| Last year a neighbor planted crocus bulbs, and this year, March 2003, I was able to enjoy photographing the crocuses. Although the pussy willow catkins are somewhat ahead of the crocuses in development, the crocuses are the first flower to enliven spring. | ||
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| Let's have a round of applause for all the good neighbors who plant bulbs! | ||
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| Photo note: Both photos were taken in the last week of March 2003 with a Pentax LX and the SMC 85mm soft-focus lens. This lens has a fine reputation for portraits, but I find it does an excellent job with flowers as well. | ||