Pasque flower

I took this photo of these emerging blooms of Pulsatilla in the evening light and I feel that there is something quite ethereal about them. I think this is a combination of the delicate white, silky-hairy flowers amongst the fine, light green leaves. Sadly, they are not long-lived but (in my humble opinion) they are quite beautiful for as long as they last.
These beautiful days that we are experiencing seem somewhat unreal but we are doing our very best to enjoy them while we can. It is wonderful to walk out of the door without having to don wellies, hat, gloves and waterproofs.