Bellatrix_B2

~daffs~

~daffs~

I wonder if the Daffodil
Shrinks from the touch of frost,
And when her veins grow stiff and still
She dreams that life is lost?
Ah, if s...
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I wonder if the Daffodil
Shrinks from the touch of frost,
And when her veins grow stiff and still
She dreams that life is lost?
Ah, if she does, how sweet a thing
Her resurrection day in spring!
~Emma C. Dowd, "Daffodil and Crocus,"
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iPhone 11 Pro Max

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settings

Aperture f/1.8 ISO 160 Shutter 1/60 Focal Length 4.25/1

location

location

San Jose, California, US

upload_date

upload_date

Mar, 2021

Views

68

Likes

+13

Awards

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Platinum

Nicely done! Great colors, wonderful texture and classy presentation?

Thank you very kindly,John!!! Happy Spring!!! :-)

beautiful flat verticals and horizontals to blend with the texture of the daffodils and stems--lovely!

Thank you so much,Cookie!!!!

Platinum

The background texture really adds to the overall effect. Wonderful combo and oh, such a warm touch of spring!

So grateful for your wonderful compliment!!! Thank you very kindly,Gayle!!!

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