Friday (11-March-2011) — New Jersey

Backyard Winter Nature in New Jersey. Purple Crocuses Blooming — Spring is Coming!

These images of Purple Crocuses Blooming were taken across the street from my home. Weather permitting I will try to get some macro images of the Snow Drops tomorrow. The Daffodils are only a week away from blooming.

Purple Crocuses -- Spring is Coming. Image taken with a Leica D-Lux 5 (ISO 100, 7.5 mm, f/2.8, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Purple Crocuses — Spring is Coming. Image taken with a Leica D-Lux 5 (ISO 100, 7.5 mm, f/2.8, 1/320 sec).
Purple Crocuses -- Spring is Coming. Image taken with a Leica D-Lux 5 (ISO 100, 19.2 mm, f/4, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)
Purple Crocuses — Spring is Coming. Image taken with a Leica D-Lux 5 (ISO 100, 19.2 mm, f/4, 1/400 sec).
Purple Crocuses -- Spring is Coming. Image taken with a Leica D-Lux 5 (ISO 100, 19.2 mm, f/4.5, 1/800 sec). (David J Mathre)
Purple Crocuses — Spring is Coming. Image taken with a Leica D-Lux 5 (ISO 100, 19.2 mm, f/4.5, 1/800 sec).
Purple Crocuses -- Spring is Coming. Image taken with a Leica D-Lux 5 (ISO 100, 7.5 mm, f/8, 1/160 sec). (David J Mathre)
Purple Crocuses — Spring is Coming. Image taken with a Leica D-Lux 5 (ISO 100, 7.5 mm, f/8, 1/160 sec).

Author: David Mathre

I am a scientist by training (Eckerd College, BSc; Caltech, Ph.D.). I worked for 27 years as a Chemist in the Pharmaceutical Industry developing processes to manufacture medicines for human and animal health. I now spend my time as a photographer and world traveler. My interests include the natural world, wildlife, landscapes, sky, and seascapes, travel, and astrophotography. I look for unique ways of viewing the world and presenting my images. I have traveled to over 55 countries in six continents, often on Semester at Sea voyages. While at home in New Jersey, I spend time on home renovation and expansion of a wildflower garden/meadow.

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