Photo of the Week 155 – Snowdrops

Because I’m still sick this shot is not from this year, but it seemed seasonally appropriate, and I did re-edit it for posting today – adding just a little more contrast than my original rendering had.

I just love these little flowers, they symbolise the end of winter for me like nothing else does. In case anyone cares, the latin name for Snowdrops is Galantus nivalis. I got this shot next to the ruins of an old church just outside Maynooth. Any yes, I was lying flat on my stomach in the dirt to get this shot

on Flickr – Full-Size

Camera: Nikon D40

Lens: Nikon DX AFS 55-200mm

Exposure: 1/500 sec

Focal Length: 175mm

Focal Ratio: f/5.6

ISO: 400

Camera Mode: Full Manual

Processing: Used Aperture 3’s brushes feature to dodge & burn a little