"... Hush! Epigea wakens!
The Crocus stirs her lids --
Rhodora's cheek is crimson,
She's dreaming of the woods!
Then turning from them reverent --
Their bedtime 'tis, she said --
The Bumble bees will wake them
When April woods are red ..."
Emily Dickinson
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Flickr: mbgrigby (7:52 AM on Sat Apr 5, 2008)
Lovely. Great format -- Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)Flickr: kktp_ (7:35 AM on Sat Apr 5, 2008)
gorgeous !! have a great sunday, my friend. -- Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)Flickr: P. J. McAdie (7:33 AM on Sat Apr 5, 2008)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called TIO's "Seal of Approval" (Invited Images Only), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group. a crocus beacon lighting the way to see spring it seems to be here i love it, judith. such a wonderful spring marker. so white and so gorgeous. and i love the saffron touch. delightful indeed. -- Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)Flickr: ms.lume (7:32 AM on Sat Apr 5, 2008)
Wow jude! totally, gorgeously Beautiful!!! so very elegant my dear! xoxoxo!!! Congratulations. This image has been nominated for Please add it to the group pool.Flickr: mik5156 (7:29 AM on Sat Apr 5, 2008)
Stunning capture. ---------------- This excellent picture is a Flowerotica. We would be honoured to have it in our pool. Only invited photos. Please tag with "Flowerotica". Remember: you MUST comment & fave 3 photos from the group. You can also participate in the weekly contest. invited with SICI -- Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)Flickr: hb19 (7:24 AM on Sat Apr 5, 2008)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Images "On Black" (Invitation only -please comment on 2), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group. wow, this looks secretive & slightly revealing its beauty...... Seen in SearchTheBest -- Seen in Search the Best...Invited Photos Only (?)Flickr: lemperleconnie (7:23 AM on Sat Apr 5, 2008)
Just beautiful! ~I SNIFFED out this wonderful image! You deserve this nose worthy award! Please ADD your Impressively beautiful photo to~ Impressed by your Beauty! (Invite only images) Please tag your photos ImpressedBeautyFlickr: aneye4wonder (7:15 AM on Sat Apr 5, 2008)
Beautiful! Love the orange middle.Flickr: tammyjq41 (7:13 AM on Sat Apr 5, 2008)
This photo was made by a Diamond Class Photographer! Please add your photo to Flickr Diamond Tag your photo DiamondClassPhotographer and read our group rules OMG!!!! This is amazingFlickr: leaders (7:09 AM on Sat Apr 5, 2008)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Search the Best...Invited Photos Only, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.Flickr: lonniec61 (8:23 AM on Sat Apr 5, 2008)
amazing white!!! nice close up!!!Flickr: G2 Studio (8:14 AM on Sat Apr 5, 2008)
Seen in SearchTheBestFlickr: Maureen F. (10:11 AM on Sat Apr 5, 2008)
Beautiful white petals !! Truly a lovely viewpoint :~) -- Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)Flickr: binsin (10:01 AM on Sat Apr 5, 2008)
Beautiful! This photo took my BREATH away Pls add this photo to the BREATHTAKING groupFlickr: mathteacher (9:55 AM on Sat Apr 5, 2008)
Someday I am going to get this kind of shot......how lovely!Flickr: raineys (11:15 AM on Sat Apr 5, 2008)
Beautiful!!!! Can't wait to see a scratcher!! An Awesome Shot Award You are invited to add this image to An Awesome Shot! ~CONTESTS~ Enter now Please tag the photo with "AnAwesomeShot"Flickr: borealnz (11:02 AM on Sat Apr 5, 2008)
Gorgeous with that little bit of orange peeking through!! Stunning Jude!!Flickr: Evening Star57 (10:55 AM on Sat Apr 5, 2008)
A beautiful silvery sheen to what looks like a cupped hand holding a pretty treasure.. a true treasure Jude .. this is so pretty .. and the verse is so lovely too .. . Take care dear friend xoxoxFlickr: mimbrava (10:43 AM on Sat Apr 5, 2008)
