It's heartening, spotting the first signs that spring is on its way. Snowdrops are the pioneers of the plant world, drawing attention to the seasonal transition despite their shy posture and gentle presence. These beautiful flowers break through last year's fallen, decaying leaves and bring promises of new life and abundance to come.

I have built up quite a collection of snowdrop images, so am taking the opportunity to share some tips for achieving great photographs of these flow...