tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post2339145377089036851..comments2023-12-18T05:21:12.129-05:00Comments on The Smitten Image: Nature At Her BestHilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-85543653722275405342009-06-28T08:48:30.739-04:002009-06-28T08:48:30.739-04:00Thank you very much, Kerri. I hadn't seen one ...Thank you very much, Kerri. I hadn't seen one before that either. It was a real treat. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-33658524369638713542009-06-25T09:12:37.239-04:002009-06-25T09:12:37.239-04:00Oh My goodness! That is a SUPER capture of the ba...Oh My goodness! That is a SUPER capture of the bald eagle! I have NEVER seen on in the wild! WOW!Kerri Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07617128767655910810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-83672112277607046732009-06-25T01:56:32.735-04:002009-06-25T01:56:32.735-04:00Thanks very much, Louise. I'm glad you liked t...Thanks very much, Louise. I'm glad you liked the pics. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-70970739977594496832009-06-24T09:05:37.398-04:002009-06-24T09:05:37.398-04:00The eagle is breathtaking, and as always, Benny is...The eagle is breathtaking, and as always, Benny is funny!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984115229811752666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-7634718320480169432009-06-22T17:56:03.808-04:002009-06-22T17:56:03.808-04:00* Thanks very much for those kind words, Dave. Muc...* Thanks very much for those kind words, Dave. Much appreciated. :)<br /><br />* Thanks very much, Dianne. You have no idea how tempting it is to give that little butt a nudge sometimes. ;) Thanks always for your visits. :)<br /><br />* Thanks kindly, JC. I'm glad you're enjoying the posts. I know what it's like to try to catch up. I'm constantly in that mode, myself. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />* Thanks so much, Merisi. Your kind words are very much appreciated. They mean a lot to me coming from such an accomplished photographer as yourself. :)<br /><br />* Thanks, David. Photography is a process, eh? ;) Thanks for your always-kind words. :)<br /><br />• Thanks very much, DS. I'm trying. Most of the shots were taken with the older camera though. Thanks for the encouraging words. :)<br /><br />* Thanks for the kind advice, DFP. Very much appreciated. I know the lenses are what make a huge difference. In time, I'm sure I'll acquire more. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />* Thanks so much, Kate. I'm hellapleased with hellagood. I'm glad you liked the photos. :)<br /><br />• Thanks, Maggie. Much appreciated. :)<br /><br />* Thanks kindly, Jo. I'm sure P and M would get a kick out of a dog like Benny and vice versa. Thanks so much for your always-kind words. :)<br /><br />* Welcome, Faye and thanks very much for your kind words. I'm glad you stopped by for a visit and I hope you'll return soon. :)<br /><br />* Thanks kindly, Cedar. Stay tuned as there'll be more of those pretty soon. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Shrinky, thank you so much for your very kind words. They mean a great deal to me. Thanks always for stopping by and making my day. :)<br /><br />• Thanks, Abe. I'm sure Benny would keep you well-entertained. He's a lot of fun. The breed is a wire coat Jack Russell Terrier. And he's quite the runt. Thanks for the visit. :)<br /><br />* Thanks, Cheffie. He spends more energy in one day than I'll probably muster up in the rest of my life. Blitzen is a great name for a dog. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />* And you too, Sandy. I like your new avatar photo. :)<br /><br />• Thanks very kindly, Salute. Much appreciated. :)<br /><br />* Welcome Sandra, and thanks very much for the encouraging words. Much appreciated. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-67743590721311111832009-06-22T14:34:46.195-04:002009-06-22T14:34:46.195-04:00I say your photos were a Major success. Especially...I say your photos were a Major success. Especially the ones of Benny on the dock! Keep snapping!MadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-31605184567813332292009-06-22T13:59:07.743-04:002009-06-22T13:59:07.743-04:00So beautiful!So beautiful!Salutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263606306221412531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-25472762785480212302009-06-22T13:15:35.867-04:002009-06-22T13:15:35.867-04:00Thanks for stopping by!Thanks for stopping by!SandyCarlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752798823532580733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-30910025401917506442009-06-22T12:56:37.460-04:002009-06-22T12:56:37.460-04:00Benny is precious!! I love his energy!! He reminds...Benny is precious!! I love his energy!! He reminds me of my daughter's dog, Blitzen (my grand-dog)!!Cheffie-Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16568520021347503121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-49960086865817765942009-06-22T09:09:45.105-04:002009-06-22T09:09:45.105-04:00Benny is a brilliant wire haired fox terrier or so...Benny is a brilliant wire haired fox terrier or something similar. Wow. What a beautiful dog he is.<br /><br />I like him better than that Bald Eagle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-53305814213281574902009-06-22T05:05:01.723-04:002009-06-22T05:05:01.723-04:00You have captured some exquisite shots Hilary - wh...You have captured some exquisite shots Hilary - what a perfect location to get away in, I am quite envious. It seems you have certainly managed to find your way around this new camera of yours, and have been putting it to a magnificent use! Most of all, it's your natural eye for a frame that gives your photography that extra special impact. You never disappoint.Shrinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401403773851253351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-64704706517568781882009-06-21T23:42:47.698-04:002009-06-21T23:42:47.698-04:00One of my favorite treats of summer your visit to ...One of my favorite treats of summer your visit to the cottage pics.Cedarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084468926734824846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-24342666759480853952009-06-21T23:15:10.275-04:002009-06-21T23:15:10.275-04:00First of all.. I drooled when I read about your ne...First of all.. I drooled when I read about your new camera.. <br /><br />I love the photos of Benny on the dock!<br /><br />The bald eagle shot is fantastic.Faye Pekashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06176788826303435577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-5930251686876100112009-06-21T22:09:32.233-04:002009-06-21T22:09:32.233-04:00Benny cracks me up. I would love to get a dog jus...Benny cracks me up. I would love to get a dog just like him for Phinnaeus and Marigold.