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Today’s Flowers: Snowdrops

snowdrops
I took this photo last week, before the snow. Today, one week later, all our snow is gone! Part of me is sad, but then, the birds are happy and chirping; they are announcing: spring! Yesterday I walked past a different neighbor whose snowdrops had already formed blooms.

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Jientje says

Snowdrops are so darling. They look so fragile and innocent to me. Can't wait to see them in full bloom!

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Gill says

I'd rather have the snow drops than the snow, anyday. Can't wait to see them flower.

Gill in Canada

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guild-rez says

Leora,
lovely pictures, very soon you can see them!
-Cheers Gisela.

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Valkyrien says

So wonderful to see signs of spring, even if it's not in my own country! Snowdrops are so delicate and lovely!

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Dot says

I'm not sure what a snow drop looks like but just the green is nice to look at after this cold winter.

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Gunilla says

What lovly snowdrops . Here in the North of Sweden we have a lot of snow so any sign of snowdrops isn´t showing yet.

Have a nice evening

Gunilla in Sweden

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2sweetnsaxy says

I don't know what snowdrops are. I'll have to look them up. It will be nice to see those in bloom. It looks like there will be a lot of them.

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guild-rez says

Leora,
if you draw the Bird of Paradise (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) flower, please post your artwork?
Love to see it..
Gisela

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Pat says

It's always so exciting to see the first green shoots breaking through the snow or what was just recently frozen ground. Hope SPRINGS eternal!

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Gmirage says

Few days more and we're seeing beautiful blooms! ;) Have a nice week!

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kayleen says

The hope of spring keeps all of us going at this point! Will look forward to seeing them in bloom.

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Lilli says

That surely is a good sign that spring is near

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Arija says

They are such durable little things, growing uner snow as knowing spring is on the way. They don't mind s snowy blanket even when in full bloom and will bounce right back when it is gone. The earliest flower of spring to give hope of the change in seasons.

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Fishing Guy says

Leora: I have these also but didn't know the name. They are a great little flower.

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Two Barking Dogs says

Wonderful! Can't wait to see the blooms.

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East Gwillimbury WOW! says

Nice to see the tips of new life in your garden, Leora. I'm a little sad that winter is passing soon because I think it's a beautiful season but I'm looking forward to flowers in my gardens. Nothing in mine yet, though.

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naturegirl says

Snow drops cheering grey days into light!
I am so happy to experience Spring in the desert!

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Carletta says

I think of not having the snow (I'm one that loves it) but I've sat with my glass doors to my deck open for two days listening to the birds and things are sprouting - just another season to love.
Hope you'll show us these again when they bloom.
My post this week is on my photoblog: Carletta’s Captures.

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Lurdes Lopes says

The spring is coming...
Wonderful pic! I can't wait to see the blooms too...

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Sara Chapman in Seattle says

Are they snowdrops? Or crocuses? All are so very welcome, aren't they? One of my bulbs shows a tiny bud; I'll have to go out there and photograph it!

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leoraw says

I'm pretty sure they are snowdrops, from past memory. I saw some crocuses further down the block yesterday. Maybe I'll have a chance to run down the block and take some photos of those, before they all fade away!

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Luiz says

Hi Leora

Don't be sad!
Flowers and plants enjoy our life!

Delicate post!

Luiz

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Neal says

I love it when things start peeking through the ground.

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Marie-Louise says

Spring must be just around the corner. They seem very delicate, but bursting with life. Lovely post.

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Princess Haiku says

Hi, I found you via Ascender's blog and stopped for a look. I agree that snowdrops seem preferable to snow. It is Spring now in sunny Northern California.

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Ilana-Davita says

Nice one. Did you take it with your new toy? What do you make of it?

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leoraw says

Yes, I can do shots like these, but I need to buy a telephoto lens to do anything at a distance. I think I need a good discussion with a camera-knowledgeable person.

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Baila says

I always loved the first flowers of the season.

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ramblingwoods says

Just a bit of green here but plenty of bird song...

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Lorri says

What a lovely capture of spring beginnings.

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Rosidah Abidin says

I think I never have seen snowdrops. You make me curious how they look like in full bloom. Best wishes :)

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Arlene says

wow that is so spring, Leora! Ive never seen that when i experienced winter days for 3 years.

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