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Nature Project through April 15: Spring !!!!
#NATURE
Alfred Forns CREW 
10 years ago — Moderator
This next project will run through April 15.
 
Looking forward to Spring images and hoping winter is fading around your home !!! .... around mine, we only have Summer :)
 
al
Marc Brousseau
10 years ago
mmm, we still have 3 feet of snow with more snow forecast for tomorrow, when is spring forecast to start????
 
Alfred Forns CREW 
10 years ago — Moderator
Hi Marc
 
That is the challenge :) ... maybe look for a small place with melted snow with a flower !!!!!
 
Know it has to be tough for some, it is officially spring but not to worry, we will have a second spring at a later date :) ... btw locally we are still in Summer !!
 
al
Darlene Hewson CREW 
10 years ago — Senior critic
For me, spring means new species of birds and waterfowl for this newbie bird photographer. Today I went hunting for the Wood Duck and was not disappointed!!
 
http://1x.com/photo/902616/all:user:125892
 
f/7.1
1/640
ISO 500
Alfred Forns CREW 
10 years ago — Moderator
For me, spring means new species of birds and waterfowl for this newbie bird photographer. Today I went hunting for the Wood Duck and was not disappointed!!
 
http://1x.com/photo/902616/all:user:125892
 
f/7.1
1/640
ISO 500
 
Gorgeous wood duck Darlene !! One difficult duck to photograph, so easy to blow the whites, just perfect.
 
Beautiful background, like the reflections ... btw they always seem so happy !!!
 
al
Marc Brousseau
10 years ago
Well I was going to attempt to go and see how the spring weather is coming around, however the wind chill today was -20C. So I went looking thru my database of photos for a march spring photo and I ended up in 2005, wow, its been a long time since we had an early spring :-(
 
So here is a black duck having a bit of fun in some open water, this was taken with the original Canon Rebel with a 100-400 lens. Not bad considering the capacity of this camera,
 
http://1x.com/photo/902686/group:8:all
 
Cheers,
 
MarcB
Marc Brousseau
10 years ago
For me, spring means new species of birds and waterfowl for this newbie bird photographer. Today I went hunting for the Wood Duck and was not disappointed!!
 
http://1x.com/photo/902616/all:user:125892
 
f/7.1
1/640
ISO 500
 
Very nice capture Darlene, one of my favourite duck to capture.
 
Cheers,
 
MarcB
Alfred Forns CREW 
10 years ago — Moderator
Well I was going to attempt to go and see how the spring weather is coming around, however the wind chill today was -20C. So I went looking thru my database of photos for a march spring photo and I ended up in 2005, wow, its been a long time since we had an early spring :-(
 
So here is a black duck having a bit of fun in some open water, this was taken with the original Canon Rebel with a 100-400 lens. Not bad considering the capacity of this camera,
 
http://1x.com/photo/902686/group:8:all
 
Cheers,
 
MarcB
 
Beautiful Marc and does seem a little cold in your area, will be nice when it warms up, and should not be long !!
 
Like the low perspective and perfect timing, knowing behavior sure makes a difference. ... I think the girl is just showing off :) Hurts seeing them floating around in that cold water but seem to be just fine and happy !!!
 
al
Darlene Hewson CREW 
10 years ago — Senior critic
For me, spring means new species of birds and waterfowl for this newbie bird photographer. Today I went hunting for the Wood Duck and was not disappointed!!
 
http://1x.com/photo/902616/all:user:125892
 
f/7.1
1/640
ISO 500
 
Gorgeous wood duck Darlene !! One difficult duck to photograph, so easy to blow the whites, just perfect.
 
Beautiful background, like the reflections ... btw they always seem so happy !!!
 
al
 
Thanks so much, Al. They really do seem happy. There was just one couple of Wood Ducks around all the Mallards and all they did was swim around, enjoying the small section of open water in the pond.
Darlene Hewson CREW 
10 years ago — Senior critic
For me, spring means new species of birds and waterfowl for this newbie bird photographer. Today I went hunting for the Wood Duck and was not disappointed!!
 
http://1x.com/photo/902616/all:user:125892
 
f/7.1
1/640
ISO 500
 
Very nice capture Darlene, one of my favourite duck to capture.
 
Cheers,
 
MarcB
 
Thanks so much, Marc! It is now one of MY favourites too! lol
Darlene Hewson CREW 
10 years ago — Senior critic
Well I was going to attempt to go and see how the spring weather is coming around, however the wind chill today was -20C. So I went looking thru my database of photos for a march spring photo and I ended up in 2005, wow, its been a long time since we had an early spring :-(
 
So here is a black duck having a bit of fun in some open water, this was taken with the original Canon Rebel with a 100-400 lens. Not bad considering the capacity of this camera,
 
http://1x.com/photo/902686/group:8:all
 
Cheers,
 
MarcB
 
Love the soft movement in the wings and the fact that you're showing this Mallard's environment - very lovely job, Marc!
Darlene Hewson CREW 
10 years ago — Senior critic
Well I was going to attempt to go and see how the spring weather is coming around, however the wind chill today was -20C. So I went looking thru my database of photos for a march spring photo and I ended up in 2005, wow, its been a long time since we had an early spring :-(
 
So here is a black duck having a bit of fun in some open water, this was taken with the original Canon Rebel with a 100-400 lens. Not bad considering the capacity of this camera,
 
http://1x.com/photo/902686/group:8:all
 
Cheers,
 
MarcB
 
Oops....I must have had "Mallard" on my mind......I didn't mean to call your duck a Mallard! LOL
Harsa Mitra PRO
10 years ago
 
Spring for me will always be the amazing winds during evening time.The coloured surroundings and the rains that take place sometimes. Tried to represent a bit of it with these almost dying cosmos flowers.These were shot at a garden near our house.
 
http://1x.com/photo/901532/all:user:548987
 
Alfred Forns CREW 
10 years ago — Moderator
Beautiful Harsa, shooting into the sun with close up flowers produces a special look; The low angle accentuates the mood.
 