<br /><br />Once again ... <em>gorgeous</em> photographs!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382221688268676914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-39916368412761462162009-06-21T21:52:29.713-04:002009-06-21T21:52:29.713-04:00wow. the shot of that bird is amazing!wow. the shot of that bird is amazing!Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699674732274478502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-65196204801997999142009-06-21T20:29:05.032-04:002009-06-21T20:29:05.032-04:00OMG, Hilary. Deep sighing going on here while I ga...OMG, Hilary. Deep sighing going on here while I gaze at your gorgeous photos. I was expecting . . . I don't even know what I was expecting when you said you saw something great but didn't get a good shot. Damn, girl! You are hellagood.<br /><br />Sorry. I watched South Park the other night and some of that crap sticks.Country Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14432335393660130255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-49437009717453713392009-06-21T19:15:48.708-04:002009-06-21T19:15:48.708-04:00I remember when I switched to a DSLR. It was a bit...I remember when I switched to a DSLR. It was a bit of a learning curve and I almost gave up. Now it is my favorite camera. Lenses are a big deal almost more important than the camera body. Always try and get the best lenses you can afford.Digital Flower Pictureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16337750342855333995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-60218904723288533372009-06-21T18:59:00.796-04:002009-06-21T18:59:00.796-04:00I think you've got the hang of your new camera...I think you've got the hang of your new camera. These were, every one of them, gorgeous. But the halo and the hummingbird? Magnificent--the eagle, too.dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-16765848948561164302009-06-21T15:48:41.593-04:002009-06-21T15:48:41.593-04:00Great way to sort out the mystery of a new camera....Great way to sort out the mystery of a new camera. Love the halo shot and the hummingbird as well.david mcmahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009095220051075552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-20617286443888756832009-06-21T13:37:44.197-04:002009-06-21T13:37:44.197-04:00Just to make sure that you understand that I liked...Just to make sure that you understand that I liked each and every image, from the first wonderful shot of the dog and your husbands legs and the blue blue water on to the last one! :-)Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-81032378679165880822009-06-21T13:36:36.646-04:002009-06-21T13:36:36.646-04:00Oh, what a treat this blog is (not that the previo...Oh, what a treat this blog is (not that the previous ones were any less so!!!)! The hummingbird silhouette is outstanding, as is the one with the Bald Eagle!Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-83838067927041708202009-06-21T12:06:49.419-04:002009-06-21T12:06:49.419-04:00Great pics as always. Sounds like a perfect get-a-...Great pics as always. Sounds like a perfect get-a-way. I'm catching up on blog reading. I love the tee shirt pic. How funny.JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09958762456460566151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-21763801326529450662009-06-21T10:46:02.100-04:002009-06-21T10:46:02.100-04:00I love Benny with his little butt up in the air ;)...I love Benny with his little butt up in the air ;)<br /><br />wonderful photos as always<br /><br />that last shot has the most incredible colorsDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-49214073544310020942009-06-21T06:59:01.677-04:002009-06-21T06:59:01.677-04:00Fascinating blog. Superb photographs.Fascinating blog. Superb photographs.Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-31353265056877776982009-06-20T22:32:01.257-04:002009-06-20T22:32:01.257-04:00* Thanks, Baggie. You're right about Benny. He...* Thanks, Baggie. You're right about Benny. He's not patient IN the moment, but he can be very patient FOR the moment.. as long as there isn't anything else distracting him. :)<br /><br />* Thank you, Lime. There's always a few laughs in store when Ben is focused on a task. Thanks for the kind words. I was really pleased to see that bird. :)<br /><br />* Thanks, Tink. I'm quite certain you have pretty fine views in your neck of the woods.. just different. Thanks for the kind words. :)<br /><br />* Thanks, Thumbelina. The sun shots were actually taken with my older camera.. the one I know how to use. ;) I truly hadn't seen the dragonfly in the photo until I uploaded them. There were just so many of them about, that it was almost impossible for one not to show up in the shot. Thanks so much for your always-kind words. :)<br /><br />* Crabby. I'm sure you'd be welcome anytime. Especially with cupcakes and wine. ;) Thanks kindly for your always-encouraging comments. :)<br /><br />* Ha, Mimi. I'm sure you're referring to a couple of posts back, but your pun was not lost on me. Thanks for dropping by and I hope you will be back. :)<br /><br />* Welcome, Valerie and thanks for your kind words. The eagle surely is an incredible bird. We felt so honoured to get a good look at it, and hope to see more as the summer progresses. Thanks for the visit. :)<br /><br />* Thanks, Steviewren. It was indeed relaxing and wonderful. I had never seen an eagle before this one either so it was a huge thrill for me. Thanks for your kind words about those water photos. I quite like how they turned out too, and I'm glad you agree. :)<br /><br />* Thanks kindly, Snowbrush. I'm glad you liked them. Welcome to my blog. :)<br /><br />* Welcome, Beth and thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you stumbled on my blog too. I'm still hopeful that I'll be able to capture a photo of a hummingbird in brighter daylight so that its colours will show up. I'll keep working at it on future visits to the cottage. I hope you'll come back again soon. :)<br /><br />* Welcome, Owen and thanks very much for your kind comments. Thanks for the encouraging words about mastering this camera and I'm glad you enjoyed the t-shirt post. I've always made a point of responding to every comment I get. I don't type especially fast.. nor do I get as much sleep as I'd like. But I do reply to everyone's kind comments. Thanks for stopping by and leaving one of your own. :)<br /><br />* Thanks very much, Terrie. I'm glad you got a kick out of Benny. We sure did. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.com