Inspiring Photo: Spring, Spring, Spring! #15368343

Category: Details and Macro"> They're all baby-sitterin',
Spring, spring, spring."
~ Song from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Spring, Spring, Spring!

Uploaded: May 16, 2017 | Entered: May 17, 2017 04:06:36

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"Each nest is twitterin',
They're all baby-sitterin',
Spring, spring, spring."
~ Song from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Category: Details & Macro

Comments

Nadia Paul May 16, 2017 1

Nothing says spring more than hungry baby birds! A beautiful capture with excellent colour and detail Joanna! #1686449

Joanna Kovalcsik May 16, 2017

Nadia, this is my first experience photographing birds in a nest. I'm having so much fun! Thanks!!! :o) #11595256

frank w. degenhardt May 17, 2017 1

This is just so cute and what another wonderful work you did here and a beautiful addition to the series. Love how hungry they always are. #11595351

Tammy M. Anderson May 17, 2017 1

Open wide. Ready for a bite to eat. Excellent Springtime capture, Joanna. #11595363

Joanna Kovalcsik May 17, 2017

Frank and Tammy, thanks for joining in the fun. I appreciate your kind comments! :o) #11595387

Ann H. Belus May 17, 2017 1

Wow, this is amazing! This close-up of the baby bird is so amazingly detailed, and light and color superb...awesome job, Joanna! #11595397

Joanna Kovalcsik May 17, 2017

Ann, thank you for your very gracious and encouraging words! :o) #11595427

Chuck Green May 17, 2017 1

Joanna, the best one yet! Amazing image! <>< #11595477

Leslie McLain May 17, 2017 1

This is so cute. Fantastic capture, Joanna. #11595519

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures May 17, 2017 1

Joanna this has to win, it is just a perfect picture of a wonderful moment!! Doesn't get any better!! #11595532

Joanna Kovalcsik May 17, 2017

Chuck, Leslie, and John... such kind comments-- very uplifting to read. Thanks! :o) #11595543

Kathy Salerni May 17, 2017 1

Wow, Joanna, maybe you should have titled this "deep throat!" LOL I love the sharpness and colors of this little one! Well done! #11595558

Joanna Kovalcsik May 18, 2017

Kathy, thanks a bunch... I appreciate the support. :o) #11595588

Christine Greenspan May 18, 2017 1

Wow, wow, wow! Best baby bird shot I've seen. Excellent, Joanna! Love it. #11595591

Joanna Kovalcsik May 18, 2017

Thank you so much, Christine. Those kind words mean a great deal to me! :o) #11595592

Dianne Brin May 19, 2017 1

Wow!! What a wonderful advantage point you have!! I hope you were not climbing trees to get these shots! :D This is outstanding, Joanna. Wonderful capture and timing! Watch out for that Momma!
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Joanna Kovalcsik May 20, 2017

Dianne, thanks very much for the great comments! The nest is right on the fence rail tucked beneath an overhanging clematis vine. No trees to climb... an easy view... whew! ;o) #11596384

Sue Marshall May 20, 2017 1

Oh my goodness incredible details, awesome shot, Joanna....:) #11596478

Joanna Kovalcsik May 20, 2017

Thank you very much, Sue!!! :) #11596482

Gerda Grice May 26, 2017 1

Wow, amazing capture, Joanna! What a wonderful spring image! -Gerda #11598797

Joanna Kovalcsik May 26, 2017

It was a wonderful learning experience. Thank you, Gerda! :o) #11598848

Oscar J. Pung May 29, 2017 1

Fantastic capture of this little one's gaping maw Joanna. Bet they've let the nest by now? #11601211

Joanna Kovalcsik May 29, 2017

Thank you, Oscar! Yes, they've feathered and flown. I miss seeing them every day. :o) #11601239

Carol Quina June 15, 2017 1

Excellent Joanna! Congratulations on your Finalist! #11608768

Joanna Kovalcsik June 15, 2017

Carol, thanks so much for the kind congratulations! :o) #11608829

Tammy M. Anderson June 15, 2017 1

Wonderful finalist. Congrats, Joanna. #11608861

Linda L. Ruiz June 15, 2017 1

Awesome. congrats. #11609097

Joanna Kovalcsik June 16, 2017

Tammy and Linda, I appreciate the congrats... thank you!!! :o) #11609169

Oscar J. Pung June 16, 2017 1

Congrats on the silver Joanna but this looks like a gold quality photo to me! #11609229