Your sister beat me to the EiFP invitation, but this sure is an excellent picture of a flower, dear Judith. The softness of the white is delicious. I have faved and tagged your picture with BRAVO and this serves as an invitation to The Best: BRAVO--pending administrative review. -- Seen on your photo stream. (?)Flickr: 45street (9:10 AM on Sun Apr 6, 2008)
So beautiful perspective !Flickr: denis collette (8:59 AM on Sun Apr 6, 2008)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called First Quality (invite only) 3 Contests_Spotlight on the winners, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group. Wowwww... another poem for my collection of beatitude...!!! :))) Congratulations! Félicitation! Felicitazione! Felicidades! Felicitats! Glückwunsch! تهنئة æå–œ Felicitação! ÄŒestitke! BlahopřánÃ! Gratulation! Felicitatie! Õnnitlus! Onnittelu! ΣυγχαÏητήÏια! כל הכבוד! Gratulálok! مبارکPowinszowanie! Felicitação! ЧеÑтитке! Lyckönskningar! ПоздравлÑÑŽ! Tebrikler! ПоздравлениÑ! تبریک ãŠã‚ã§ã¨ã† Til lukku or til hamingju! GEFELICITEERD! Parabéns! Yesssss... #309 on Explore my dear friend...!!! Champagne... peanuts...chocolate... ice cream... !!! :))) -- Seen in the interestingness archives. (?) ---------------- This is a wonderful poetic gem! Please consider adding it to: ImagePoetry - ImagePoesie! ~ Invitation Only & Comment on 1 ~ invited with SICI ---------------- This amazing image really is In Fine Style and this serves as an invitation to In Fine Style invited with SICI -- Seen in the interestingness archives. (?)Flickr: papierhexe (5:52 AM on Sun Apr 6, 2008)
This is Perfect! This photo has been selected for The Perfect Photographer Award Please add this image to The Perfect Photographer, Awards 2 Fave 2 And tag the photo with "The Perfect Photographer"Flickr: Jenny Romney (4:57 AM on Sun Apr 6, 2008)
Fantastic shot!Flickr: Philippe Sainte-Laudy (3:20 AM on Sun Apr 6, 2008)
truly magnificent !!!Flickr: Natascha2008 (1:22 PM on Sun Apr 6, 2008)
How wonderful, Judith! An excellent shot, my dear! :o) ---------------- *This is a *Brilliant~Eye~Jewel!* You are invited to add your picture to our pool! *Please tag with Brilliant-Eye-Jewel*. invited with SICIFlickr: Fort Photo (3:33 AM on Sun Apr 6, 2008)
If this isn't a statement of natural elegance, I don't know what is! -- Seen on your photo stream. (?)Flickr: fouramjava (11:29 AM on Sun Apr 6, 2008)
Superb macro, Jude! Your spring is alive and beautiful with blooms! I am envious - I still have to go to the florist for fresh flowers. :-)))) Busy making my list and checking it twice. The days will go quickly now....xoxoxoxFlickr: law_keven (2:57 AM on Sun Apr 6, 2008)
Another amazing shot, love the composition, very well done indeed, a fave for sure, keep up the awesome work..:O)) Congrats on making Explore...I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday my friend..:O)))) One fave is not enough: I give two! You are invited to add your masterwork to A Double Fave group. Please tag it "ADoubleFave". You are invited to display your image and join our group. I wish I'd taken it!!! Damn! I Wish I'd Taken That!!! Invited Images Only Post 1, Award 2 Your photo deserves a Ruby Please add this photo to the The Ruby Awards group You can tag your photo RubyPhotographer An Awesome Shot Award You are invited to add this image to An Awesome Shot! ~CONTESTS~ Enter/Vote now Please tag the photo with "AnAwesomeShot" You are invited to add your photo to That's Classy! 1-1 (Invited Photos ONLY); Please tag your photo as: "ThatsClassy" I think this is a great image! I have tagged the image "FlickrsBest" and you are invited to join and add it to: Well done. Please ensure that your image is 'Tagged' - FlickrsBest - Thanks Congratulations! Your pic becomes nominee of "Shield Of Excellence" Please add this photo to the Shield Of Excellence Group. Please be sure this is tagged "SOE" You are my winner! Please add this photo to www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/Flickr: yahcatphotos (2:54 AM on Sun Apr 6, 2008)
