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Tall, dry grass stems sway in the foreground, sharply in focus against a vast field of bright yellow rapeseed stretching across the landscape. In the distance, Binevenagh Mountain rises along the horizon in Northern Ireland, beneath a deep blue sky dotted with soft white clouds.

Tall, dry grass stems sway in the foreground, sharply in focus against a vast field of bright yellow rapeseed stretching across the landscape. In the distance, Binevenagh Mountain rises along the horizon in Northern Ireland, beneath a deep blue sky dotted with soft white clouds.

Guys the sun is shining and the birds are singing. Time to take my dog his walk. See you all later. Thought you might like to see the field where I took my #BirdOfTheDay capture. So I start here and hike up the mountain in the background. Have a great day. #photography #Ireland #scape #ECK

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Fantastic shot Andrew. Just wonderful. 5 minutes on the BOTD naughty step for showing off. πŸ˜‚

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Another terrible phone photo is my contribution to #BirdOfTheDay theme, #Petals&Perches. I was so mesmerised by this Loten’s Sunbird feeding from flowers as I supped my morning cup of tea in the hills above Ella in Sri Lanka last year, I dared not move to get my camera, so this is the best I got!

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Good morning Mar. Thank you. Hope you have a wonderful day ahead. βœ¨β˜•οΈ

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Thank you Andrew.

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😁😁

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A Close-up of Spring Blooms
This image features a lovely, soft-focus view of a garden in early bloom. The primary focus is a cluster of delicate, bell-shaped flowers rising on slender, green stalks.
β€’ The Flowers: The majority of the blooms are a soft, pastel pink to lavender shade, hanging in elegant clusters. Adding a beautiful contrast, there are a few striking, vibrant blue-purple flowers visible near the bottom right of the frame, hinting that this might be a mixed variety of bluebells or a similar bulbous plant.
β€’ The Foliage: Long, narrow, grass-like green leaves emerge from the base. You can see some natural details on the foliage, including some brown spots on the leaf in the foreground, which gives the image an authentic, garden-grown feel.
β€’ The Setting: The background is composed of a soft, earthy blur of brown soil, leaf litter, and green groundcover, which makes the pastel colors of the flowers pop. The lighting appears natural and diffused, likely an overcast spring day, which highlights the translucent quality of the flower petals.

A Close-up of Spring Blooms This image features a lovely, soft-focus view of a garden in early bloom. The primary focus is a cluster of delicate, bell-shaped flowers rising on slender, green stalks. β€’ The Flowers: The majority of the blooms are a soft, pastel pink to lavender shade, hanging in elegant clusters. Adding a beautiful contrast, there are a few striking, vibrant blue-purple flowers visible near the bottom right of the frame, hinting that this might be a mixed variety of bluebells or a similar bulbous plant. β€’ The Foliage: Long, narrow, grass-like green leaves emerge from the base. You can see some natural details on the foliage, including some brown spots on the leaf in the foreground, which gives the image an authentic, garden-grown feel. β€’ The Setting: The background is composed of a soft, earthy blur of brown soil, leaf litter, and green groundcover, which makes the pastel colors of the flowers pop. The lighting appears natural and diffused, likely an overcast spring day, which highlights the translucent quality of the flower petals.

Good morning BlueSky Folks

My first capture of the day is a clump of pink bluebells I found in my neighbourhood yesterday.It was taken with a Canon EOS R50.

#GardeningFeed🌱 #NaturePhotography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #NatureLover #UkGardening #SpringBlooms #PlantSky #Bloomscrolling #Flowers

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πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ What a fabulous capture Tony. Love it. BOTD naughty step 10 mins. Repeat show off offender. πŸ˜‚

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"You grab its tail, I'll get the nut".

A (small) flock of Florida gangster Ibises advances on a snacking squirrel. For the #WhattheFlock theme of today's #BirdoftheDay by @alan678.bsky.social

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Thanks so much Sandra.

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πŸ˜‚πŸ€£ true and you’re welcome Rina. 🫢

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Thanks so much Anna. 😎 required. πŸ˜‚

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Thank you so very much S. Hope your day is all you would wish for my friend. βœ¨β˜•οΈ

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Which great choice and capture it is Jude. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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The branches of an ornamental cherry are adorned with blossoms. The tree is on the left of the image branches coming in at the bottom and exiting at the top except for one that is reaching over to the right. A blue tit is perched on this branch in a clump of blossom.

The branches of an ornamental cherry are adorned with blossoms. The tree is on the left of the image branches coming in at the bottom and exiting at the top except for one that is reaching over to the right. A blue tit is perched on this branch in a clump of blossom.

Today’s main theme for #BirdOfTheDay set by @alan678.bsky.social is #Petals&Perches any bird with flowers in capture.

I’ve opted for this #BlueTit sitting amidst the #CherryBlossom

#BirdPhotography
#UKBirding
#UKNature
#ECK

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Thanks so very much B+C.

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Oh Susan these are just perfect. Excellent photography. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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a female blackcap in a stone birdbath in front of some bright yellow forsythia flowers. Her brown cap is a mess, sticking up in all directions as she dips and dives in the water. Here she is looking at the camera

a female blackcap in a stone birdbath in front of some bright yellow forsythia flowers. Her brown cap is a mess, sticking up in all directions as she dips and dives in the water. Here she is looking at the camera

the same blackcap stood on the edge of the stone bath contemplating her ablutions. She looks much more demure and pristine in this photo. Her brown cap is neatly pressed down on the top of her head and her silvery grey feathers are smooth and shining in the sun. No indiciation here of the mess that is about to ensue

the same blackcap stood on the edge of the stone bath contemplating her ablutions. She looks much more demure and pristine in this photo. Her brown cap is neatly pressed down on the top of her head and her silvery grey feathers are smooth and shining in the sun. No indiciation here of the mess that is about to ensue

#BirdoftheDay #Petals&Perches @alan678.bsky.social #ECK #birds #birdphotography #photo #photography #gardenbirds #mygardenwatch

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Thank you so much Izandra.

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Thanks so much HLK.

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Thanks so very much Tony. Lucky shot.

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Fabulous shots Frank. Just love them.

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#Petals&Perches For #BirdOfTheDay πŸͺΆ
One plant, one morning.
#HabariNzuri

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😁 Thank you Jules. πŸ€—βœ¨β˜•οΈπŸŒ³πŸ’šπŸ’›πŸ«Ά

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πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ Who does? πŸ™„πŸ˜πŸ«ΆπŸ€—

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Both extremely talented. Agreed. Show offs the both of you. Off to the BOTD naughty step for 5 minutes. Sara this is an honorary one for you. 😁😁

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Oh how cool is this shot. Love it AB.

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