Does have spring all over, excellent capture
 
al
Darlene Hewson CREW 
10 years ago — Senior critic
 
Spring for me will always be the amazing winds during evening time.The coloured surroundings and the rains that take place sometimes. Tried to represent a bit of it with these almost dying cosmos flowers.These were shot at a garden near our house.
 
http://1x.com/photo/901532/all:user:548987
 
 
Great shot, Marsa! It's very pretty!! That's what I like to see - spring flowers popping up!!
Darlene Hewson CREW 
10 years ago — Senior critic
I see it's been over a week since any new images have appeared for this Spring Theme.....just thought I'd bring this to the top of the thread again. Come on everyone - show us your Spring images. As I write this, we are having snow flurries AGAIN! LOL
 
*Darlene*
Darlene Hewson CREW 
10 years ago — Senior critic
I'm bringing this to the top again - would hate to have this great theme forgotten. There are lots of "signs of spring" now - birds are coming back, wild flowers are starting to pop up, nests are being built and the trails are mucky as heck! LOL
Looking forward to seeing all your photographs showing that Spring has arrived! :)
*Darlene*
Massimo Mei PRO
10 years ago
I was uploading some photos, but I remebered they will go directly on curation and this is something I don't want, sorry for this Darlene, Fabs, Al.
I'm totally disapointed on this.
Kind regards
Massimo
Michel Romaggi CREW 
10 years ago — Editorial team
Hello ,
 
A touch of spring with this robin under the rain.
 
http://1x.com/photo/918886/all:user:417923
 
Regards
 
Michel
Alfred Forns CREW 
10 years ago — Moderator
I was uploading some photos, but I remebered they will go directly on curation and this is something I don't want, sorry for this Darlene, Fabs, Al.
I'm totally disapointed on this.
Kind regards
Massimo
 
Hi Max
 
With the new system, that is a consideration !!!!
 
al
Alfred Forns CREW 
10 years ago — Moderator
Hello ,
 
A touch of spring with this robin under the rain.
 
http://1x.com/photo/918886/all:user:417923
 
Regards
 
Michel
 
Like it Michel Intense background !!! Does have the feel of spring .... btw apparently most members are stuck in deep winter still !!!!
 
al
Massimo Mei PRO
10 years ago
Found the work around to upload without sending to curation.
A fresh shot from today in the garden of a friend of mine
http://1x.com/photo/919108
 
Ciao Max
Massimo Mei PRO
10 years ago
My second proposal, just taken as the other
http://1x.com/photo/919213
 
Soon we will have wild orchids
Cheers
Alfred Forns CREW 
10 years ago — Moderator
Found the work around to upload without sending to curation.
A fresh shot from today in the garden of a friend of mine
http://1x.com/photo/919108
 
Ciao Max
 
Beautiful capture Max, like the rendering of the reds, normally they are over saturated by the camera. Looks great here !!!
 
Second is also beautiful, feel the first has more impact. Not sure if you could stop down more for the second without bringing the background in play. You do great flowers, lovely composition and all with impact Congratulations , al
Massimo Mei PRO
10 years ago
Found the work around to upload without sending to curation.
A fresh shot from today in the garden of a friend of mine
http://1x.com/photo/919108
 
Ciao Max
 
Beautiful capture Max, like the rendering of the reds, normally they are over saturated by the camera. Looks great here !!!
 
Second is also beautiful, feel the first has more impact. Not sure if you could stop down more for the second without bringing the background in play. You do great flowers, lovely composition and all with impact Congratulations , al
 
Thank you Al!
For the second I preferred a black background to ephasize the flower and avoid the ground, the shot is take form top to down.
 
Thank you again
Darlene Hewson CREW 
10 years ago — Senior critic
Hello ,
 
A touch of spring with this robin under the rain.
 
http://1x.com/photo/918886/all:user:417923
 
Regards
 
Michel
 
Hi Michel...
Great shot - love that background! Is that really a robin - I've not seen one look quite like that.
*Darlene*
Darlene Hewson CREW 
10 years ago — Senior critic
Found the work around to upload without sending to curation.
A fresh shot from today in the garden of a friend of mine
http://1x.com/photo/919108
 
Ciao Max
 
Beautiful flower, Max!
*Darlene*
Thomas Herren
10 years ago
http://1x.com/photo/920584/group:8:all
 
From my garden
Michel Romaggi CREW 
10 years ago — Editorial team
Hello,
 
This young blue heron out for diner
http://1x.com/photo/920873/all:user:417923
 
Regards
Thomas Herren
10 years ago
http://1x.com/photo/921858/group:8:all
 
Found nearby