Mo Alam
Candlemass bell
The unmistakable snowdrop, of course - also known as Candlemass bells (Galanthus nivalis = literally translates to milky white flower of snow).
In England, before the Reformation, snowdrops were gathered at Candlemas to decorate Churches. They were symbols of the transition from winter to spring and of purity.
Candlemass Day is actually on the 2nd of February but, around here at at least, these bells hadn't emerged. They have now!
Pentacon 29mm M42, at f8
Candlemass bell
The unmistakable snowdrop, of course - also known as Candlemass bells (Galanthus nivalis = literally translates to milky white flower of snow).
In England, before the Reformation, snowdrops were gathered at Candlemas to decorate Churches. They were symbols of the transition from winter to spring and of purity.
Candlemass Day is actually on the 2nd of February but, around here at at least, these bells hadn't emerged. They have now!
Pentacon 29mm M42, at f8