The Subtle Beauty of Crocus ‘Panda’ - Taken at Abbey Park - Leicester - UK
On Explore - March 21, 2025 - Thanks to all my Flickr friends!
Crocus ‘Panda’ - A Touch of Spring Elegance -
Today is March 20th, and as every year, my trusted COUNTRY FILE calendar reminds me with a simple note: SPRING BEGIN – and I couldn't agree more.
This morning, around 8:00 AM local time, as I was heading towards Abbey Park in Leicester, my car’s dashboard showed 12°C. By the time I returned about three hours later, the temperature had risen to 14°C. No matter how the climate crisis affects different corners of the world, I believe, just as in Anatolian culture, that spring quietly follows its own rhythm: first warming the air, then the water, and finally the soil—each a week apart. Even when humans may not fully notice it, nature’s creatures always sense it.
As soon as I stepped into Abbey Park, I could tell from the birds’ joyful songs that they were bustling with excitement. On days like these, even people seem to smile brighter and say "Good morning" with extra warmth. Those who are aware can truly see it, can truly feel it.
I’ve always loved the soft light of early spring mornings, and I try to capture its delicate influence in my photography. With my Nikon 105mm macro lens and my trusty 80-200mm f2.8 lens in hand, I wandered through Abbey Park searching for snowdrops. Most had already withered and fallen to the ground… But after about 20 minutes of persistence, I found a lone snowdrop, still standing under the shade of a centuries-old oak, bravely resisting the breeze. I set up my tripod and managed to take a frame, even if it wasn’t under the softest sunlight. Still, snowdrops—known as harbingers of spring—offered their charm once again this year.
Moving on, I noticed daffodils in full bloom, shining in various sizes and shades of yellow. I'm not sure how successful I was in capturing them with bokeh in the morning light, but the golden tones were definitely pleasing to the eye. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. Macro photography often means getting down on the ground, so I took a few coffee breaks here and there just to stretch and stand tall for a while. My series ended with a striking Crocus ‘Panda’ that caught my eye.
On my way back from Abbey Park, I couldn’t resist stopping to work on some cherry blossoms as well.
So, to sum up: inspired by the COUNTRY FILE calendar’s note of 'SPRING BEGIN,’ I set out to capture the beauty of early spring through my lens. I hope you enjoy these images as much as I enjoyed taking them.
Wishing you all a pleasant evening.
🌸 Crocus ‘Panda’ in the UK
Crocus ‘Panda’ is a charming early-spring flower with soft white petals and distinctive dark centers, resembling a panda’s markings.
Typically blooming from late February to March, it thrives in grassy areas and under trees.
A popular choice in both cultivated gardens and naturalized park settings.
Up close, its fine textures and vivid pollen structures make it a favorite for macro photography.
I've captured some unforgettable moments with my camera, and I hope you feel the same joy viewing these images as I did while shooting them.
Thank you so much for visiting my gallery, whether you leave a comment, add it to your favorites, or simply take a moment to look around. Your support means a lot to me, and I wish you good luck and beautiful light in all your endeavors.
© All rights belong to R.Ertuğ. Please refrain from using these images without my express written permission. If you are interested in purchasing or using them, feel free to contact me via Flickr mail.
Your comments and criticism are very valuable.
Thanks for taking the time to stop by and explore :)
The Subtle Beauty of Crocus ‘Panda’ - Taken at Abbey Park - Leicester - UK
On Explore - March 21, 2025 - Thanks to all my Flickr friends!
Crocus ‘Panda’ - A Touch of Spring Elegance -
Today is March 20th, and as every year, my trusted COUNTRY FILE calendar reminds me with a simple note: SPRING BEGIN – and I couldn't agree more.
This morning, around 8:00 AM local time, as I was heading towards Abbey Park in Leicester, my car’s dashboard showed 12°C. By the time I returned about three hours later, the temperature had risen to 14°C. No matter how the climate crisis affects different corners of the world, I believe, just as in Anatolian culture, that spring quietly follows its own rhythm: first warming the air, then the water, and finally the soil—each a week apart. Even when humans may not fully notice it, nature’s creatures always sense it.
As soon as I stepped into Abbey Park, I could tell from the birds’ joyful songs that they were bustling with excitement. On days like these, even people seem to smile brighter and say "Good morning" with extra warmth. Those who are aware can truly see it, can truly feel it.
I’ve always loved the soft light of early spring mornings, and I try to capture its delicate influence in my photography. With my Nikon 105mm macro lens and my trusty 80-200mm f2.8 lens in hand, I wandered through Abbey Park searching for snowdrops. Most had already withered and fallen to the ground… But after about 20 minutes of persistence, I found a lone snowdrop, still standing under the shade of a centuries-old oak, bravely resisting the breeze. I set up my tripod and managed to take a frame, even if it wasn’t under the softest sunlight. Still, snowdrops—known as harbingers of spring—offered their charm once again this year.
Moving on, I noticed daffodils in full bloom, shining in various sizes and shades of yellow. I'm not sure how successful I was in capturing them with bokeh in the morning light, but the golden tones were definitely pleasing to the eye. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. Macro photography often means getting down on the ground, so I took a few coffee breaks here and there just to stretch and stand tall for a while. My series ended with a striking Crocus ‘Panda’ that caught my eye.
On my way back from Abbey Park, I couldn’t resist stopping to work on some cherry blossoms as well.
So, to sum up: inspired by the COUNTRY FILE calendar’s note of 'SPRING BEGIN,’ I set out to capture the beauty of early spring through my lens. I hope you enjoy these images as much as I enjoyed taking them.
Wishing you all a pleasant evening.
🌸 Crocus ‘Panda’ in the UK
Crocus ‘Panda’ is a charming early-spring flower with soft white petals and distinctive dark centers, resembling a panda’s markings.
Typically blooming from late February to March, it thrives in grassy areas and under trees.
A popular choice in both cultivated gardens and naturalized park settings.
Up close, its fine textures and vivid pollen structures make it a favorite for macro photography.
I've captured some unforgettable moments with my camera, and I hope you feel the same joy viewing these images as I did while shooting them.
Thank you so much for visiting my gallery, whether you leave a comment, add it to your favorites, or simply take a moment to look around. Your support means a lot to me, and I wish you good luck and beautiful light in all your endeavors.
© All rights belong to R.Ertuğ. Please refrain from using these images without my express written permission. If you are interested in purchasing or using them, feel free to contact me via Flickr mail.
Your comments and criticism are very valuable.
Thanks for taking the time to stop by and explore :)