much Don, they just seemed to scream out to be photographed,
    Regards, Rod.

  • rosiczka

    rosiczka

    wow..Rod,,this is wonderful))

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Ros, I have never seen so many crocus together like this,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Robin Brown

    Robin Brown

    Rod your a master in your own field this is stunning. Hope your fit & well. The bubbles being a c*t today. I cant seem to navigate anywhere with ease hence the bubbles being a ‘cant’ comment or navigate properly!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Robin, it has taken quite a time to get used to the new site layout as well, some of the changes are better than others,
    Regards, Rod.

  • James Corley

    James Corley

    Gorgeous shot Rod!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much James,
    Regards, Rod.

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    wow ~ this is like a field from dreams ~ what a wonderful sight and well captured ~ wish I was there! xx

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks Linda, they were beautiful to see in the Spring sunshine,
    Regards, Rod.

  • David Clark

    David Clark

    tremendous Rod the DOF is incredible as is the color – worth getting down on hands and knees for this one – what a great emphemeral shot – I truly miss this kind of spring – dave

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Dave, every country has it’s individual things of beauty, this is one of our rewards for the tremendous amount of rain we endure in a year,
    Regards, Rod.

  • maxy

    maxy

    WOW!!!! Now THAT’s what I call a lot of crocus’s!!!!! Very colorful and beautiful sight to see after such a winter!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Maxy, I have never seen so many together like this before and I felt it was my lucky day as soon as I saw them,
    Regards, Rod.

  • ldeiter78

    ldeiter78

    Amazing!!! I never saw anything like this. I’d like to see this for myself!!! Thanks for sharing a wonderful photo!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks Lori, it was wonderful to see them at their best in the Spring sunshine,
    Regards, Rod.

  • CarolM

    CarolM

    Wow, a sea of crocus. Love how you filled the frame with this wonderful color.

  • rodsfotos replied

    I couldn’t believe my luck on arriving and seeing how many crocus were in full bloom Carol, they were a beautiful sight and just begged to be photographed, many thanks,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Rachel Stickney

    Rachel Stickney

    A delightful scene! Fabulous color and DOF! I’d love to have this in the Spring Blooms group!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much Rachel, I have submitted it for approval now,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Cheryl  Lunde

    Cheryl Lunde

    Amazing capture of color! A beauty!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Cheryl, I have never seen so many crocus together like this before,
    Regards, Rod.

  • LeilaniMelayna

    LeilaniMelayna

    Exceptionally nice color & very beautiful place!

  • rodsfotos replied

    It was wonderful ro see so many of them in the Spring sunshine, many thanks Leilani,
    Regards, Rod.

  • LeilaniMelayna

    LeilaniMelayna

    I’m glad you shared your sunshine view with us! You’re welcome, Rod.

  • gingy

    gingy

    nice pix rod!!!!!!!!!! mary

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