Snake's Head Fritillaries

A subject I was quite keen to shoot this year are Snake's Head Fritillaries.  A little bit of internet research led me to Portholme Meadow in Godmanchester.  A quick after-work mid-week scouting mission located a small patch of fritillaries, including several white ones.  Sadly, between then and my return early Saturday morning, about three-quarters of them went passed their best.  But, there were still a few prime examples remaining.  This was my first time photographing this challenging subject, and it's clearly one I will need to return to next spring.