Monthly Photo Comp April 2014 Votes..!

1st - Bluebell lane - Trunky. Gorgeous pic, I want to walk down that lane
2nd - Spring sowing patterns - Marley Farley. Inspired subject, and a well framed photo
3rd - Mum and her new arrivals - Jenny. Lovely, and so symbolic of Spring

 

Ah the joys of Spring. I enjoyed looking at all the images and I agree with Marley that it was sooo hard to choose.

1. Yvonne - Love is all around - a joyful picture capturing a magic moment

2. Strongylodon - Whitethroat - I can almost hear the birdsong...

3. Wise Old Owl - Lilac Blossom - beautiful and needs to be viewed closely

 

1 Dave W "Gime nectar"
Had to be a bee for my number one spot , great photo

2 Dave W "Happens every Spring"
Caught the shot just at the right moment, would of been good without its tongue stuck up its nose so even better

3 Sheal ,"Blue Mood

Really like this one, I could easily have this as a photo on the wall in my house


Hard to choose again wonderful photos from everyone, I would of put Loli as 4th as her photo really captured the "theme"

Spruce

 

What a great assortment from everyone this month. Loved looking at them all again - making a choice was the hard part:
1) Dave W "Happens every Spring." Great caption - made I larf.
2) Loli's "Coiled Spring" Perfect picture of young greenery and again - a snazzy title.
3) Marley Farley's "Spring sowing patterns". Inspired shot - you can almost smell that soil.
Jenny

 

Smashing photos too choose from ....here's my top 3 this month:

1. Dave "Gimme nectar.." I really do like bees. I always wait with anticipation to see my first Spring bee in the garden every year. They're amazing creatures and this is a fab close up.

2. Sheal..."Blue Mood." A really beautiful photo.

3. Marley...." Spring Sowing Patterns." I really like the patterns in the soil...a nice clear shot and a different take on the theme.

 

This is soo difficult! I've been scrolling up and down for ten minutes - there are so many lovely photos that capture different aspects of "Spring." Well here goes -

1. Jenny - Spring Speedwell. A lovely shot of a tiny little flower in the Spring sunshine. Nice and sharp with differential focus drawing one's eye to the detail of the flowers.

2. Spruce - In the Pink. Iconic Spring blossom, leaves (no pun intended!) no doubt about the season.

3. Ailsa - Sunbathing. Very well caught! Nicely framed and the splash of sun on the bird's breast justifies the title.

 

1..Trunky..Fresh Fields...Seeing the Rape is a sure sign of spring.Lovely shot...

2..Spruce...In the Pink...Cherry Blossom is the essence of spring...

3..Jenny..Mum and her new arrivals...can't resist a picture of Spring Lambs,a lovely sight..

 

1st.......Marley.......Spring Sowing Patterns......An unusual, inspired idea on the theme and I love the patterns in the soil. A well focused clear shot.

2nd......Dave W......Happens Every Spring......I like this for it's humour and again an inspired choice of shot.

3rd......Spruce.......Apple Blossom Time......Spring is not complete without blossom. I like this for the simplicity/essence of a sprig of flowers.

 

1st.....Marley.....Blue Skies 'n Blossom. A picture which simply shouts 'springtime' at you. Lovely sharp colours.

2nd.....Dave W....."Happens every Spring" An original take on the theme and a picture which you can't help but smile on seeing.

3rd.....Dave W.....Wild on the shore. Nice intimate shot of an annual springtime favourite.