Regeneration 02 by seanoneill

Regeneration 02

Despite all the dreadful weather we are having in the UK, if you look hard enough there are clear signs that Spring is just around the corner.

We popped up to Derbyshire today, Chatsworth Farm Shop, for jars of things that you don't need, like Nepalese Curry, and Spiced Balsamic Vinegar. Then onto a very nice pub for a lovely lunch, and then time to find some photo opportunities.

To get this I sneaked into a small stately home garden when we spotted these Crocuses in the snow. Not the cleanest background, but as nature intended. Today, I am happy with my work. Well done to my wife Rebecca for spotting them!!
Beautiful shot! Well done!
February 9th, 2012  
Oh these are beautiful, the first crocus I've seen this year, so looking forward to spotting some around here. Fav!
February 9th, 2012  
@lisjam1 @louisefrance Thanks Lisa and Louise, and thanks for the FAV Louise, that's very kind of you.
February 9th, 2012  
Beautifully delicate
February 9th, 2012  
Love the idea, love the shot.
February 9th, 2012  
The DOF on this and composition is stunning...as is the subject! The purple was well captured.
February 9th, 2012  
@marketingheart @thepictures @debsphotos Thanks everyone. I just wish I'd yanked the dark stalk out of the background!!
February 9th, 2012  
Derbyshire is a fantastic place for photography not far from me, very nice shot Sean i love the focus
February 9th, 2012  
Lovely shot
February 9th, 2012  
Amazing shot, such wonderful colour.
February 10th, 2012  
beautiful colours agains the snow
February 10th, 2012  
I love the contrast of the flowers against the snow. Great capture!
February 10th, 2012  
Love this, there are certainly NO flowers pushing thru the snow here!
February 10th, 2012  
So beautiful, love the composition! Fav :)
February 10th, 2012  
@simon0128 @lagerdalek @lizzy_lu123 @kmrtn6 @nzmamatotwo @tamsg4 @notsorandompics Thanks for such wonderful comments everyone, and the FAVs, I'm blown away by them all!
February 10th, 2012  
very well done! great capture!
February 10th, 2012  
Nice shot. Beautiful color!
February 10th, 2012  
Great composition, beautiful colour against the snow, well spotted.
February 10th, 2012  
Fav
February 10th, 2012  
love it, color is great!
February 11th, 2012  
I like this life pushing through the snow
February 11th, 2012  
Oh it's just gorgeous to see signs of spring like this! I can hardly wait for the color to come back!
February 11th, 2012  
@pointnshoot28 @ebdubay @jennywren @jennywren @danpics12 @ihaveknowledge @aspada Hi everyone, thanks for such kind comments and the FAV as well Jenny.
February 11th, 2012  
Beautiful find, lovely.
February 12th, 2012  
@bluebell Thanks, I am knocked out by the number of great comments and favs I've got for this shot!!
February 12th, 2012  
Simply stunning photo. :)
February 12th, 2012  
That is awesome! Through the snow and all. I love this!! FAV!
February 12th, 2012  
Lovely, I went looking for a shot like this yesterday morning with yellow and white crocus but there wasn't enough snow. This is perfect.
February 12th, 2012  
@sewsharyn @ozziehoffy @sailingmusic Thank you so much for you rlovely comments, and many thanks for the FAV Cassandra.
February 12th, 2012  
beautiful!
February 12th, 2012  
A fave! Love these hopeful first signs of Spring!
February 12th, 2012  
Great contrast between the blue and white, lovely photo!
February 12th, 2012  
@kasumie13 @kalexa @stiggle Thanks everyone, and especially for the Fav Kalexa. I am very grateful.
February 12th, 2012  
Just found this on PP.....gorgeous shot....I like the background, despite your doubts. This just about sums up our winter.......some early buds and blooms, then whop! covered in snow! Love the purple against the white.....belated fave!
February 12th, 2012  
@Cherrill Thanks Cherrill, what's PP? Thanks for the Fave, that's very kind of you, very glad you like it!
February 12th, 2012  
Aahhh sorry ....have you been missing it all this time?? Popular page....you will find it under your browse menu button. Here you can see the recently posted pics that have been liked, faved and commented on the most. Some of us really strive to be there, for others it is a place to go to find new photographers or get inspiiration. The page had a shuffle button at the bottom so you can mix up the pictures. Enjoy! :-)
February 12th, 2012  
This is very pretty - fabulous colours :)
February 12th, 2012  
this is lovely!
February 12th, 2012  
@lluniau @petra @Cherrill Thanks everyone, Cherrill thanks for the tip, really appreciate it.
February 12th, 2012  
Beautiful shot! Love the triad of colors - the bit of green sets off the white and purple perfectly!
February 12th, 2012  
Great find - lovely shot - clearly high class crocuses!
February 12th, 2012  
I love those a fabulous shot
February 13th, 2012  
Sean, This photo is so beautiful. Hope spring will come soon
February 17th, 2012  
Beautiful detailing!
February 21st, 2012  
Just lovely.
March 6th, 2012  
Very nice!
March 7th, 2012  
@clairehiker @judithg @valley @noragentian @thebluegnu @kimmiesue @babedol23 Thank you all for such wonderful comments. Sorry that it has taken me so long to acknowledge some of them!!
March 7th, 2012  
So pretty. Great composition and pop of color. I'm amazed that the crocuses are blooming in the snow. The slightest hint of cold weather here and they wilt.
March 11th, 2012  
Love the colours - well done!
March 11th, 2012  
Wonderfully beautiful!!!!
March 15th, 2012  
Lyn
THis is one of the most beautiful shots I've even seen - lucky you for having such a supportive - and participatory! - wife. :-)
May 18th, 2012  
Was just looking back through some fav's.... this is still just as beautiful!
January 18th, 2013  
@ozziehoffy Awww, you are so lovely. Can you sense my failing mojo and need to be inspired?
January 18th, 2013  
@seanoneill It's true though!!! Lol perhaps it's off in cahoots with mine! I'm in a shocking slump right now... one of those, couldn't care less ones lol. I know it will pass, but I'm really frustrated about it. It could also be the fact that basically most of my shots are in or around my home... need fresh inspiration! Saw an awesome shot tonight... check this one out... http://365project.org/greychick/365/2013-01-17
January 18th, 2013  
@ozziehoffy Yeah me too. The weather is rubbish here, snow, but not enough, and no blue sky for 3 days. I nearly threw the towel in last night and stopped, but then I did a safe shot to get something done for the day. I think finishing my 365 and having no target doesn't help.
January 18th, 2013  
@ozziehoffy yes, it was a cracking shot.
January 18th, 2013  
@seanoneill You're not allowed to throw the towel in... you're not on FB to stalk! Oh and ... you could be onto something there!! I finished too so there isn't a goal.... hmmm... perhaps themes instead?
January 18th, 2013  
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