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Clive Nichols.

Crocuses. In February, these tiny flowers that are the true heralds of spring, form the most wonderful rugs of silvery lilac through to deep purple.

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Soft backlighting on Papaver somniferum best known as the opium Poppy, seen here with cornflowers.

The soft light reveals the distinctive crepe paper petals, shaded in intricate lilac-pink-red hues.

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Crocus tomasinianus 'Ruby Giant', delicate yet determined, miniature yet mighty, perfectly poised despite the freezing temperatures on a perfect morning.

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Snow covered hellebore photographed a few years ago.

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Berries are everywhere at the moment,

the colourful treasures of autumn.🍂 🧡 🍁

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Japanese form of flowering quince, also known as Chaenomeles.

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