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Bruno Schroder

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Re: In search of spring
« Reply #60 on: April 04, 2016, 21:01:42 »
Quote from: Akira on April 03, 2016, 23:52:08
Bruno, this is a pleasant image.  I'm really curious about the origin of the name of the butterfly.
Thanks Akira. I didn't know but was also intrigued and had to look.  It was already known under this name in 1762. Apparently, the name comes from its color. In middle age, this mix of colors was called the color of the "devil with a cold". The wild wing shape was also said to be cut "devil's way". It was then associated with another devil connection: the name of a 13th century legendary hero, Robert le diable.
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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #61 on: April 04, 2016, 22:36:19 »
Bruno, thanks for the explanation!  This is a fascinatingly diabolic background of the name of this humble little critter...
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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #62 on: April 04, 2016, 23:28:51 »
The Camel and the Jackdaws. 

In a field nearby some exotic animals are found, one of them is a Camel. It's springtime, and the Jackdaws are looking for nesting-material I guess   ;)

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Re: [Theme] In search of spring
« Reply #63 on: April 04, 2016, 23:39:07 »
Quote from: Harald on April 04, 2016, 18:08:12
Nearly perfect.  :)

Thanks, Harald....
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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #64 on: April 05, 2016, 10:21:32 »
Some really fresh nesting material for those Jackdaws :) Coinsidently, my dogs worst sheading period, is correlated with the nest building period of the local Tits. They of course take advantage of the situation.
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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #65 on: April 05, 2016, 15:54:43 »
Today I found my neighbourhood totally engulfed in dense, wet fog. So I shot this damp, dreary harbinger of spring from my actual work station, without leaving the chair. Perfect conditions for a nature photographer, if I might say so.

As the house has triple-glazed window panes, it is well-nigh impossible to avoid reflections. But at least I can hint at what lens was used ....

One Misty Moisty Morning
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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #66 on: April 05, 2016, 16:55:14 »
The reflection ended up sharper than the subject. Well done :)
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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #67 on: April 06, 2016, 19:30:25 »
I thought I posted it here in this thread yesterday, but obviously didn't. here it is.

The garden, a never ending source of delightful visuals. Also the AW1 is becoming my friend as an expansion for already well proven lenses.

'delicate details'
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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #68 on: April 07, 2016, 21:13:07 »
First tulips, immediately turning into a food source
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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #69 on: April 08, 2016, 00:28:04 »
Thomas, very delightful :)
Bruno, gentle as ever :)

Love them both!
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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #70 on: April 10, 2016, 23:46:21 »
cherry street trees finally flowering here
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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #71 on: April 15, 2016, 20:36:45 »
'snow white'
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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #72 on: April 15, 2016, 20:39:42 »
Snow white, you are so tender.
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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #73 on: April 15, 2016, 22:12:42 »
Beautiful Thomas.

Perhaps the title of this one can be 'In search of autumn, 2016' 

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Re: [Theme] In search of spring, 2016
« Reply #74 on: April 16, 2016, 00:11:16 »
Quote from: Jakov Minić on April 15, 2016, 20:39:42
Snow white, you are so tender.
Just a little sun shy maybe ;)
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