Birdsong and squinting into the sun. The earth is greening.
© Karen McRae, 2013
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Birdsong and squinting into the sun. The earth is greening.
© Karen McRae, 2013
Aah–I love that second pic! To me, it seems that the bird is actually flying happy.
Thank you. Yes, that little bird was singing happy, too!
They survived the winter and look as new as the light in spring.
Yes, it’s amazing how some of those little birds survive the winter. They are joyful in the sunshine- as am I!
Beautiful idéal to welcome the spring
Maybe they bring spring with their songs? Thank you. : )
I only say, the second photo is incredible.
To capture small bird in free flight is extremely difficult,
except the moment of in and out of the nest or feeding
post, otherwise crop a wide-angle photo out of hundred clicks.
You always astonish us.
Thanks, Yoshizen. I was lucky to capture that little bird in flight with the sun on its back. I was sitting down near a little creek and that bird just kept flying around me, perching only for a second or two at a time, like it was daring me to capture it with my camera. A hundred clicks is right! : )
The light, the subtle color, and the birds! The poetry of spring.
Birds are the poetry of spring, I think. Thank you, Elena. : )
I am in agreement with previous commentators Karen, the middle photo is beautiful and that bird does indeed look happy. :o)
The birds seem to just adore spring! Thanks, David. : )
Ohhh, they are so nice photos, Karen. Especially the little bird, he is flying right to my heart.
Such a great comment, Bente, thank you. I hope the weather is being kind to you and the birds in Norway!
That’s beautiful! That little sparrow looks like he just came from another world! Hi, world! Tiny little phenom here!
Thank you, Sarah. It was such a sweet little bird – (I believe it is a Ruby-crowned Kinglet – I have one photograph where the red shows up on its head).
Spring and birds indeed! Super nice job with these Karen.
Yes, spring and birds, as you well know! Thanks very much, Phil!
Breathtaking, Karen! My heart is flying.
Sending a heart flying – who could ask for more? Much thanks for that lovely comment, Brenda.
Wow! Splendid. Such wonderful subtle color and light! That second shot, in particular, is amazingly special.
Thank you, Melanie. : )
Well you know I have to say something about the fabulous crow. (And that little bird above it is breathtaking!)
: )
Wow! Both gorgeous shots.
Thanks very much, Trish.
Spring does belong to the birds, I really love that second small bird, its feet, its moving wings, the spring sun shining on its back, its song, just beautiful!
Thank you, Anne!
Very beautiful pictures. Thank you Karen for blogging them
: )
Love these, Karen. So magical to capture these fleeting moments in their lives.
Thanks, Simon. This little bird was pretty cute!
I am sure the sound is sweet to your ears, Karen! Beautiful captures!
I can’t really get enough of the birds singing, Marina, although those robins that start at 4am can be a bit too enthusiastic!
oh I love that little bird and the light
Thank you, Carla!
Finally! How good that must feel after such a long winter! Beautiful images as ever Karen. Wonderful.
It’s so beautiful here now, Adrian – a taste of summer!
Ahh! That second image is,a joy to behold. A lovely peaceful joy.
Thanks, Ashley! : )
The third one is a super image, in composition as well as subject.
The crows are always fun to collaborate with – I wish they were more cooperative, though! Thanks, Louis.
Birds really do evoke spring, not sure why. All three pics are fabulous, but there is something special about the almost-transparent little bird in the second one.
Thank you, Anna. Yes, imagine spring without birds. It would be eerily silent, and depressing!
…and frog- and cricket-songs: oh, the symphony of it all! Love the discreet enthusiasm that pervades each of these posts, Karen…
We are a full on spring now, Alessandro. It’s quite blissful. : )
If photographs can prompt or represent memories, these shots are like images of the actual memories themselves. I’m with Kasuo Ishiguro on how our memories work – like snapshots rather than film/video. http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2013/apr/27/six-novelists-favourite-second-art-form
Yes, I think you are right – our memories hold impressionistic snapshots of our experiences. I love trying to capture that sense of things with my camera. Thanks for the link and the comment!
love that second one. very dreamy
Thank you, Tin Roof!
Beautiful..
Thanks very much.
the second one, the second one!!!!
very good work!
Yay! Thank you.
This feels strange to say Karen but I hear music in these gorgeous spring shots.
Not strange at all, Patti. They are infused with music in a way…
i hold with those who are struck by the second.
it is an image which might be of another world, even though the elements are from this. almost ethereal, like many things you do. if you feel like describing how you did it i would love l to listen.
the leaves in the third are beautiful.
You would love to listen? I will whisper it here then: it is two images.
The first one, the bird, is overexposed in-camera to make it more transparent, of course it is back-lit by the sun so if I didn’t overexpose it a bit the body would be much darker.
The second image is the reflection of branches on water; the sun was diffused slightly, through the edges of clouds, so it made a beautiful soft light on the water. Somehow, it seemed, the bird belonged with it.
Birds fluttering their wings in the sky, is one of the most beautiful things around – reminding me of freedom. Now knowing that the sky is seen via the surface of the water, ads a new dimension. Now I hear the tingling sound of water being played by a little bird, taking it’s first Spring bath. How delightful it is Karen!
Karen,
What lovely light in the second picture! I love the dreaminess and softness of that shot. And the third picture is just beautiful. As always your photos are water for the soul : )
Such a nice comment, Nareen, thank you! How are you, by the way?! : )
You’re welcome : ) I’m trying to make it through these next two weeks. I feel as though I have been pregnant for what seems like forever, lol! Soon (very soon I hope!) though we will be welcoming our newest addition. Then I’ll experience the joys of chasing two boys throughout the mall : ) Thank you for asking!
I was thinking it must be soon! Best wishes to you. xx
: )
Really wonderful shots, Karen. The second one is a real marvel – it crackles with originality.
Thanks very much, Richard! You always chose such great words.
So beautiful and fantastic images…The small flap and chirping have a deep meaning. Great shot, Karen.
I appreciate your kind and gentle comment, thank you!
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Thank you!
ciao! mesmerizing shots…thanks.
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Thanks!
All three have your trademark beauty, originality and magic, but I vote for the third one as my favourite. Visiting your site always rewards.
Patricia, thanks for all your lovely words! It means a lot that you feel rewarded by peeking in on my work.
Fantastic pictures.
Thanks very much!
These are great creamy dreamy pictures. I would like to see the bird in picture one.
Hi Gilles, thanks for your comment!
Spring belongs to the birds! What a poetic line introducing your poetic visuals!
Hi Steven, thank you!
Wow – that second shot is exquisite Karen!!! Beautiful!!! So great to see some birds again!! Love it! **
Thank you, Xandre. Yes, the birds just make spring feel perfect. I hope Edmonton is treating you well! : )
the second photo!! what a great capture, filled with the joys of spring.
Thank you, Lisa!
Nice shots. Good thing ya didn’t make the title Spring is FOR the birds. 🙂
Thanks, Hansi, yes, I suppose that title would require a caveat.
: )
Heavenly and joyful!
Thanks, Emily.
Absolutely lovely. The second one is my favourite!
I like your second photo, especially. It works well in the muted tones.
Oh I do so love the light in that second shot..
These images are amazing!
I like all of them!!!
Pedro.