tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post2522470072681586477..comments2023-12-18T05:21:12.129-05:00Comments on The Smitten Image: For the BirdsHilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-16523285761547596942011-07-26T01:56:05.526-04:002011-07-26T01:56:05.526-04:00Thanks very much Lynette. I'm glad you enjoyed...Thanks very much Lynette. I'm glad you enjoyed them. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-49451353749036022672011-07-25T17:14:19.329-04:002011-07-25T17:14:19.329-04:00These are great shots, Hilary! I particularly like...These are great shots, Hilary! I particularly like the cardinal...they were favourites of mine during my teenage years when I lived in Ontario. Sadly, they do not seem to favour our West Coast.<br /><br />Have a wonderful week...:)Lynette Killamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747902602019771481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-47751716305420305692011-07-25T01:16:22.527-04:002011-07-25T01:16:22.527-04:00Thanks very kindly, Lisa. It means a lot to me tha...Thanks very kindly, Lisa. It means a lot to me that you think so. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-7722936435384341532011-07-24T09:58:50.041-04:002011-07-24T09:58:50.041-04:00I think these are all amazing shots also .. Love t...I think these are all amazing shots also .. Love the Dof and just everything about them. <br />Wonderful.Lisa https://www.blogger.com/profile/02085717440371812847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-51552723054776929052011-07-23T12:42:21.170-04:002011-07-23T12:42:21.170-04:00• Wayne15575, I'll have to remember that if I ...• Wayne15575, I'll have to remember that if I get a good shot at a mouse. ;)<br /><br />• Jenny, they're wonderful birds.. and their call is always my first true sign of spring. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Brandy Marie, thanks very kindly. I wish the same for you. :)<br /><br />• Dianne, thank you so much, my friend. You never fail to bring a smile to my face. :)<br /><br />• Tammie Lee, thanks very much. I'm back for now. :)<br /><br />• Thank you, Andrew. I'm glad you enjoyed them. :)<br /><br />• Sandy, thank YOU! :)<br /><br />• Thanks, Lime. He's an incredible bird, eh? :)<br /><br />• Friko, thank you so kindly. The photos are new.. just the quotes were recycled. :)<br /><br />• Welcome, Bon Bon and thanks for the kind words. Very much appreciated. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-9007681010193386572011-07-23T12:18:30.785-04:002011-07-23T12:18:30.785-04:00great shots! the quotes are pretty fantastic too. ...great shots! the quotes are pretty fantastic too. hee hee...bon bonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222604600490116372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-52084624898975695542011-07-23T07:24:09.416-04:002011-07-23T07:24:09.416-04:00It really doesn't matter how often you post th...It really doesn't matter how often you post these wonderful pictures or the quotes, they are a delight every time.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-32602184361334070362011-07-23T00:10:10.272-04:002011-07-23T00:10:10.272-04:00love the heron and that cardinal. his crest reall...love the heron and that cardinal. his crest really is impressive!limehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259558876349307173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-71963052158334455212011-07-22T23:55:29.089-04:002011-07-22T23:55:29.089-04:00These are incredible. Thank you, Hilary!These are incredible. Thank you, Hilary!SandyCarlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752798823532580733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-79284577921416941682011-07-22T17:47:22.887-04:002011-07-22T17:47:22.887-04:00Lovely captures...many thanks for sharing.Lovely captures...many thanks for sharing.theconstantwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06243294919370970037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-90882693692380905392011-07-22T14:41:15.542-04:002011-07-22T14:41:15.542-04:00so many wonderful captures. I hope you are having ...so many wonderful captures. I hope you are having a wonderful time away!Tammie Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09018402134070834516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-7171999171402522332011-07-22T07:15:23.997-04:002011-07-22T07:15:23.997-04:00I love the rock star hair cut on that sweet red bi...I love the rock star hair cut on that sweet red bird<br />and the red winged black bird is wonderful!<br />I like the lines of the fence too<br /><br />hell, I like everything you shootDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-83594712767443528812011-07-22T04:28:50.705-04:002011-07-22T04:28:50.705-04:00Gorgeous photos!! I love the the Blue Heron, so gr...Gorgeous photos!! I love the the Blue Heron, so graceful yet powerful. Amazing. Hope you have a good weekend_BBrandy Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13932413182326508176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-33977117804614907062011-07-22T03:56:19.163-04:002011-07-22T03:56:19.163-04:00I think that red winged blackbird is so beautifulI think that red winged blackbird is so beautifulJenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-12736825046990843492011-07-22T02:02:36.598-04:002011-07-22T02:02:36.598-04:00They say it's the early bird that get the worm...They say it's the early bird that get the worm, but, it's the second mouse that gets the cheese.wayne15575https://www.blogger.com/profile/10032457747430561641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-66594342071646968642011-07-22T01:06:31.531-04:002011-07-22T01:06:31.531-04:00• Pierre, those are some fine photos. Thanks for p...