March 06, 2008. My parents in the Netherlands have been sending triumphant photos of what's blooming in their garden for a month now - but none of our crocus, daffodils, or even snowdrops are close to blooming yet. For now, we make do with our Darley heath, which reliably blooms through most of winter every year. It's probably at its best right now - the flowers still look fresh, the needly leaves are dark and glossy. I've always found it hard to photograph, so it made a natural subject to try my new camera on. Still not perfect, but there you go... |