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures June 16, 2017 1

So glad this precious wildlife image made Finalist, congrats Joanna and good luck in the gold round!! #11609251

Joanna Kovalcsik June 16, 2017

Oscar and John, thanks for the congratulations, good wishes, and kind comments! :o) #11609331

Patrick Rouzes June 16, 2017 2

Congrats on this adorable & well-deserved finalist, Joanna! #11609334

Teresa Burnett June 16, 2017 1

Huge Congratulations on the Silver badge, Joanna!! Hope to see this one wearing Gold very soon!! #11609405

Terry Piotraschke June 16, 2017 1

So precious, Joanna. Congratulations! #11609642

Joanna Kovalcsik June 16, 2017

Patrick, Teresa, and Terry... thanks for the smiles and great comments!! :o) #11609664

Natasha Pliss June 16, 2017

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Natasha Pliss June 16, 2017 1

What's wrong with this side?! I just wrote: It screams G-O-L-D !!! Congratulations on the Silver and good luck in the golden round, Joanna! #11609837

Martha R. Mazon June 16, 2017 1

Fabulous, Joanna! Congratulations on the Silver! #11609901

Leslie McLain June 16, 2017 1

Congrats on an amazing winner, Joanna. #11609972

Candace M. Cleveland June 16, 2017 1

Congratulations on your gold Joanna! #11609979

Heidi Psinas June 16, 2017 1

Congratulations! Amazing! #11609989

Monica Mermoz June 16, 2017 1

Big congratulations, Joanna!! #11610005

Joanna Kovalcsik June 16, 2017

Natasha, Martha, Leslie, Candace, Heidi, and Monica... thank you so much for your kind congratulations! I'm very grateful!!! :o) #11610028

Christine Greenspan June 16, 2017 1

Congratulations on this fantastic image! Way to go! #11610074

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures June 16, 2017 1

So glad this is wearing gold Joanna, congratulations!!! #11610078

Tammy M. Anderson June 16, 2017 1

Beautiful winner. Congrats, Joanna. #11610156

Terry Cervi June 16, 2017 1

How did I ever miss this outstanding capture! Congrats on this super sweet win, Joanna! #11610184

Joanna Kovalcsik June 16, 2017

Christine, John, Tammy, and Terry... thank you for the congratulations! I do appreciate it so much!

Terry, it happens to me, too!! Thanks for rejoicing with me now. :o) #11610205

Dianne Brin June 16, 2017 1

Joanna, Congrats on this well deserved Gold!!! :) #11610223

Joanna Kovalcsik June 16, 2017

Dianne, thanks very much for the congrats! :o) #11610243

Nadia Paul June 16, 2017 1

Congrats on this very sweet winner Joanna! #11610276

Joanna Kovalcsik June 16, 2017

Nadia, I appreciate that... thank you so much!! :) #11610300

Patrick Rouzes June 16, 2017 1

Big Congrats on this well-deserved Winner, Joanna! #11610356

Ujjwal Mukherjee June 16, 2017 1

Congratulations on your excellent winner, Joanna!! #11610369

Cindy Bendush June 17, 2017 1

Aww - they think you're their mother. Congratulations on this super sweet capture! #11610379

Karen E. Gold June 17, 2017 1

Congratulations Joanna and your well deserved win. #11610410

Oscar J. Pung June 17, 2017 1

Nice work Joanna. Congratulations! #11610412

Ann H. Belus June 17, 2017 1

Congratulations on winning gold, Joanna! #11610434

Deborah Lewinson June 17, 2017 1

Love this image, Joanna! It's my choice for photo of the year! Congrats on your win! #11610454

Karen E. Michaels June 17, 2017 1

Well won, Joanna! #11610486

Joanna Kovalcsik June 17, 2017

Patrick, Ujjwal, Cindy, Karen, Oscar, Ann, and Deborah... thank you very much for the kind congratulations and gracious comments! I appreciate it so much! :o) #11610489

Bojan Bencic June 17, 2017 1

It makes me hungry just looking at it. Congratulations, Joanna! #11610543

Teresa L. Brooks June 17, 2017 1

Congratulations on your very cute and adorable winner, Joanna. #11610593

frank w. degenhardt June 17, 2017 1

What a wonderful picture this is. Beautifully done. Congratulations on the Second Place Win. #11610626

