Harbinger of Spring?

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• joey (24727)
• [2008-03-31 7:46]

Hey Bob,
this looks cold!
The little Robin has fluffed himself up to be as warm as possible on this fine spring day ;-)
I love the falling snow.
The red seed-pods are almost the same colour as the Robin and so balance out the photo.
Great composition.
I hope spring will arrive where you are soon!
Thanks,
Joe

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• Tobias__Ortmann (677)
• [2008-03-31 8:34]

Hi bob very good shot
I like the idea and the good contrast
good pov and nice sharpness
very well done
Toba

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• jaycee (21912)
• [2008-03-31 10:00]

Hi Bob,

The harbinger of spring surrounded by snow! Poor little robin redbreast must be freezing. The little red pods are perfect. Even your bird pictures have that Shannon look. Very nice.

Jane

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• NinaM (6596)
• [2008-03-31 10:31]

I guess wildlife uses signs like light or some other mysteries to guide them through the seasons... the problem is not the surprise made by the Creator but I would say that it comes from the seasons themselves ;-)) they play tricks on everyone and everything and I bet even the "Creator" is amazed. Meanwhile, they say that poverty is mother of creativity and it shows well in your picture. The poor weather makes you do amazing shots like this one, almost black & white except for the chest and beak of the robin and buds on the branches that are orange as orange can be! It is beautiful, Bob, with the tiny snowflakes falling around the bird. You are the master of colours!

Francine

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• earthtraveler (3529)
• [2008-03-31 11:08]

Hi Bob, You could say "the early bird catches the snowstorm" in this instance. Nicely done with fine POV. Looks good in the snowy branches. So bright. I've been enjoying seeing some Robin flocks and getting a few pics myself. Tfs Richard

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• CeltickRanger (15179)
• [2008-03-31 11:21]

hello Bob

yesterday here was a lovely spring day and today
we went back to winter (specially this morning)
with a crazy snow and wind

you did a very lovely shot, and if i compare my Rbin shot
with your's, i love much more your's for the thig that in your
image i love the charged background with the branches
and the snows on it, for me this bring a plus to the image,

TFS

Asbed

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• gerbilratz (3176)
• [2008-03-31 11:51]

You have managed to convey the winter flurries in this image, the Robin does look cold!! great POV. regards h

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• Hil (5027)
• [2008-03-31 12:41]

Hi Bob

Lovely capture of the American Robin, nicely composed with a fine pose, lovely colours and I like the way the seed pods match the robins redbreast perfectly adding a nice touch to the image. I was laughing while I read your note as the Robin does look a bit fed up. I added it to my Robins of the World theme, there are loads of different ones but I don't think any are related.

Hil

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• Argus (35041)
• [2008-03-31 12:58]

Great splash of colour in this winter wonderland, the bright orange of the Robin's breast nicely echoed by the last of the maple keys in a superb composition. Looks like winter is having its last fling as it did with us a few days ago.
A very nice image, Bob, and thanks for sharing it!
Ivan

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• fartash (5161)
• [2008-03-31 12:58]

Dear Bob
Very nice shot of this American Robin .
Perfect composition,colors and BG,Superb shot my friend.

Good Luck
Fartash

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• nglen (32186)
• [2008-03-31 13:02]

Hi Bob. Good picture showing your Robin looking as you say not to sure whats going on. good detail and colour in the bird. whats happened to your spring. well done TFS.
Nick..

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• lousat (19673)
• [2008-03-31 16:33]

Hi Bob,wonderfull!! I like a lot this pic,a red beauty in a snow's background,one of the best your pics,great!! My ebst compliments,Luciano

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• bobair (5162)
• [2008-03-31 18:43]
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Hi Bob,
this past Friday I finally saw my first robin of 2008.Harbinger of Spring? Why soitenly! Why not as I look forward each year to seeing them back and singing sweetly in the trees when not pulling worms from the ground.The weather there looks as user friendly as it is here at the moment as the light is so-so and you have snowing falling as well,despite the conditions this is a good time of the season shot of Mr.Robin and his colour is vivid in contrast to the dullness around him.A nice view of the current reality for this little chap and thanks for sharing him. Bob

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• Adanac (17609)
• [2008-03-31 18:58]
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Hello Bob,
Well you kept sending your snow to Montana so we came home. Then what do I see, snow and a beautiful Robin. Very nice capture of this Robin in the snow, it has great colors and focus. Birds that get caught in a snowstorm always look dejected to me. Thanks for sharing my friend.
Rick

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• jpinkham (661)
• [2008-03-31 20:38]

Ah, Bob, you found one! I love the irony of the robin against the snowy background. It's been that kind of year :) Ours is almost gone, at last. So today we're morphing from rain to hail to perhaps an inch or two of the white stuff -- and much more not much further north of us. Almost dead-center composition here, but it works with the framing, the position on the diagonal branch, and the contrast. Love the detail that extends to the melting snow droplets on that red-orange breast. Nice!

Best,
Jim

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• ramthakur (32172)
• [2008-03-31 21:21]

I find this bird perched on the branch of a snow-covered tree rather lonesome, Bob. A bit strange to see the harbinger of spring running straight into winter. But then it is nature and we have to submit to its quirks. I'm afraid with the global warming turning into reality, the quirks of nature are bound to show up frequently.
The American Robin is a handsome bird, as I can see from your picture.
Thanks for sharing the image and best regards.
Ram

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• uleko (2823)
• [2008-04-01 0:35]

Hello Bob,
A lovely wintery image with snow covered branches. The little Robin really brightens up the scene! Nice to see how its bright colour matches the Maple keys perfectly.
Not long now and the snow will be gone! I hope we've seen the last of it here.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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• angybone (7672)
• [2008-04-01 3:57]

Such a bright red against ALL THAT SNOW!!

You guys sure have gotten your share and then some, huh?

A lovely shot - well composed and interesting. :) I love the way the few little leaves mirror the color of the bird.

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• haraprasan (17792)
• [2008-04-01 8:06]

Namastay BOB,
A nice capture of this beautiful robin. Very good composition and details with a nice POV. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Sincerely
Haraprasan

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• EOSF1 (23469)
• [2008-04-01 21:08]

Hello Bob, very good shot of the Robin, well done my friend! Thanks! I've not seen the Robin so far here...

Mario

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• parthasarathi (1306)
• [2008-04-02 12:02]
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• captainsgirl (4082)
• [2008-04-02 17:27]

Hi Bob,
I've seen a few of those Robins here too, they do make me feel good to see them as we are getting closer to spring!
I like your photo with this one in the branches which are covered with snow, his bright orange belly shows really well!
TFS
Donna:o)

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• arfer (0)
• [2008-04-03 7:15]

Hello Bob

A wonderful capture of this red breasted robin.I like these shots of them in the bare tree branches.I bet there are enough different postings like this to make a theme.
The red of the robin is striking.
You have created a nice ambiance with this one.
TFS

Rob

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• pierrefonds (4891)
• [2008-04-17 5:24]

Hi Bob,

The american robin on the branch is impressive. The details and colors of the bird are clear and precise. The branches are a natural frame of the subject. The reflection of the light on the snow brings out the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre