tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post6563267903850438248..comments2023-12-18T05:21:12.129-05:00Comments on The Smitten Image: Spring SunlightHilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-46133515300571611132011-04-21T15:21:02.354-04:002011-04-21T15:21:02.354-04:00my goodness, HOW do you capture a mallard shot lik...my goodness, HOW do you capture a mallard shot like that? incredible!limehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259558876349307173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-66886108968905851812011-04-21T11:53:58.195-04:002011-04-21T11:53:58.195-04:00The detail in your animal shots is utterly fantast...The detail in your animal shots is utterly fantastic. I've never seen a duck's feet like that before, and I've seen ducks in person. Magnificent.Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-59256208850686723952011-04-21T06:17:44.815-04:002011-04-21T06:17:44.815-04:00• Welcome, Joop and thanks very much for the kind ...• Welcome, Joop and thanks very much for the kind words. They're so appreciated. :)<br /><br />• Thanks kindly, Linda. I'm glad you enjoyed them. :)<br /><br />• Thank you, Sandy. Isn't she just a beautiful, feathery soul? :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-90903555204352280682011-04-20T21:17:46.237-04:002011-04-20T21:17:46.237-04:00Your female mallard shot made my day. She is gorge...Your female mallard shot made my day. She is gorgeous.SandyCarlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752798823532580733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-68284740334666800432011-04-20T15:28:06.031-04:002011-04-20T15:28:06.031-04:00Beautiful. I just love your closeups of the birds...Beautiful. I just love your closeups of the birds.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09349143005152545854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-84308745982460019102011-04-20T11:54:31.617-04:002011-04-20T11:54:31.617-04:00Excellent pictures and a wonderful blog.....my com...Excellent pictures and a wonderful blog.....my compliments.<br /><br />greetings from Holland, JoopJoop Zandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03387926065809859035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-59755412493634967762011-04-20T00:21:28.526-04:002011-04-20T00:21:28.526-04:00• Thank you, Spanisheyes. :)
• KC, thanks kindly....• Thank you, Spanisheyes. :)<br /><br />• KC, thanks kindly. I'm glad you found my post soothing. You could do with some of that. :)<br /><br />• Glo, thank you. That duck was hiding her knees. She must have been shy. ;) Thank you so much for your always-kind words. :)<br /><br />• Dave, thanks so much. Your kind words mean a lot to me. :)<br /><br />• Jane, I got pretty lucky with the feather for sure. Thanks always for your kind comments. :)<br /><br />• Thank you, Leah. :)<br /><br />• Daryl, I'm always glad when you join me on a walk. :)<br /><br />• FrancescPhoto, thank you. :)<br /><br />• Reb, you flatter me. Thank you so much for that. ;)<br /><br />• Thank you, Dianne. I got lucky with that shot but I appreciate your kind words. :)<br /><br />• Thank you very much, Sage. :)<br /><br />• Thanks, A Lady's Life. Much appreciated. :)<br /><br />• Thank you, Ben. :)<br /><br />• TechnoBabe, thank you so kindly and yes, I do indeed consider you a dear friend. I'm very grateful for that. :)<br /><br />• Friko, thanks very kindly. :)<br /><br />• Shrinky, the mallard is indeed a beauty. She has such a coy look in her eye, don't you think? Thank you so much for your kind words, my friend. :)<br /><br />• Thanks, Beth. I like her feet too. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-15554859804119289372011-04-19T10:25:47.551-04:002011-04-19T10:25:47.551-04:00the shot of the duck....well his feet...let's ...the shot of the duck....well his feet...let's just say AHHMAZING !!!bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094533582512917616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-58672860817478888342011-04-19T07:30:43.936-04:002011-04-19T07:30:43.936-04:00I am glad I was able to join you, too! I adore tha...I am glad I was able to join you, too! I adore that shot of the mallard, isn't he magnificent? You always capture such wonderful frames, what a talent you have, dear Hilary.Shrinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401403773851253351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-48569587784441570422011-04-19T07:27:05.420-04:002011-04-19T07:27:05.420-04:00A beautiful day, beautifully captured.A beautiful day, beautifully captured.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-85496552789516164292011-04-19T06:12:19.941-04:002011-04-19T06:12:19.941-04:00Partly because I don't have a camera capable o...Partly because I don't have a camera capable of taking fine photos like these and partly because I lack the talent to truly see in my mind a final result, I am blessed to be one of your followers. And I hope, friend.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-88388475911463803652011-04-18T21:47:38.297-04:002011-04-18T21:47:38.297-04:00Wow ..Great pictures ..
