Crocus spectacular

In mid-March the crocus bulbs are at their peak in Bradford's Lister Park. I usually make an annual 'pilgrimage' to see them. Years ago when I was a student I used to walk through the park on the way to lectures. Later I lived right opposite and was lucky enough to have a grandstand view of them from my window. They do lift my spirits. Over the years, they have spread and become even more dense so that now it really is a spectacular carpet of purple and white, enlivened with little patches of yellow here and there.  Like bluebells, it's hard to do them justice in photos. 

When the crocuses fade, the daffodils will flower, though there are not as many of those. At this time of year I find it's tricky to keep up with posting current photos. Hold them back a couple of weeks and everything looks different! In a few days I'll be showing you snowdrops that I photographed only two weeks ago - and they are just about over now.