Please show me your photographs of what you consider to be the first signs of spring in nature, as winter comes to an end and we look forward to longer days and warmer times. It could be melting snow, new life pushing out of the ground, birds making nests, or whatever else 'first signs of spring' means to you. Man-made objects may be present in your photograph, but please keep their presence to a minimum and not a dominant part of the image, as overall, this is intended to be a nature contest. In my judging I would prefer not to see composite images. Both black and white and colour images are welcome.
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