THIS WAS MEANT TO BE A DAFFODIL PICTURE BUT ENDED UP A CROCUS

I was going to post a daffodil picture today as the daffs in the garden are looking rather nice. However after a few shots of the daffs, I was impressed by how nice the crocuses still looked.

A quick repoint of the camera and I had a few macro shots of the inside of a crocus.

I liked this shot best as the orange bit is in the 'rule of thirds' position and is quite eye catching against the purple.

I could not avoid getting a bit of 'green' leaves in the frame, but I hope they are not too distracting (well they will be now I've mentioned it !!!).

SOOC other than a tad increase of saturation.

I'm now up to date with my postings after running a day behind.

Hmm, that green bit is still annoying me !

[Sarah Horsfall]

Beautiful close up, Phil :o)

[andy c]

great detail phil.. i've done a few lily shots over the period on here and they also work well for a macro subject

[Kerri]

Fantastic closeup

[wendy chapman]

Lovely macro. I have been having fun for several days ignoring winter with macro flower shots. I get upset with distractions and wish I noticed them before hand. We are too self critical!

[patsyj]

Lavender..one of my favorite colors..the macro is very sharp and clear, the flower in great position...a fav for me!

[Jennifer]

very pretty! The color and lighting are great! awesome detail!

[Constance Brinkley]

nice detail in this macro. Crocus are good for me!

[Catherine]

Good choice in the end Phil! This is beautiful...colours, composition/crop...everything!

[Abraham Lincoln]

It is quite nice and loaded with pollen. I hope some insects found it.

[lesley allen]

Great colour, love the contrast of the colours

[Robin Mersh]

Were its' parents disappointed? - they shouldn't be - it is a lovely flower!

[Juliette Packham]

great shot, even though it's not a daff!! great colour and focus

[Phil Howcroft]

@sarahhorsfall Thanks Sarah :), flower close ups are always appealing

[Phil Howcroft]

@gill Thanks Gill, what clinched the daff turning into a crocus was the orange bit sitting on the 'rule of thirds' and the lovely contrast between the purple and orange. I'm tempted to post my daff a day late , but I might have a go at the daff again tomorrow ! The delicate bits do look nice.

[Phil Howcroft]

@andycoleborn Thanks Andy, I did a lilly too , but I think the colours here are bolder and brighter.

[Phil Howcroft]

@kerristephens Thank you Kerri, macro shots work well when the subject is good :)

[Phil Howcroft]

@wac Wendy, you are right we can become too critical of our own images. It's always good when they are well received :)

[Phil Howcroft]

@patsyjphillips Aww Patsy thank you for the 'fave' , I am pleased the colours meet with your approval

[Phil Howcroft]

@jenlyn999 Jennifer , glad the close up works for you as it does for me :)

[Phil Howcroft]

@seattle Constance, thank you for your support, crocuses work well for me too :)

[Phil Howcroft]

@cath Catherine thanks for your high praise of this image. I did not realise it would be so popular, I think its the vibrant colours that makes it stand out so well :)

[Phil Howcroft]

@honestabe Thanks Abraham, the insects were on the Daff, I've got a picture of one of them on the daff

[Phil Howcroft]

@samdan Thanks for your kind comments , I'm pleased you approve

[Phil Howcroft]

@robinmersh Robin, I think the daffs were pleased the crocus came on here !!

[Phil Howcroft]

@sparkle Thanks Juliette, the colours do make a major impact :)

[Allison Williams]

Good choice! Love the colors (Isn't Nature amazing in the combinations it provides?) Also like the little dusting of pollen you captured. A very intimate picture.