Snowdrop (galanthus nivalis)
The genus name 'Galanthus' comes from 'gale gala'(milk) and'anthos'(flower), meaning milk flower, while the species name nivalis is derived from Latin nix, meaning snow.
It is almost the first flowering flower to herald spring. An almost romantic little flower that makes you happy and one of d first signs that winter is on its way out.
My name is Frans Nijland, I am an amateur photographer and I live in Delden Overijssel. For years my great passion was urbex photography, capturing the decay of abandoned buildings. For this many trips have been made in a large part of Europe. Over the years my interest.. Read more…