Happy to be Back by Tom LeRoy

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12-Feb-2016	T.A.LeRoy

Happy to be Back

Katzweiler, Germany

and I'm happy to see them back so early.
The storks returned about three weeks earlier than in previous years.
Hope they won't regret it - there will be minus temps the next few days.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II ,Tamron SP 150-600MM F/5-6.3 Di VC USD
1/500s f/7.1 at 600.0mm iso320 hide exif

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Date/Time	12-Feb-2016 09:07:38
Make	Canon
Model	Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	600 mm
Exposure Time	1/500 sec
Aperture	f/7.1
ISO Equivalent	320
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Frank Brault		17-Feb-2016 23:55
"It makes me think of "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" :). A delightful image and fantastic moment. V

Ton T.		17-Feb-2016 18:49
Amazing couple! V+

Patricia Kay		17-Feb-2016 13:39
Such a beautiful capture of these marching storks Tom...BV

Alexander Kazakov		17-Feb-2016 11:07
Lovely scene! V

Dennis Hoyne		17-Feb-2016 03:37
A cool shot, they're marching in unison! v.

Jeff Real		17-Feb-2016 00:21
Marching in step! This is really fine ~V~

Buz Kiefer		16-Feb-2016 16:32
You caught them in beautiful light, Tom. Very pleasing photo. Vote

Ika Zinka Eferl		16-Feb-2016 15:29
Sooo nice ... you are lucky man , Tom!"V"

Blandine Mangin		16-Feb-2016 12:21
very beautiful pair ! v

Shmuel Halevi		16-Feb-2016 07:32
Nice and peaceful image.

barbarajoy		16-Feb-2016 06:10
A delightful pair caught stepping out in the sun. They certainly think Spring is in the air! V

Gill Kopy		16-Feb-2016 05:34
What a lovely shot - they look so contented and in such a beautiful setting V

Paco López		16-Feb-2016 05:08
Great capture! V!

LynnH		16-Feb-2016 02:24
Hope they manage the cold snap. The warm winter has confused everyone! :)

laine		15-Feb-2016 23:55
I think their tuning to nature is pretty incredible...might pay to leave the barn door open, Tom :)) V

Ken Chambers ARPS		15-Feb-2016 21:53
I wish them good luck on their early arrival, Tom

Johnny JAG		15-Feb-2016 20:44
I hope it doesn't suddenly turn cold.

John Reynolds LRPS		15-Feb-2016 20:21
Great image of these fine birds. Spring not too far away now!

Kim		15-Feb-2016 20:03
Great capture Tom! V

Colin Storey		15-Feb-2016 19:40
Wonderful images of these two, hope they will be OK through this cold spell.

Allan Jay		15-Feb-2016 18:42
Timing on capturing their step action is wonderful, Tom.

Nirvan Hope		15-Feb-2016 18:31
Stepping out! Great image of the storks return, optimistic despite a chilly forecast.

joseantonio		15-Feb-2016 17:42
I wouldn´t expect to find them in your area at this time of year.V.

Martin Lamoon		15-Feb-2016 17:38
A great shot of this wonderful pair. v

John Hamers		15-Feb-2016 17:35
Great capture of these storks in this wonderful light !!V

Gary Hudes		15-Feb-2016 16:34
A wonderful capture of these two storks exploring together. V.

Irene Wehrli		15-Feb-2016 15:22
Forward, march! This makes me smile Tom, so lovely! Hope the very best for them... Irene

Walter Otto Koenig		15-Feb-2016 15:04
That's very early for a return Tom. Wonderful photo of these two presumably reunited. "V"

globalgadabout		15-Feb-2016 14:39
delightful moment you caught here...they are fascinating birds..

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		15-Feb-2016 14:04
Fantastic shot of this pair Tom. V

peterjay45		15-Feb-2016 14:00
Beautiful shot, Tom. Such an upbeat image.

Jim Coffman		15-Feb-2016 13:59
A wonderful image of this pair, Tom!

Neil Marcus		15-Feb-2016 13:21
The in tandem step is delightful

hamery		15-Feb-2016 12:37
The dancing storks celebrate the forthcoming of spring in this delightful capture, Tom. V

Ceya		15-Feb-2016 12:36
The handsome storks walking in such a dignified manner - posing for you, Tom? Great find and shot! V

Pepe Lugash		15-Feb-2016 12:10
There' steppin' out. I really like the synchronization here. BV :)

Helen Betts		15-Feb-2016 12:10
A delightful mid-step capture of this pair, in excellent light. V.

marie-jose wolff		15-Feb-2016 11:48
lovely capture of this nice pair! V

Don		15-Feb-2016 10:52
Wonderful annual visitors marking the seasons for you.

Yvonne		15-Feb-2016 10:20
A lovely sight to see... hope they weather the cold alright! v

Patrick Goossens		15-Feb-2016 10:08
It seems everything is early this year, hope the summer will be early too. A fine capture of this couple.

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