Plentiful

As I nod off in front of the computer, I am unable to tell whether this plentiful blossom is all a bit much for the eyes.

I was out taking blossom shots on Sunday, whilst searching the river for the elusive Kingfishers, and traipsing through the freshly laid snow to sit in a hide from where otters had been spotted. Neither of these made an appearance, and even the Country Park regulars with their dogs were nowhere to be seen. The car park - normally heaving on a Sunday afternoon - was all but empty.

[kali]

unbelievably we have blossom on our fruit trees at the moment! i think after the storms we had when the leaves got windburnt they grew back and thought it was spring

[Helen Jane]

@kali66 these are confusing times for nature. This blossom was out accompanied by a blanket of snow.

[FBailey]

Lovely subtle shot. My camellia's blooming away merrily - had to bring it inside as I thought the buds would die.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

It's very pretty but personally I think the bokeh of the background fights with it. I don't know if you can tone that down or not. I still like the blossoms though!

[Helen Jane]

@olivetreeann thank you Ann. I think you are right. It is always good to get another opinion though.

[Jane Martin]

Nice dof. I'm thinking it would make a great 1000 piece puzzle!

[Helen Jane]

@janemartin I wouldn't have the patience for making that!

[Clare Gadsby]

i think it's just beautiful. the exuberance of spring :)

[Granagringa]

The background reminds me of a kaleidoscope..I like the effect.

[summerfield]

what a delicious focus, helen. aces!

[Suzanne]

It's lovely, gorgeous focus

[Kahsia]

Spring has been very frustrating. Nice blossoms though.

[Taffy]

I actually quite like this. I think it's busy but in a good way. The soft bokeh sets off the flowers well.

[haskar]

Great dof and bokeh

[Sheralee S]

They are beautiful blossoms.

[Anja]

Beautiful blossoms and lovely bokeh blossom background

[Ivan]

Pretty...

[Rosie Kind]

What a lovely shot of the blossom with all that bokeh! Fav

[carol white]

A lovely blossom 🌸 shot and great bokeh. Fav!! 😀

[Jerome]

very skillfully done
great shot

[Janet B.]

Beautiful blossoms and equally beautiful bokeh in my opinion! Everything about it shouts, “Spring!” And that’s a good thing!

[Gayle]

Beautiful image! I think the bokeh background works well with the 'in focus' flowers. It's definitely not too much for my eyes. :-)

[Catherine Otley]

Really nicely done with the sharp blossom in front of the blurred background blossom.