Spring Lamb - 2007 BBC Countryfile competition winner.

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Great news...this image was the overall winner of BBC1's 2007 Countryfile Calender competition!! I had to remove it from Flickr whilst the final 12 photos were in the public vote and in doing so it will have lost its favourite tags that people have assigned so I apologise for that.

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Leisa {NaturesPixel Photography} says:

A stunning Capture and excellent timing mate ..

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Dana&Ron says:

Great shot
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Paul Forsdick says:

Superb timing and composition. Brilliant!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

matthewjacuzzi says:

awsome shot
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Spookygonk says:

Up, up and awayyyyy! :D
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

evje calling says:

so great!!!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

JP.G says:

Magical picture, really clear and crisp and frozen in time with no blur at all, perfect :) full of energy the little bugger and it seems to be looking down as well, love it.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

epic steve says:

That's the best thing i've seen all day!!!

The world is a great place!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

noahg. says:

Awww! Superb capture, Richard!

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

gainesp2003 says:

Fabulous! Best pic I've seen in a long time! "Spring" lamb - I get it!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Oesters says:

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

noe_carrillo says:

"YES"!
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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Damselfly (Panti-ing today) says:

Yes for me too! How can I say no to such a cutie pie? And what a exceptional moment captured too! That makes it 3. Pls post to pool.

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Boich says:

Great timing - spring lamb indeed. lol
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

swimmingwiz says:

Beautiful, "YES" Add one more yes to the list :)

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

littlenelly says:

Without any doubt:
YES !

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

♦ sarah ♦ says:

wow, good work! how cute
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Tarlyn says:

This is wonderful!
A very big leaping "YES"

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Paul Denton Cocker says:

That's a beautiful picture - perfect timing.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

lady_grey says:

What a wonderful joyful picture. Faved!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

c0ntr3j0ur says:

Love it! Funny, technically ace, movement: YES

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Deniz ŞENSOY says:

YES YES YES
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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

bah_alors says:

haha! very funny, perfect timing.
great shot
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

tj.moore says:

Both impressive and funny
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

dmitriyk says:

Wow. It's the definition of gamboling.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Marc-Julien Objois says:

Sproing!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Kwiku says:

Great moment captured. So cute:)
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Dаvid says:

wow what an amazing photo.

This photo deserves a big HEART,
please post this beautiful picture at
Heart Awards Group .
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Jacques S G says:

This Great Photographic Art was made by a Diamond Class Photographer!
Please add your photo to Flicker Diamond The Diamond Class Photographer
Read the group rules please and tag your photo DiamondClassPhotographer
You may tag your photo again as flickrdiamond
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

antsypantsy says:

What perfect timing. IAt first I thought it was a stuffed animal you threw up in the air. Incredible! nstant Fave!

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

antsypantsy says:

You are my winner!
Please add this photo to
www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

rod lewis says:

wow

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

amethystrainn says:

Incredible capture!

~I SNIFFED out this wonderful image!
You deserve this nose worthy award!
Please ADD your
Impressively beautiful
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Impressed by your Beauty! (Invite only images)
Please tag your photos ImpressedBeauty
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

egle_k. says:

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
Found in www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

stelj says:

Fantastic!! Perfect capture of pure joy and energy!!

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Jus' fi says:

Such a fantastic capture!! :o)

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

zpaperboyz says:

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
Found in www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

blamstur says:

Almost like it's on a spring! This is a wonderful, wonderful shot!

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Mónica (Monguinhas) says:

LOL!!! that is hapiness of life!!!!

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

DriveByPhotographer says:

Great shot!!!

Thanks...

You are my winner!
Please add this photo to
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"ART IN LIFE...LIFE IN ART" ~ Scott
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Spursgirl says:

Brilliant capture!! Thank you for putting a smile on my face after a really grotty day.

