It was a bright sunny day, and I was out and about doing some macro-photography at some nearby botanic gardens. These snowdrops caught my eye – the way they swayed in the breeze and glistened in the sunlight. I knelt down to get a closer look. Snowdrops are some of the first flowers to bloom in the spring, and they are a symbol of hope and new beginnings. The white flowers are delicate and beautiful, and the green spots on the petals add a touch of interest. I took a few photos of the snowdrops, and then I moved on to find other flowers to photograph. But the image of the snowdrops stayed with me. They were such a beautiful reminder of the beauty of nature. Snowdrops are perennial bulbs that are native to Europe and western Asia. The flowers are white with green markings on the inner tepals (sepals). The green markings are thought to help to attract pollinators.