Coming Soon ...According to Puxatawny Phil

© Michelle Alton

Coming Soon ...According to Puxatawny Phil

Uploaded: February 02, 2013

Description


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Happy Groundhog Day!
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According to the great prognosticator, Spring is just around the corner!
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Hard to believe with today's frigid temperatures, but "around the corner," or not, the annual pollination of the Norway Spruce is due in early April.
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Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 63.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Robert R. Goodman February 02, 2013

LOL!In that case it should start tomorrow for us here in southern Arizona.Hi Michelle,beautiful capture my friend!!! #1512470

Monnie Ryan February 02, 2013

With 13 degrees and falling snow, spring is only wishful thinking here today - but hope old Phil is right. Well done, Michelle! #10550167

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 02, 2013

How could Phil be wrong??? Fantastic capture Michelle - Perfect for today! #10550176

Jack Ryan February 02, 2013

Excellent news...and an excellent photo as well. #10550263

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic February 02, 2013

A wonderful capture Michelle! #10550303

Tiia Vissak February 02, 2013

great tones, details & dof! #10550393

John Connolly February 02, 2013

Marvelous light and detail Michelle! I think we all look forward to the arrival of spring! #10550428

David Phalen February 02, 2013

Excellent capture with outstanding light, colors and details!!

Sure hope Phil is right!! #10550540

Mike Clime February 02, 2013

Beautiful capture, nice comp and light! Like the contrast of the red and green. PS - I have some Crocus up and some Surprise Lilies. #10550647

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 02, 2013

Lets hope he is right. Excellent detail and perfect for the day, Michelle. #10550722

Karen Celella February 02, 2013

Terrific, Michelle! #10550762

Paul E. Earl February 02, 2013

Judging by our overnight temperature last night I think autumn is on its way. A terrific shot. Hope spring comes soon for you. #10550854

Carol L. Fowler February 02, 2013

I think Spring is here! 42 and sunny with snow melting! #10550875

Barbara Waldoch February 02, 2013

Wonderful shot, Michelle! #10551001

Ujjwal Mukherjee February 02, 2013

Love the composition,Michelle! Excellent capture!! #10551157

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic February 02, 2013

Beautiful image...wonderful light, color, DOF and detail. I hope Puxatawny Phil is right. #10551173

Robert K. Bemus level-classic February 03, 2013

Great macro comp and detail, Michelle!! #10551330

Alex T. Mizuno February 04, 2013

That's right Michelle, spring is just around the corner. I can feel it especially in San Francisco. Beautiful macro shot!! #10552697

Katherine Kuhn February 04, 2013

Beautiful light & detail on this spruce catkin! #10554072

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic February 06, 2013

Wonderful macro detail and colour Michelle. #10556981

Rahul Sharma February 13, 2013

Nice shot... #10566202

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