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

wAlanb says:

Great Capture. Seen in My Winners.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

mrsjackson says:

Amazing photo! I would have been laughing too!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

...Steve says:

Hi, I’m an admin for a The Portfolio Pro; a group for the Pro and Advanced Amateur Photo grapher who is interested in a thoughtful meeting place to share images, get honest critique, and build a knowledge base for taking their work to the next level.

We would be pleased to see you participate in this group.

Please Tag: invitedPRO
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Gerla Brakkee says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Natures Finest (Invite Only), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

NaturesFinest
Please add this great photo to Natures Finest
Tag your photo with "NaturesFinest"

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Flemming Gade says:

This photo has been selected to appear in our curated gallery. Congratulations and good luck in the competition.

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

egle_k. says:

What a great shot of Nature's YOUTH!!

This is an official invite to Nature's Babies (INVITE ONLY), make sure this is tagged "Nature's Exquisite" and/or "Nature's Babies"
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

ShutterBugL says:

Great moment captured!

WHAT A SPECIAL CAPTURE
This pic deserves another award!!!!

This is a SUPER BABY SHOT seen on Nature's Babies (INVITE ONLY), make sure this is tagged "Nature's Super Star Baby" and/or "Super Shot"
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

katzenwein says:

So sweet!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

behind-Eyes says:

great shot! so lovely. :)
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Kitty.se [ Pax ] says:

WHAT A SPECIAL CAPTURE
This pic deserves another award!!!!

This is a SUPER BABY SHOT seen on Nature's Babies (INVITE ONLY), make sure this is tagged "Nature's Super Star Baby" and/or "Super Shot"You may now post this photo in the "Super Shots" thread.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

ohmykozy says:

I nominate this image for this week's pool contest.

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Retinol says:

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@Siebe! says:

I nominate this image for this week's pool contest.

Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Picture Taker 2 says:

Great capture. Fantastic timing !
Thanks for sharing.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