Joanna Kovalcsik June 17, 2017

Bojan, Teresa, and Frank... thank you for the good words and congratulations! :o) #11610658

Janet Daniel June 17, 2017 1

What a tiny sweetheart this baby is, Joanna! An excellent capture and congratulations! #11610698

Jeff Robinson June 17, 2017 1

Outstanding in every way - Congrats on this well deserved Win! #11610861

Val Feldman June 17, 2017 1

Now, this little fella really knows how to sing for his supper! :) What a wonderful springtime capture full of wonderful details, great color and light! Warmest congrats, Joanna on your sweet springtime Gold Winner! (A tip of my 10 gallon hat to Mom of the Blue Eyes!:) #11610920

Joanna Kovalcsik June 17, 2017

Janet, Jeff, and Val... thanks for the Saturday smiles and cheery congratulations! :o)

Val, my mom is sitting right here as I read this, and she is pleased as punch to receive your kind greetings. Thank you for always remembering my sweet momma... she's smiling, too! :o) #11610964

Mariann Kovats June 17, 2017 1

What an amazing capture, Joanna! Congratulations on your gold! #11611061

Joanna Kovalcsik June 18, 2017

Thank you for the warm congrats, Mariann! Your kindness is much appreciated! #11611090

LJ Corliss June 18, 2017 1

Big Congrats :) #11611223

Joanna Kovalcsik June 18, 2017 1

Thanks so much, LJ! :o) #11611292

Joannie Bertucci June 18, 2017 1

Jojo, you even captured this baby bird salivating for it's food, outstanding work! Congrats on your gold badge! #11611420

Joanna Kovalcsik June 18, 2017

LOL... Joannie, thanks for the chuckles and sweet words. I appreciate your kind congratulations so much! :o) #11611433

Teresa Burnett June 19, 2017 1

So glad to see this one wearing Gold, Joanna!! Huge Congratulations!! #11611738

Joanna Kovalcsik June 19, 2017

Teresa, thanks so much! I appreciate your kind congrats and hopes for my image! #11611750

Ed Lauderdale June 20, 2017 1

WOW, and I missed this!?! A very well deserved Gold, Joanna!!! Congratulations!!! #11612074

Joanna Kovalcsik June 20, 2017

Ed, so kind of you.... thank you very much for the warm congratulations! :o) #11612083

Emile Abbott June 20, 2017 1

Amazing timing and capture and Congrats on Gold Winner Joanna. #11612362

Joanna Kovalcsik June 20, 2017

Emile, thanks for the warm congratulations and great comments! :o) #11612465

G. Margaret Hennes June 21, 2017 1

Congrats on this outstanding winner Joanna! #11612575

Joanna Kovalcsik June 21, 2017

Thank you, G. Margaret... much appreciated! :o) #11612657

Joan Classen June 27, 2017 1

Congratulations, Joanna on this gold winner! Wonderful capture and detail!! Amazing!! #11614836

Joanna Kovalcsik June 27, 2017

Joan, thank you for the kind congratulations. I appreciate your support! :o) #11614853

Gerda Grice July 02, 2017 1

Adorable capture, Joanna! Many congratulations on your win! #11616378

Joanna Kovalcsik July 02, 2017

Gerda, thank you very much for your warm congratulations! :o) #11616395

Linda Estes July 05, 2017 1

Wonderful capture of this little guy (or gal)! Excellent detail. #11617453

Joanna Kovalcsik July 05, 2017

Linda, thank you so much!! :o) #11617485

Candace M. Cleveland September 30, 2017 1

Congratulations on your double gold Joanna!! #11645005

Jeff Robinson September 30, 2017 1

Congrats on your POTD - Well Deserve! #11645007

Jean Lechleiter September 30, 2017 1

WOW!!! Fantastic capture, Joanna! CONGRATULATIONS on your win and POTD! #11645008

Joanna Kovalcsik September 30, 2017

Candace, Jeff, and Jean-- thank you for the kind congratulations!! :) #11645010

Nancy L. Green September 30, 2017 1

This is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC Joanna, it really brought a smile to my face, WTG!!! <>< #11645012

