Mockingbird among the blossoms on the tree in my backyard ~ April 2010.
If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.
~Anne Bradstreet
~Anne Bradstreet
Sometimes I think one of the best parts of Spring is the "looking forward to it" part :)
Oh, it's definitely the "looking forward" part for me... we're just a couple of months away from this!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photo and really nice quote. I agree that the looking forward to it part is good! Then when it comes, we're so excited!
ReplyDeleteoh I'm so looking forward to spring again!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely quote and photo
Our Florida state bird, the majestic noisy Mockingbird.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
Blessings.
How true is this statement.. A lot of people should be reading this one...We live in Iowa where the winter is so cold and sometimes just not nice...IT's part of life if you live here. Spring is something to look forward to but so is winter if you live in Iowa. Enjoy the seasons...all 4 of them.
ReplyDeleteIt's tough sometimes to look forward (especially when it's snow-covered, icy roads, and wind chills in the negatives), but with posts like this to remind us, the wait is a little easier :)
ReplyDeleteHe looks cool as a cucumber...and quiet!...And I don't know if I totally agree with the quote. I'd just as soon NOT have bad health just to appreciate when it's good...THANK YOU! :-)
ReplyDeleteWhen it's -30 in central MN like it was this morning, spring can't get here soon enough. Actually just hoping for a short Jan. thaw.
ReplyDeleteI love the detail and lighting on the bird and the flowers! The blue sky adds a really nice color to the photo too. Awesome job!
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Spring is just around the corner... right? Please tell me it is.
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Well, with the deep freeze here I get the feeling spring is still a few corners away. But we can stilllook back at photographs like this and marvel at what nature brings. It won't be long now...(smile). ATB!
ReplyDeleteThis photograph is absolutely gorgeous, Kerri! This is a bird I have not photographed yet... It's on my life list though :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is a nice one. He looks so regal.
ReplyDeleteThat quote really spoke to me.I have been longing for spring,but must first endure the winter.In the same way I long to be 'from the heart' happy again,but I must first pass through the period of grieving which God has allowed.Gorgeous picture of the mocking bird.
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Beautiful shot!
ReplyDeleteI am SO ready for spring!
very nice and colourfull picture!
ReplyDeleteI really like it!
regards
One of my favourite birds.
ReplyDeleteI think I'll begin looking forward to it in March. Maybe late February, I dunno. I'm kinda likin' the weather right now.
ReplyDeleteThe wonderful quote is so very true. A most beautiful spring image! Something to look forward to!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely looking forward to warmer, brighter days.
ReplyDeleteAh... sweet anticipation! Looking forward to loosing the boots!
ReplyDeleteGreat capture!
The mockingbird is calling for spring - for you perhaps - but not for me! What a blue sky!
ReplyDeleteI like your chosen quote! I am so looking forward to spring. And tired of the adversity of winter!
ReplyDeleteHe's so elegant! What a pretty fellow. :)
ReplyDeleteooooh Kerri - the excitement of Spring is building looking at this!! Yahooooooo!!! ;o)
ReplyDeletebeautiful blue sky peeping through there, Kerri!
ReplyDeleteI like that quote re adversity.
Have a wonderful weekend.
I'm pretty sure I've had enough winter to fully appreciate spring again....soon?
ReplyDeleteloving the bokeh behind him, I think it frames the photo wonderfully!
ReplyDeleteMakes me feel like spring may actually come again in spite of what it feels like right now. Lovely photo
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