Beautiful final presentation with lots of impact, great composition and excellent technique. Please consider adding this great photo to Defender's Nature Macro and Close Up GroupFlickr: janoid (12:34 PM on Sun Apr 6, 2008)
This is so stunning, sweet Judith!! A brilliant awakening of this lovely crocus.... Your composition, light, and macro are perfect, of course.... I love this..... it is a gift for the soul.... from the most beautiful one I know.... :) xoxoxoxoxFlickr: pixability (12:41 PM on Sun Apr 6, 2008)
the brightest whiteness, so fresh and clean -- Seen on your photo stream. .Flickr: .mands. (6:11 AM on Mon Apr 7, 2008)
Seen in FloweroticaFlickr: Willy Wijaya (6:08 AM on Mon Apr 7, 2008)
WOW! This is incredible!Flickr: OneEyedJax (7:11 AM on Sun Apr 6, 2008)
Beautiful beautiful beautiful . . . . . love the poem too! Seen in Excellence in Floral PhotographyFlickr: CeeCeeDotCa (6:35 AM on Sun Apr 6, 2008)
simply beautiful! -- Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)Flickr: dlboicu (8:26 AM on Sun Apr 6, 2008)
Flowerotica memberFlickr: salvan (8:15 AM on Sun Apr 6, 2008)
Gorgeous! This wonderful poetic gem was seen in: ImagePoetry - ImagePoésie!Flickr: Kris Kros (7:40 AM on Sun Apr 6, 2008)
superb shotFlickr: fabiogis50 (6:07 AM on Sun Apr 6, 2008)
Seen in Image "On Black" (Invitation Only -please comment on 2) -- Seen in Images "On Black" (Invitation only -please comment on 2) (?)Flickr: TIO... (4:32 AM on Sun Apr 6, 2008)
Perfection... on a grand scale... It's easy when the light is your partner... and when the clarity of nature whispers to you... You're shooting is beyond beautiful... I simply am in awe of this shot!!!!! Unbelievable!!!! One of your BEST!!! TIO... I have faved and tagged your picture with MagicDonkey, and this serves as an invitation to MagicDonkey. Please read the rules. (You must be invited to four other invite only groups, and one must be The Best: Bravo, Flickr Platinum, or The Moulin Rouge before posting here.)Flickr: Scott Dungan (11:44 AM on Sun Apr 6, 2008)
:)Flickr: NorthLight (10:45 AM on Mon Apr 7, 2008)
Just perfect in every way Judith!!Flickr: rickm FL (1:15 PM on Mon Apr 7, 2008)
Beautiful image, great composition.. Seen in FloweroticaFlickr: There and back again (12:19 PM on Mon Apr 7, 2008)
Seen in Image "On Black" (Invitation Only -please comment on 2)Flickr: frazze46 (3:14 AM on Mon Apr 7, 2008)
Love this capture and perspective....!!! Seen in FloweroticaFlickr: available to the MASTER (11:14 AM on Fri Apr 11, 2008)
so pretty Seen inFlickr: Jesús Guzmán Moya (3:12 AM on Fri Apr 11, 2008)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called * Free N A T U R E *, and we'd love to have this added to the group!Flickr: dslr_5 (6:09 AM on Wed Apr 9, 2008)
Beautiful shot!Flickr: Jesús Guzmán Moya (3:11 AM on Fri Apr 11, 2008)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Flower or Foliage Detail, and we'd love to have this added to the group!Flickr: Anna_Nelson (8:24 AM on Fri Apr 11, 2008)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Best Flowers Shots (invitations/comments) pics only, and we'd love to have this added to the group! Please post this fantastic photo in: *TBFS Gallery* Please remember to give comments and check our contest threads.Flickr: [•¤ Frank ¤•] (6:35 AM on Wed Apr 9, 2008)
Amazing Macro.!! Congratulations° Well done This is an Amazing shot!, Please post this photo in the ´´*-Magic Moments-*´´ Group-- Please tag the photo with "Magic Moments".Flickr: suzikakes (6:35 AM on Wed Apr 9, 2008)
Definitely a winner!!! You deserve another one. Found in www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/Flickr: Victor Oliveirα (6:29 AM on Wed Apr 9, 2008)
Definitely a winner!!! You deserve another one. Found in www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/Flickr: f.arias (12:06 PM on Wed Apr 9, 2008)
Wonderful! Seen in Flowerotica