Susan D. Royce September 30, 2017 1

Wow, Joanna. Nailed it! #11645013

Natasha Pliss September 30, 2017 1

Huge congrats on your fantastic POTD, Joanna! #11645017

Anita Bower September 30, 2017 1

Outstanding!!!! #11645030

Laura E. Swan September 30, 2017 1

WOW, WOW, WOW! This needs to be a famous photo! And it is to us! Joanna congrats on all the GOLD. Very well deserved!
-Laura :) #11645032

Leslie McLain September 30, 2017 1

Congrats on an amazing POTD, Joanna. #11645039

Chuck Green September 30, 2017 1

Joanna, congrats on your Winner and POTD! <>< #11645044

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures September 30, 2017 1

Congratulations Joanna on your POTD winner!! #11645053

Michele Peterson September 30, 2017 1

How did I miss this as a winner earlier?? Sooo fabulous, my friend! Congratulations on the POTD! #11645061

Cary Rogers September 30, 2017 1

Congrats on your double Gold Winner, Joanna! A very unique image! #11645065

Cary Rogers September 30, 2017 1

Congrats on your double Gold Winner, Joanna! A very unique image! #11645066

Linda Estes September 30, 2017 1

Congratulations on your win! Wonderful image. #11645094

Linda Estes September 30, 2017 1

Congratulations on your win! Wonderful image. #11645099

Karen E. Gold September 30, 2017 1

Congrats on this wonderful capture Joanna. #11645122

Joanna Kovalcsik September 30, 2017

Thank you all so much... I really appreciate the time you took to comment. Your kind congratulations are appreciated!! Thank you, BetterPhoto, for the honor of this POTD. :o) #11645130

Cindy Bendush September 30, 2017 1

Great detail and color Joanna! Big congrats on your double awards! #11645194

Amanda D. Austwick September 30, 2017 1

Wow, what a sweet capture of this baby bird calling out. Congratulations on your two gold badges. #11645207

Amanda D. Austwick September 30, 2017 1

Wow, what a sweet capture of this baby bird calling out. Congratulations on your two gold badges. #11645208

Amanda D. Austwick September 30, 2017 1

Wow, what a sweet capture of this baby bird calling out. Congratulations on your two gold badges. #11645209

Carol Quina September 30, 2017 1

Congratulations on your POTD! #11645231

Joanna Kovalcsik October 01, 2017

Cindy, Amanda, and Carol, thank you so much for the kind words and congratulations on this wee birdie capture!! :o) #11645337

Colleen Edwards October 01, 2017 1

Amazing capture Joanna! Congrats on your double win! #11645375

Lydia Williams October 01, 2017 1

WOW, Spectacular image Joanna..I really love it. You caught this one beautifully! Cheers and congratulations on your golds...Would have loved to see a first here. #11645388

Joanna Kovalcsik October 01, 2017

Colleen and Lydia, thank you for the very sweet comments and congrats!! :o) #11645670

Gord MacEachern October 06, 2017 1

Big congrats on the double gold Joanna! #11647203

Joanna Kovalcsik October 06, 2017

Thanks a bunch, Gord! :o) #11647301

Kathy Govreau October 06, 2017 1

Awesome capture! Very cute. #11647322

Joanna Kovalcsik October 06, 2017

Kathy, thank you very much! :o) #11647352

Connie S. Bingham October 06, 2017 1

Wowsome, Joanna!! What a GREAT moment and capture! Congratulations on your double Gold wins! So very well deserved! Your timing and photo eye always seems so perfect! :-) #11647388

Joanna Kovalcsik October 06, 2017

Connie thanks for the gracious words and congratulations! :o) #11647458

Nina Shields October 07, 2017 1

Congratulations on all of your richly deserved honors; your work is truly inspiring! #11647655

Joanna Kovalcsik October 07, 2017

Nina, thanks for the lovely comments, congratulations, and encouragement! :o) #11647712

Karen Bacon October 08, 2017 1

What a great shot! Congratulations,Joanna #11647840

Joanna Kovalcsik October 08, 2017

Karen, I sure appreciate that-- thank you!! :o) #11647844

Dianne Brin October 08, 2017 1

Congrats on your Gold, Joanna! Very well deserved! :) #11647848

Joanna Kovalcsik October 08, 2017

Dianne, thank you so much! :o) #11647867

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