Denis - the colour really was spectacular, especially when he stepped out of the shadows of the treeline.
Mike - thanks, I appreciate the comment. He certainly showed no signs of wear and tare, hopping around snowbanks along the side of the road with glee.
Meghan - thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the photo. I guess sometimes we just get lucky with what we see, and this photo is a case in point.
Paul - thank you for your kind words. It really does, doesn't it?