tris_30 says:

~~~~~~~~~
I nominate this image for this week's pool contest.

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

leaders says:

Congratulations!
Your pic becomes nominee of "Shield Of Excellence"
Please add this photo to
Shield Of Excellence Group
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

leaders says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Light Stylus, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Monday Morning Photography says:

I nominate this image for this week's pool contest.

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

sosij says:

This is spectacular!!!!!!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Waheed Khalid.studioq says:

gooooooooooooood
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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Joel Walley says:

great timing! excellent photo
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

SnapHappy77 says:

Oh this is such an adorable and very sweet capture! :D
Awesome timing! I love it! :)
Please consider adding this exceptional photo to:

Please tag your photos: "TakeABow"
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

emeyedeejay says:

Boing! That's a wonderful :thumbs:
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Nick Bryant says:

Stunning shot - great capture
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Wonderful_World** (in and out) says:

So cute, beautiful capture!
No doubt this is a Worlds Best Dazzling shot! We'd love to include it in our
collection! So here's your official invitation!

World's Best Dazzling Shots please add tag "WORLDBEST"

**New Contests - Amazing Sunrise/Sunset, Brilliant Animal's Shot! and It's all about water!(As well as Splash, Drops, Bubbles and so on..) **Open Now**

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

bellablue says:

Sweet!!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Tribal Artist says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Coolest Damn Cool Photographers In The World!, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

You are invited to display your image in:

The Coolest Damn Cool Photographers In The Word
**THE PUBLIC GROUP
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Tribal Artist says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called FliCro World, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Tribal Artist says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Flickr Envy (invited images only), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

travisbda says:

Such a magnificent capture.

Seen inWorld's
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dinali77 ~ Enjoy the day! says:

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dinali77 ~ Enjoy the day! says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Adorable Critters (Invite Only), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

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Charly Mann says:

Simply the best FLICKR photo of he Summer!

Happiness Conservancy Award for Excellence

This award symbol has the following meaning:
"I love your photograph, and want to thank you for sharing it with me. It demonstrates that you are a sensitive soul who appreciates beauty, and I am thrilled to be sharing this planet with you."

Please join the Happiness Conservancy so you and your beautiful photograph may spread joy to others.
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e_digitalis says:

Seen inWorld's
Best Dazzling Shots
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svetslike says:

Seen inWorld's
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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrеi says:

It's soooo funny!!!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

klausthebest says:

Great capture! So cute this lamb!

Seen inWorld's
Best Dazzling Shots
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

klausthebest says:

Hi, I'm a moderator of "World's Best Dazzling Shots",
your shot obtains six group's logos, please add it in this thread:

www.flickr.com/groups/worldbest/discuss/72157 601853094849/

Thanks for joining the group.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

perfectdayjosep says:

Fantastic shot!!! i take like a one of my favs.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

@saparevo@ says:

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Kirsten M Lentoft (momse2600) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Right Place / Right Time, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

I agree, this is definitely a

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An Awesome Shot Award
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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Kirsten M Lentoft (momse2600) says:

Most adorable and wow!!! - what a capture...

A Big Fave
Please add this to www.flickr.com/groups/bigfave
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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

CláudiaM says:

That´s one happy lamb! It looks like he is smiling! Excellent timing!

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Mark Austria says:

haha. this is a great capture.

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Patty Peets says:

I saw this in Super Shots
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called HOLIDAYS-VACANZE-URLAUB: *Award & FAVE 2* -VOTE-, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

this is a superb capture
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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

melikex says:

this shot is taken just in time, incredibly lovely
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Kenny Maths says:

What a fun shot.

I agree, this is definitely a

Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Quaria says:

So amazing!!!!

Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

me*voila says:

The very, very best!!! thank you for the smile, it's going to last all weekend!
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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Ártax says:

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
Found in www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Superpepelu says:

Cool!!

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

ali's eyes [deleted] says:

A perfectly magical image...outstanding capture! One of my all time faves!!! So glad you shared!
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LindsayStark says:

what an INCREDIBLE shot!!!

I agree, this is definitely a

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

michelle_4881 says:

Excellent timing on this shot! LOL! Perfect!!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

♥moorz84♥(Mary) says:

OMG...what a fantastic shot!!!

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cnuño says:

excelente toma!
NaturesFinest
Please add this great photo to Nature’s Finest
Tag your photo with "NaturesFinest"
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

>Sandy< says:

How delightful is this???? You captured it so well considering the circumstances!!! LOL You will see this in dictionary under "bliss".

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Leisa {NaturesPixel Photography} says:

Dana&Ron says:

Paul Forsdick says:

matthewjacuzzi says:

Spookygonk says:

evje calling says:

JP.G says:

epic steve says:

noahg. says:

gainesp2003 says:

Oesters says:

noe_carrillo says:

*Damselfly* (Panti-ing today) says:

Boich says:

swimmingwiz says:

littlenelly says:

♦ sarah ♦ says:

Tarlyn says:

Paul Denton Cocker says:

lady_grey says:

c0ntr3j0ur says:

Deniz ŞENSOY says:

bah_alors says:

tj.moore says:

dmitriyk says:

Marc-Julien Objois says:

Kwiku says:

Dаvid says:

Jacques S G says:

antsypantsy says:

antsypantsy says:

rod lewis says:

amethystrainn says:

egle_k. says:

stelj says:

Jus' fi says:

zpaperboyz says:

blamstur says:

Mónica (Monguinhas) says:

DriveByPhotographer says:

Spursgirl says:

wAlanb says:

mrsjackson says:

...Steve says:

Gerla Brakkee says:

Flemming Gade says:

egle_k. says:

ShutterBugL says:

katzenwein says:

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Kitty.se [ Pax ] says:

ohmykozy says:

Retinol says:

@Siebe! says:

Picture Taker 2 says:

tris_30 says:

leaders says:

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Monday Morning Photography says:

sosij says:

Waheed Khalid.studioq says:

Joel Walley says:

SnapHappy77 says:

emeyedeejay says:

Nick Bryant says:

Wonderful_World** (in and out) says:

© the big pictures says:

bellablue says:

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dinali77 ~ Enjoy the day! says:

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