tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post421176575058082614..comments2023-12-18T05:21:12.129-05:00Comments on The Smitten Image: Of A FeatherHilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-17819691853401403312008-05-14T11:16:00.000-04:002008-05-14T11:16:00.000-04:00The close-up of the swan and the picture of the he...The close-up of the swan and the picture of the heron are just beautiful.<BR/><BR/>Some day, I hope to capture moments such as you have!Country Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14432335393660130255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-41649554389553737012008-04-29T08:57:00.000-04:002008-04-29T08:57:00.000-04:00• Thanks, Kerri. That day will stick wtih me for s...• Thanks, Kerri. That day will stick wtih me for sure. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-81666632919105517732008-04-29T06:44:00.000-04:002008-04-29T06:44:00.000-04:00WOW! What an exciting day! That Great Blue Heron...WOW! What an exciting day! That Great Blue Heron is AWESOME!Kerri Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07617128767655910810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-78474079561431487642008-04-28T06:01:00.000-04:002008-04-28T06:01:00.000-04:00• Thanks so much, Moi. Much appreciated. :)• Thank...• Thanks so much, Moi. Much appreciated. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks for your kind words, John Michael. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thank you, David. With your photographer's eye, that means a lot to me. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks muchly Carolyn. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-88954711281478570672008-04-28T02:39:00.000-04:002008-04-28T02:39:00.000-04:00Wowzers! Beautiful post. I just love the way you t...Wowzers! Beautiful post. I just love the way you tell your story to accompany the beautiful photography... and that close up of the swan? Magnificent! Thanks for sharing.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04340061182737906221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-86103263627079573992008-04-28T00:33:00.000-04:002008-04-28T00:33:00.000-04:00Great post - and the second and third shots are wo...Great post - and the second and third shots are wonderful.david mcmahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009095220051075552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-44577780492802289502008-04-27T15:47:00.000-04:002008-04-27T15:47:00.000-04:00The eye of the Swan, the tiny (is it a finch ... I...The eye of the Swan, the tiny (is it a finch ... I don't know ... your shot is marvelous.) Then your Audubon quality Heron image, Our Great Blue Friend. How majestically you have captured it! You are a thrill, Hilary. And I am convinced that your delicious Spirit is what raises the performance of your extraordinary skills exponentially.<BR/><BR/>Loving You ...John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-69805205887818839322008-04-27T15:30:00.000-04:002008-04-27T15:30:00.000-04:00as always, love them all, the details in the third...as always, love them all, the details in the third shot are precious, Hilary.Chica, Cienna, and Calihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06075584587849773235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-66343360072179448042008-04-27T09:04:00.000-04:002008-04-27T09:04:00.000-04:00• Thanks, Andi. I agree that this time of year in ...• Thanks, Andi. I agree that this time of year in particular allows for some relatively easy access to the birds that come to strut their stuff. Once the leaves are out in full, it will more difficult to get a clear shot, or to even notice them in the first place. Thanks for stopping by, sis. :)<BR/><BR/>• Merci, Toraa. Thanks for the visit and please return soon. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-11516401562445857092008-04-27T01:25:00.000-04:002008-04-27T01:25:00.000-04:00What a wonderful area you are living in. All those...What a wonderful area you are living in. All those beautiful Birds so close. MagnifiqueTorAahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05044855607413895442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-83935183231701746432008-04-26T18:54:00.000-04:002008-04-26T18:54:00.000-04:00Wonderful closeups, beautiful birds. We noticed m...Wonderful closeups, beautiful birds. We noticed maybe a week ago that the herons have returned, they are so graceful, and you captured that in your pictures. What a marvelous couple of weeks for bird and nature watching, eh?<BR/>Love, AndiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-90546691185731776462008-04-26T14:25:00.000-04:002008-04-26T14:25:00.000-04:00• Thanks for the kind words, Bachelor. :) I hope y...• Thanks for the kind words, Bachelor. :) I hope you'll share those photos, once taken. <BR/><BR/>• Thank you so much, Kathryn. I hope you'll be back again soon. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-47756189939133230242008-04-25T16:53:00.000-04:002008-04-25T16:53:00.000-04:00Wow. What an amazing area you live in. Those pho...Wow. What an amazing area you live in. Those photos are amazing!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-40497160669296214332008-04-24T21:51:00.000-04:002008-04-24T21:51:00.000-04:00Great pictures of nature. Every once in a while t...Great pictures of nature. Every once in a while there is a blue herring at the pond where I walk. I need to start taking my camera and taking some pictures. Thanks for the nice write up. You need to send a portfolio in Wildlife magazine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-57360158101919028342008-04-24T08:56:00.000-04:002008-04-24T08:56:00.000-04:00• Thank you so much, Shrinky. What a lovely thing ...• Thank you so much, Shrinky. What a lovely thing to say. Much appreciated. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thank you, Abe. Your own bird photography is wonderful and I so appreciate your kind words. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, Momma. They are indeed magnificent birds and we're lucky to catch a glimpse of them on occasion. Thanks so much for stopping by.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-58484606691177502902008-04-24T07:36:00.000-04:002008-04-24T07:36:00.000-04:00What beautiful pictures! They are so crisp and wel...What beautiful pictures! They are so crisp and well-framed. <BR/><BR/>We have a blue heron that visits the pond behind our house. He is stunningly beautiful.