Harbinger of Spring... by peggysirk

Harbinger of Spring...

well, apparently there's more poetry than fact to that statement. Robins are pretty much year round residents of their preferred habitats...I googled it. But, it's been a long, cold winter and I like being hopeful ~ so I'm hanging with the myth. :) This guy was one dozens in a flock all over this yard. But, he was the only one kind enough to stick around long enough for me to get my camera settings halfway right.
Well thankfully he was one of dozens. Here we say one swallow doesn't make a summer , so I get really excited when I see lots ! He seems to be contemplating you too :-)
January 23rd, 2011  
Lovely picture so sharp and such a sweet bird.
January 23rd, 2011  
Beautiful shot, Peggy. Love that red breast so brilliantly displayed here, and he looks great against the texture of that brick. (My mother named me after this bird; even though our robins are different they still have a red breast.)
January 23rd, 2011  
He is a proud little guy. great capture
January 23rd, 2011  
Looking for a worm or a piece of fruit, or perhaps a bowl of jelly? Heh -- great shot. Spring can't arrive fast enough.
January 23rd, 2011  
@oblateal I think he's waiting to ask for directions to your backyard establishment, Al. :)
January 23rd, 2011  
Lovely shot!
January 23rd, 2011  
Peggy, this little robin is so cute, with such a great expression.
January 23rd, 2011  
Gorgeous shot Peggy....geez is that green grass I see too?? Our Robins won't be back until probably mid to late March and though they signal Spring is just around the corner it inevitably snows soon after they arrive!
January 23rd, 2011  
Nice capture.
January 23rd, 2011  
Superb shot of a fine bird. The sharpness and texture are perfect.
January 23rd, 2011  
great capture fabulous detail
January 23rd, 2011  
Great use of your long lens, Peggy! Nice job with the detail.
January 23rd, 2011  
Lovely shot Peggy...nicely captured. I haven't seen a bird around here in days! (too cold i guess...this morning it was in the teens!)
January 23rd, 2011  
Love this! Love how you can see the texture and details on this cute little guy! Great focus and colors!
January 24th, 2011  
Great detail of this sign of spring! I feel sorry for them when they get stuck here in snow!
January 24th, 2011  
thats a great shot! :)
January 24th, 2011  
I'll hang onto that myth with you! He looks like he's so curious too--and perfectly composed on top of his brick!
January 24th, 2011  
Your photos just keep getting better and better--have you noticed?
January 24th, 2011  
Wonderful capture! Color and detail are great!
January 24th, 2011  
Nice sharp shot. Love the composition of this shot. How nice of him to sit on a great brick! Really have loved your shots recently. Well done.
January 24th, 2011  
I love this shot! Fav
January 24th, 2011  
I love robins! Great shot, Peggy. And such sharp definition
January 24th, 2011  
Fabulous shot!! Lovely detail :)
January 24th, 2011  
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Thanks for the great comments, all! Glad this little guy waited around long enough for me to capture. :)
January 24th, 2011  
@girlie Thanks, Robin ~ this is dedicated to you!
January 24th, 2011  
@bluemoon Thanks, Paula! Surprisingly, there is a bit of green grass hanging on around here!
January 24th, 2011  
@barbsmith Thanks, Barb...nice of you to notice I'm getting brave with the new lens! :)
January 24th, 2011  
@isisweiss Thanks, Isis...I think we're all so over cold weather!
January 24th, 2011  
@clarissajohal Thanks, Clarissa! It's funny ~ my daughter said the same thing the other day. I know that any improvement is the result of this Project site and the inspiration and encouragement I get from the amazing work of others. Thanks again!
January 24th, 2011  
@bill_d @seattle
Thank you, Bill and Constance!
January 24th, 2011  
@pfmandeville
Thanks for the fav, Pamela!
January 24th, 2011  
Congratulations Peggy this is great.
The focus is spot on!
January 24th, 2011  
Fantastic shot.
January 25th, 2011  
You are getting some amazing photos with that new toy of yours Peggy. The detail in this is amazing. You can see every single feather! In Minnesota, Robins truly are a sign of spring. They are smart enough to not stick around for our cold winters!!
January 25th, 2011  
Wow Peggy. Gorgeous. Great focus. Super sharp.
January 26th, 2011  
fab capture !!
January 31st, 2011  
Wonderful detail captured!
February 3rd, 2011  
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