{Daffodils}

The thing I love most about the change in weather from winter to spring are the daffodils.  I think I love them because they bring such a burst of color in an otherwise pale landscape of my yard. You just can’t help but notice them. They are amongst my favorite flowers; the others are dahlias, peonies and ranunculus.

I experienced a love hate relationship last week. I absolutely love snow and grew up in an area where a white Christmas was normal, so when the snow came last Monday, I was delighted. That was until I looked at my daffodils outside. They were completely frozen! The petals were stiff and they hung over with the weight of the ice. I brought one inside to photograph because I was sure they would not last until I returned from my week in Portland.

I ended up having a little help with the photography from my assistant. She likes to help with typing, using the mouse, checking the arrangement of flowers, blocking my light, keeping me on schedule, laying on papers to keep them warm…you know, the normal office/photographer’s assistant type of stuff.  Her highly unoriginal name is Little Girl. Not so little I know, but she was so tiny when we got her from the shelter.   I’ll let you in on a secret. We also call her “fluffy butt”, because she has more hair on her hind legs than anywhere else. It makes her look like she’s wearing pantaloons.  It’s really funny when she starts running.

Enjoy,

Jessica

My assistant, Little Girl, showing me what the flower looks like if she blocks the window light.