• Pierre, those are some fine photos. Thanks for pointing them out. :)<br /><br />• Linda, the great blue heron has to be one of the most dignified birds out there, along with hawks and eagles. Even his little faux pas didn't do much to shake his pride. I could learn from him. Thanks for the visit. :)<br /><br />• Thanks, Ellen. Very much appreciated. :)<br /><br />• Thanks, MessyMimi. We sure did. :)<br /><br />• Barbara, thank you. :)<br /><br />• Frank, thanks. A few of the shots were in shadow but he moved into the sunlight very briefly and I got lucky. I'm glad you like them. :)<br /><br />• Thanks very much, Keith. Much appreciated. :)<br /><br />• BlueViolet, I'm glad it evoked a laugh. :)<br /><br />• Bob, thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed them. :)<br /><br />• Beth, thanks very much. We've been there and back, and hope to head back again sometime soon. :)<br /><br />• Suldog, aren't they just a lovely sight? They're a wonderful bird. Thanks always for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Pauline, I don't know why they're so elusive here but I've always found that to be so. I'll bet you enjoy watching that heron fish for slithering things. Thanks for your kind words. :)<br /><br />• Thanks very much, Sue. You always have such kind things to say. :)<br /><br />• Thank you, Don. :)<br /><br />• Betty, thank you so much. Your kind words are always very much appreciated. :)<br /><br />• Jayne, that would be a nifty sight for sure. :)<br /><br />• Chip, the Cardinal is your state bird? According to Google, that narrows it down to seven states. He's a popular dude! Ahh but Chesapeake Bay narrows it down to just one. Our robins seem to be very bold the last couple of years. And very cooperative for the most part. Keep on trying. You'll get that perfect shot eventually. Thanks for the visit. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-76380829526668912702011-07-22T01:06:18.704-04:002011-07-22T01:06:18.704-04:00• Thanks, Brian. You and that Cardinal are handsom...• Thanks, Brian. You and that Cardinal are handsome fellows indeed. ;)<br /><br />• VM, thanks kindly. :)<br /><br />• Thank you, Cloudia. :)<br /><br />• Thanks, Lady Fi. My pleasure. :)<br /><br />• Grayquill, thank you so kindly. Herons can be a very frustrating bird to photograph and very addictive. I just keep snapping away and sometimes I just get lucky. It helps to have Frank's great zoom lens on me too.. and his fine expertise. :)<br /><br />• Thanks very much, Daniel. :)<br /><br />• Ethelmae, the catbird is quite cool. It really does sound like a cat sometimes. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Steve, thank you. And I agree about those quotes. I may just use them again sometime. ;)<br /><br />• AC, you and Cuppa are welcome anytime. Bring those adorable kidlets, too. :)<br /><br />• Thank you so much TexWisGirl. Your kind words are very much appreciated. :)<br /><br />• Susan, that was a first for me too. He was indeed a showoff, eh? :)<br /><br />• Thanks, Elizabeth. :)<br /><br />• Shammie, I can imagine that Robin Buffet serving up breakfast. It must be fun to watch. :)<br /><br />• Pearl, thanks. I'm back but hope to leave again semi-soon.. ish. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Steve, thanks very much. We did indeed. :)<br /><br />• Jillsy, he's a beauty, eh? :)<br /><br />• Daryl, I can hardly wait to see them. Zoom away! :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-922540158059027132011-07-22T00:23:42.338-04:002011-07-22T00:23:42.338-04:00I love the cardinal but that's only natural be...I love the cardinal but that's only natural because they're our state bird. The heron reminds me of home at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay but what takes the cake is that robin. I've been trying to get a decent shot of one for weeks but every time I frame a shot they turn their backs to me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812329358511747697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-21897415183316247642011-07-21T18:50:19.777-04:002011-07-21T18:50:19.777-04:00Perty birdies. It would be funny to see them all t...Perty birdies. It would be funny to see them all together at a bird convention. ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-61888154292017165992011-07-21T15:33:13.291-04:002011-07-21T15:33:13.291-04:00i really love your photography.
your photos show a...i really love your photography.<br />your photos show a keen eye and incisive observation.<br /><br />these are stunning!!<br />very well done to you!!<br /><br />betty xxBetty Manousoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-58698313283141981482011-07-21T13:03:09.625-04:002011-07-21T13:03:09.625-04:00Beautiful shots and good quotes too!Beautiful shots and good quotes too!Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06262593914933528403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-88675785626167864892011-07-21T12:26:56.581-04:002011-07-21T12:26:56.581-04:00I'm so glad you are enjoying your time at the ...I'm so glad you are enjoying your time at the cabin. Time away from the cares of home can really charge the battery.<br />Love the great bird pictures and the quotes to go with them.photowannabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11760961275666768173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-71047214499944412242011-07-21T12:08:08.764-04:002011-07-21T12:08:08.764-04:00I'm surprised your catbirds are shy - the ones...I'm surprised your catbirds are shy - the ones here sing to me up close. Such beautiful bird shots - their colors and voices make summer special. There's a blue heron here that likes to stand at the base of the dam and catch whatever slithers over.Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555472024981357622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-17330453426717475952011-07-21T09:11:53.540-04:002011-07-21T09:11:53.540-04:00We have had cardinals nesting in our neighborhood ...We have had cardinals nesting in our neighborhood for the past few years. Quite a colorful and unexpected sight any time I look out of our kitchen window and spy one on the fence nearby.Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-40792763994511650812011-07-21T09:06:01.719-04:002011-07-21T09:06:01.719-04:00enjoy your time away....we all need a break during...enjoy your time away....we all need a break during the summer.<br />LOVE the birds...especially the sun shining through the cardinal's mohawk.bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094533582512917616noreply@blogger.com