First Bloomin’ image from The Hobbit : An Unexpected Journey

The first image from “Lord of the Rings” sprog “The Hobbit” – apparently one of the better films you’ll see this Christmas (though that TV-only “Home Alone 5” with Ed Asner is sure to snag fans too) – has hit middle earth’s netway.

In an effort to no doubt snag the ladies, this pic features returning “Rings” master Orlando Bloom, alongside “Tamara Drewe” co-star, shirtless wonder Luke Evans.