Challenge #46: "Spring! Fresh Anew.."- Winners Chosen

A photo challenge starting January 5th 2009. One image only, normal size restrictions apply (1000 pixel maximum width or height recommended - if vertical we suggest 700 pixels maximum width). No followup images (comparisons) except by those who have not already posted their one image. Discussion welcome - please only repeat images in discussion posts if absolutely essential. Aster has been appointed moderator of this forum in recognition of her commitment to making it great fun. This does not prevent others from setting challenges!

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One image only, normal size restrictions apply (1000 pixel maximum width or height recommended - if vertical we suggest 700 pixels maximum width). No followup images (comparisons) except by those who have not already posted their one image. Discussion welcome - please only repeat images in discussion posts if absolutely essential. Participants should provide basic camera data (body, lens, ISO, mode, exposure over-ride or WB settings), and details of raw processing and subsequent PP.
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Spring has sprung here in northern California a while ago.

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That's as warm an orange colour as the flaming colours of a sunrise or a sunset, Sury.

Amazing bloom with scattered pollen.... Certainly signs of Spring. : )


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Who can say I can't contribute to a challenge I started!? :D

Spring in my garden: The pink-blossomed Quince.

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Wow, very vivid colors, Yildiz.
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Dr. Harout wrote:Wow, very vivid colors, Yildiz.

Thank you in behalf of the Quince blossoms, Dr. Harout. :D

It sure is making of the plant all by itself....


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Lovley pics from al u guys :mrgreen:

in coold sweden we have to make do with some smaller wild flowers this time of year 8)
here are a few i found today in my lawn.

cant make up my mind if this pic should be i in here or in the Macro thread so i post some here and some there....

they are really small as u can see on the grass and i have no clue what they called ;)
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Spring Showers..... The flower from the other side.....


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Hi everybody- It has been a long time since I've participated in a challenge. Judging by the great photos by everybody the competition should be close. Here is my humble entry. a200 and 70-200G. Ellie was busy rolling around in the dirt, so I started to look for other targets. :lol:
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John,
I love it for the composition. Great shot.

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I see what you mean Doc... It's blushing. :) Very nice.

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Sury,

Your garden is full of flowers that are reminiscent of Californian colours; very bright and vivid orange there. : )



John,

That's a very sweet Spring scene. As Sury said, it's cheerful and nicely composed. : )




Dr. Harout, : )

A 'blushing' debut for Spring from your location indeed. A tulip shy of becoming a full blossom with an incredible colour...



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Thanks for the kudos guys-
Spring brings not only new flowers, but new creatures as well. Here is a mother trying to hide her new brood from my camera.
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These are lovely, John. : )

She certainly has a cute 'six-pack' bundle....


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Nice pics, we have a few weeks left before the eggs start hatching up here.

One of the best spring signs i think is the frogs in a parks ponds downtown, here are a few pics from today.
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