After the Snowdrops... by vignouse

After the Snowdrops...

...these appear. They are twice the size of snowdrops, both the size of the plant and the size of the blossoms and the flowers only come after the snowdrops have died down. Their petals have the same little green stain at the end but there are six of them rather than three and they are delicately translucent. I'm sure that somebody on here will be able to tell me what they are but in the meantime, Mrs S and I are just happy to enjoy their beauty.

Update: Thanks to @beewatcher I now know that these are 'leucojum vernum' - more commonly known as Spring Snowflake... isn't that lovely.
And you've caught them so well!!!
April 12th, 2015  
I like these better than the snowdrops! The end of the petals turns up so sweetly holding this green spot!
April 12th, 2015  
You I was thinking today about the flowers that first appear when the harsh winter disappears. And it isn't big blooms, it tiny things like snow drops, crocus and these little things that push there way up through the earth and offer us the hope that nicer weather is coming. So I can see why you would be happy with these delicate beauties.
April 12th, 2015  
Beautifully captured and love your processing!
April 12th, 2015  
Beautiful flower and you captured it well. Nice processing giving it an almost ethereal look. Fav.
April 12th, 2015  
Pretty. Nice capture of delicate blossoms.
April 12th, 2015  
Beautiful petals. They are quite lovely.
April 12th, 2015  
Their Latin name is leucojum, commonly known as spring or summer snowflakes. Loads out here in Sussex now the crocuses have finished.
April 12th, 2015  
@beewatcher Thank you very much - I knew someone would come up trumps!
April 12th, 2015  
These look like fat little ballerinas! So beautiful and delicate. I love your composition on this.
April 12th, 2015  
Gorgeous capture with lovely composition.
April 12th, 2015  
Great capture and processing. Fav for me! These petals are the largest I have seen..
April 13th, 2015  
Beautiful! FAV
April 13th, 2015  
These are beautiful as is your photo. fav
April 13th, 2015  
Oh they are so beautiful!
April 13th, 2015  
They seem to be glowing. Beautiful!
April 13th, 2015  
Lovely shot
April 13th, 2015  
oh wow! you have hit the spot with this beauty - so much wonderful detail - superb Richard!
April 13th, 2015  
Gorgeous
April 13th, 2015  
What a lovely and unusual flower shape.
April 13th, 2015  
The petals are soft but detailed at the same time. How did you achieve that slight blur that is like a small visual echo? A wonderful photo. As always!
April 13th, 2015  
Lovely, elegant image...love the white and green colors...this has a painterly look to it
April 13th, 2015  
Very cute - thanks for the update on what they are - they look lovely.
April 13th, 2015  
Such beautiful little flowers so expertly captured!
April 13th, 2015  
Exquisite.
April 13th, 2015  
They're very beautiful. Love the little green tips on the petals.
April 13th, 2015  
Beautiful, a Fav
April 13th, 2015  
So beautifully captured, Richard. These are a delight by any name. fav.
April 13th, 2015  
So lovely.
April 13th, 2015  
Beautiful shot
April 13th, 2015  
Very beautiful indeed
April 13th, 2015  
they have a brushed-look. We call them italian wedding bells.
April 13th, 2015  
Beautiful. Fav
April 13th, 2015  
Very sharp. Your focal length is 105mm - is that the Nikon 105 macro lens ? And if so, would you recommend it, I wonder? The image certainly suggests you should...
April 13th, 2015  
It's the Sigma 105 macro ehich I use on both FF and APS-C Nikons - this is a 1/4 frame crop on an APS-C sensor! Yes, I would recommend it wholeheartedly - it's as good as the Nikon at a fraction of the price.
April 13th, 2015  
Luminous! Lovely.
April 14th, 2015  
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