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February Gold in Raleigh, North Carolina

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

‘February Gold’, originally uploaded by Snowyowl144.

Photographer Snowyowl144 tells us about this golden March 20, 2010 image: The photo was taken in the middle of March at the JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh, NC. They are the cultivar “February Gold” hence the pun of the photo.

Daffodils at Arlie Gardens in Wilmington, North Carolina

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

daffodils, originally uploaded by oakstudiosofdesign.

Photographer oakstudiosofdesign tells us about this majestic scene, taken on March 13, 2010: Daffodils have always been one of my favs. After living in Forida for many years, where they don’t really grow, we moved to an area where they do grow. I was so excited to see them popping up everywhere! This was the largest grouping I had come across and I loved the white and yellow blooms. They bring back memories of growing up in New Hampshire.

We took the pic in Wilmington, NC at Arlie Gardens: www.airliegardens.org

We explored some of the gardens but will be going back again soon to see what is blooming later in the spring.

Emerging in Raleigh, North Carolina

Monday, March 1st, 2010

emerging, originally uploaded by mySadiegirl.

Photographer mySadiegirl tells us about this February 21 emerging springtime image: The photograph was taken in Raleigh NC on February 21st, a beautiful, springlike winter day with a Nikon D60 using an AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f1.8G lens.

Though these are in my yard, I did not plant them; therefore, I’m not sure of the species.

Indomitable in Eyemouth, Scotland

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
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Indomitable, originally uploaded by brightcloud.

Photographer brightcloud tells us about this January 11, 2010 image: These daffodil sprouts resiliently appear year after year in my garden in Eyemouth. Eyemouth is a small fishing town on the south-east coast of Scotland. Because it meets the North Sea, not much snow lies here – but this winter was quite different. Several days of intermittent snowfall resulted in a white cover about 10″ deep. Any low-lying plants and sprouts were completely hidden from sight for several days. Nevertheless, those hardy daffodil sprouts emerged unscathed [as the thaw continued], standing green and proud.

Daffodil Flats in Linville Gorge – North Carolina

Saturday, April 11th, 2009

Daffodil Flats, originally uploaded by akunkle99.

This magical space in the middle of the North Carolina wilderness area known as Linville Gorge has been captured by photographer akunkle99. Andy says: A little past the peak bloom. Either that, or the cold snap the night before kept the flowers from looking perky.

This photograph was taken on March 20, 2009. Photos from 2008 are here.

The fact that this area is virtually impossible to access except by advanced hikers makes a photograph like this priceless. Here is the Linville Gorge page from daffodilfestivals.com which includes links to the Linville Gorge website and Yahoo users group.

Spring Colors in Wilmington, North Carolina

Friday, March 20th, 2009

, originally uploaded by Michele Lee Grant.

We love these colors. Photographer Michele Lee Grant tells us about this March 10 image: It was made at Airlie Gardens in Wilmington, NC.

Last Snow? in North Carolina

Friday, March 13th, 2009

The Daffodils are coming!, originally uploaded by StroudFoto.

Photographer StroudFoto tells us about this March 2, 2009 photo: It’s taken in a little town in North Carolina called Mocksville. I loved the perspective of the Snow Vs. the Spring Daffodils.

StroudFoto wrote on the flickr post: You can’t stop the determined!

We know the snow is long-gone now – perhaps this is the last snow photo of the 2009 season?

Daffodil Flats in Linville Gorge, North Carolina

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

Daffodil Flats 3, originally uploaded by ccalhoun68.

Photographer ccalhoun68 tells us about this late winter image: The picture was taken in the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area, just North of Morganton, North Carolina on 2.21.09. I was backpacking there with a group of friends. This area is called the ‘Daffodil Flats’ by the Linville Gorge Yahoo Group. They were approximately 60-70% in bloom.

New Daffodils in Eden, North Carolina

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009

365: February 23, 2009, originally uploaded by Jessi Hagood.

Photographer Jessi Hagood tells us about this February 23, 2009 image: The photo was taken in Eden, North Carolina at my parents’ home. We’ve had 2 weeks of 60 degree weather in the middle of February and the daffodils are beginning to bloom.

19th Century Homesite in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

Daffodils, originally uploaded by chapelhill.preservation.

This is very interesting! Photographer chapelhill.preservation tells us about this February 11, 2009 photo: These flowers are taken in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They are residual flowers from a 19th century homesite the Preservation Society of Chapel Hill is trying to save. A good way for us to identify historic areas where houses once stood is to look for beautiful daffodils. Flower can be historic tools.

Spring is Coming to Raleigh, North Carolina

Sunday, February 15th, 2009

39/365, originally uploaded by bbryan.

Photographer bbryan tells us: Hopefully I will soon have some blooming that will be even better! The photo was taken [February 8, 2009] in Raleigh, NC using a Nikon D60. Extra context is added by the flickr caption: Spring is coming. My daffodils are about to bloom. Of course, we usually have one more cold snap before it warms up for good.

If you go to the photo on flickr, move your mouse over the photo to see a well-placed note. Nice feature.

Great Creations in Norwood, North Carolina

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

This seasonal image by photographer jackiesmith60 was taken on January 20, 2009. Here is what Jackie shares with us about the photo and daffodils: What I can share about it is – it was taken in Norwood, NC and we had just had our first little snow of about 4 inches. We hadn’t had snow since 2004 so what a delight to see some. Anyway, it only lasted the one day and as I was out and about snapping away as the snow was melting I found this little patch of daffodils poking their little heads out!! Really surprised me cause I hadn’t seen them earlier. I was pleased to see 2 reminders of our creators makings in one day!

Cold Daffodils in Carrboro, North Carolina

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009


IMG_7309.JPG, originally uploaded by TEB471959.

We’re always intrigued by photos of snow and daffodils. Here is what photographer TEB471959 has to say about this January 21, 2009 photo: In Carrboro, North Carolina, a snow-less winter is not unusual, but last Tuesday, January 20th, we awoke to find about an inch (2.5 cm) on the ground. The daffodils took it in stride. I expect they will bloom toward the second half of February, along with the hellobores and the Siberian squill. The snowdrops are already in bloom. The tulips will be just a bit later. Spring is the best for gardening in North Carolina. The summers can get pretty hot, and sometimes pretty dry. We had a drought in 2007, as did most of the southeast, because no tropical storms came up the coast. Carrboro is near Chapel Hill, around the center on the state, in the “Research Triangle” area.


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