<BR/><BR/>Peace - DRiverPoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846730934649303857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-47413744578790775882008-04-24T05:16:00.000-04:002008-04-24T05:16:00.000-04:00Really nice photography. You have a lot of larger ...Really nice photography. You have a lot of larger birds we don't have here but wish I did. I admire you work, Hilary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-21500288541040176322008-04-24T03:07:00.000-04:002008-04-24T03:07:00.000-04:00I don't know which I enjoy more, your beautful nat...I don't know which I enjoy more, your beautful nature photography, or your observations as you people/bird watch. You post lovely pictures from both your camera and your thoughts.Shrinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401403773851253351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-5402661155456959142008-04-23T23:34:00.000-04:002008-04-23T23:34:00.000-04:00• Thanks, Reb. I'm glad those birds obliged too. I...• Thanks, Reb. I'm glad those birds obliged too. It was my day for large birds. :)<BR/><BR/>• TKWI, the swan was tagged for tracking. You can find out more about it at http://www.wyemarsh.com/trumpeter.html<BR/>There is also a page where you can report sightings, which I've now done. I'm so glad you're enjoying the photos. Thanks for that. :)<BR/><BR/>* Thanks for the kind words, Dianne, and for the laughs that your comments evoked. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks so much, WD. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, Frank. You were totally on my mind when I attempted that shot. Maybe that's why he obliged. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-64702478444481768852008-04-23T23:07:00.000-04:002008-04-23T23:07:00.000-04:00Well, you know how I feel about herons. That's a w...Well, you know how I feel about herons. That's a wonderful shot. Don't for a minute think he wasn't aware of you. He allowed you to get close enough for that pic. Just something about you he liked, I reckon. :)Frank Baronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766219281485749395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-2556815335971480582008-04-23T17:36:00.000-04:002008-04-23T17:36:00.000-04:00What a beautiful swan! Gorgeous shots.What a beautiful swan! Gorgeous shots.Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05237357465472052349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-15063905096076683102008-04-23T16:36:00.000-04:002008-04-23T16:36:00.000-04:00all your shots are fantastic but I truly love the ...all your shots are fantastic but I truly love the swan. the ballerina of nature.<BR/><BR/>and I laughed at the idea of you hurtling bushes and dashing under dangerous foliage.<BR/><BR/>I would have needed a respirator.Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-41939942345292550922008-04-23T16:26:00.000-04:002008-04-23T16:26:00.000-04:00What's with the #85 on the swan?Loved the blue her...What's with the #85 on the swan?<BR/><BR/>Loved the blue heron pic.<BR/><BR/>You've given me an appreciation for nature.Tamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13718597223043391398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-55231156688460309022008-04-23T15:30:00.000-04:002008-04-23T15:30:00.000-04:00Fabulous shots Hilary! I love the Trumpeter Swan s...Fabulous shots Hilary! I love the Trumpeter Swan shots, reminds me of home. The heron is so pretty, we don't see them often around here. I'm glad you were able to get such great shots.Rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-71298632213451209062008-04-23T14:16:00.000-04:002008-04-23T14:16:00.000-04:00• Well thanks, Jo. You're good for my ego. ;) I th...• Well thanks, Jo. You're good for my ego. ;) I think we'd have a blast sailing through South America or treking around the jungles of Africa. But who should we hire to carry and prepare our martinis?<BR/><BR/>• Thank you, Crabby. I didn't know too many birds from the rest before this past winter either. Frank bought a bird book and that helped identify the critters that came to my feeder. We've kind of spread out a bit from there. Thanks for the kind words. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, Suldog. Either you got caught up in a Blogger fart or you just invented a new word for "weekend photographer." Let's go with the latter. I'd love to see your caeekend work soon. ;) Thanks for stopping by.<BR/><BR/>• Thanks so much, Gawilli. Luck has pretty much everything to do with it though... for me, that is. They are indeed amazingly graceful birds and there's sure no mistaking them in flight. Thanks for your kind words. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, Baggie. The herons have been coming around here for the summers for the last several years. One usually flies in over our house sometime between 5 and 6 pm. Be prepared to see more photos of Herons over the summer if luck permits. The swan was new to me. I've seen them down on Lake Ontario before (about a 20 minute drive south of me) but never in our small inland lake. I'm not sure why or how she got here. But I'll probably head out again in the next few days to see if it's still around. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thank you so much, Leah. They're great-looking birds and I was lucky to capture the shots. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks so much for your kind words, Russell. I always enjoy your posts and am happy to see your comments. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thank you, Seamus. The heron sure was wary of me so I felt honoured that it allowed me to get that close. I have no idea about the swan's gender... I didn't get THAT close. ;) There were no other swans around to compare it to size-wise, but I'm guessing female (Swan Pen who was once married to Madonna)...<BR/><BR/>• Thanks so much, Daryl. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks for your kind words, Therese. I'm sure you'd enjoy snapping some of those birds with or without the right lens. I hope you'll share them once you do. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thank, Ex-S. I'll head right over to see the photos you posted. It sounds like you're having a great time with this show. Poke me early next year about tickets.. you never know. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.com