First Crocus of the Year

© Ray Thoms

First Crocus of the Year

Uploaded: April 10, 2011

Description


Stopped yesterday at crocus patch and there were a couple up through the still dead grass

Taken with the G12, this is an HDR processed within the camera. Only resized and the frame applied

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 80, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 6.10 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot G12

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 10, 2011

Isn't it just great to see these little flowers in the Spring. Beautiful details and colors, Ray. #1368222

Douglas Pignet April 10, 2011

lovely capture and beautiful colors and comp #9343091

Ron McEwan April 10, 2011

Good morning neighbor, now this is a early spring image beautifully done Ray, superb detail bright color. #9343102

Joy Rector April 10, 2011

goreous #9343118

MELODIE C. ROBERTS April 10, 2011

I love how determined they are
Like they are snubbing their noses at winter


Fabulous color and comp Ray! #9343127

Jack Gaskin April 10, 2011

A BEAUTY

Happy Shooting
Jack #9343187

Monnie Ryan April 10, 2011

What a wonderful sight - and beautifully captured, I hasten to add! #9343234

Mary Timman April 10, 2011

Beautifully made! Lovely sight to see in Spring isn't it! #9343272

Robert R. Goodman April 10, 2011

Hi Ray,Beautiful color and lighting.That is a flower we can grow out here!!! #9343289

Tiia Vissak April 10, 2011

a wonderful close-up! #9343345

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe April 10, 2011

You and the camera did beautiful work on this one, Ray! Gorgeous image!! #9343386

Claudia Kuhn level-classic April 10, 2011

Welcome spring! Beautiful capture Ray #9343491

John Connolly April 10, 2011

That G12 does a mighty job Ray! A beautiful spring flower with excellent color and detail, well done! #9343874

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna April 10, 2011

Beautiful, Ray! :-) k #9343947

David Phalen April 10, 2011

This really pops Ray!! The colors and details are beautiful!! #9343957

Gail Vitikacs level-classic April 11, 2011

Indeed a beauty! #9345966

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