http://www.travelnlife.co...Wow ..Great pictures ..<br /><br />http://www.travelnlife.com/benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14626085417887138522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-29911956057928742772011-04-18T21:18:45.697-04:002011-04-18T21:18:45.697-04:00lovely shots esp of the duck.lovely shots esp of the duck.A Lady's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973102350411443282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-1659932606089196102011-04-18T21:09:38.212-04:002011-04-18T21:09:38.212-04:00Such beautiful photos--especially the last oneSuch beautiful photos--especially the last onesagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-2572532449173924832011-04-18T15:18:39.240-04:002011-04-18T15:18:39.240-04:00the droplet on the feather is so lovely
so sweet
I...the droplet on the feather is so lovely<br />so sweet<br />I love how you capture detailsDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-66404391574470647822011-04-18T12:49:14.504-04:002011-04-18T12:49:14.504-04:00Hilary those are just beautiful. You have to start...Hilary those are just beautiful. You have to start thinking about getting a gallery showing. Then we can all say "we knew you when" ;)Rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-71778383615521225252011-04-18T08:49:11.047-04:002011-04-18T08:49:11.047-04:00I like walking in your 'hood.. how rare is tha...I like walking in your 'hood.. how rare is that red branches feather tree, up there with cloud trees, I reckonDarylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-1824045829557247992011-04-18T08:37:22.354-04:002011-04-18T08:37:22.354-04:00Beautiful work. I love the mallard portrait.Beautiful work. I love the mallard portrait.Leah J. Utashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497599109798015888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-15044943932311624732011-04-18T08:15:38.172-04:002011-04-18T08:15:38.172-04:00What serendepity catching that feather, complete w...What serendepity catching that feather, complete with dew drop. Stunning photos, as usual, Hilary, and I so agree with Cricket about the details in your photos.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813508472498593787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-81795103467791023402011-04-18T05:53:24.233-04:002011-04-18T05:53:24.233-04:00Your photos are composed with thought Hilary, whic...Your photos are composed with thought Hilary, which makes them interesting and enjoyable to see and to read your quotes or comments about them. Thanks - DaveDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06851174879441602754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-42843899714654839202011-04-18T02:41:29.586-04:002011-04-18T02:41:29.586-04:00As I've said before, I find your photos inspir...As I've said before, I find your photos inspiring and these amazing ones can be added to the list. Wonderful photo of the feather and duck...I couldn't see the duck's knees ;), but I know they're hidden under her feathered skirt. I agree that the details we are privileged to see through the camera lens is something to be truly grateful for!Glohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09532995590131801962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-15575808461619925502011-04-18T00:52:16.619-04:002011-04-18T00:52:16.619-04:00What a calming visit this was for me tonight, to v...What a calming visit this was for me tonight, to view birds through your camera lens and imagine the song of a robin singing springtime to me.Karen (formerly kcinnova)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16705613736966783261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-81405114783245437352011-04-17T23:55:02.603-04:002011-04-17T23:55:02.603-04:00Speechless...Speechless...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-21301385118638522852011-04-17T22:48:09.216-04:002011-04-17T22:48:09.216-04:00• AC, thank you. I'm glad you think so. :)
• ...• AC, thank you. I'm glad you think so. :)<br /><br />• Tammie, thanks for joining me. :)<br /><br />• MPM, you quacked me up with Duck Whisperer. Thanks for the kind words. :)<br /><br />• Stacey Dawn, thank you kindly. I'm looking forward to flowers. We're just scarcely into the buds right now. We've had the showers but we've also had it pretty cold. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Steviewren, thank you kindly. But my eye caught the droplet after the upload. ;)<br /><br />• Tabor, I'm still waiting.. still patient.. still cold! ;) Thanks for the visit. :)<br /><br />• Barb, thank you so much for the kind words. Much appreciated. :)<br /><br />• Bob, thank you very much. :)<br /><br />• Linda, I'm nearsighted too, and as I explained to Cricket, that droplet didn't stand out to me until I uploaded the image. It sure was a happy surprise though. Thanks always for your kind and encouraging words. I always enjoy your visits. :)<br /><br />• Robin, it truly does. Thanks for the kind comment. :)<br /><br />• Maggie, I'm glad to know that my photos put a smile on your face. :)<br /><br />• Thank you, Frank. I was quite taken with those feet, too and for the same reason. They look almost transparent in places, don't they? I'm glad you like the images. :)<br /><br />• Lori, I'm always happy to see you drop by. It makes me have hope that you're feeling better. I'm always sending my best thoughts to you and yours. Hug those Littles for me, please. And big hugs to you. :)<br /><br />• Thank you Karen. That water droplet didn't stand out to me until I uploaded the images but I sure was happy to find it at that time. Thanks always for your kind words. :)<br /><br />• Well thank you kindly, Mimi. I'm so glad you enjoyed this post. Thanks for stopping by to tell me. :)<br /><br />• Thank you, Red. It's always nice to know that others enjoy seeing what I capture. :)<br /><br />• Thank you, Sandra. Much appreciated. :)<br /><br />• Thanks kindly, Susan. I'm glad you enjoyed the post. :)<br /><br />• MessyMimi, singing is encouraged. Please feel free. :)<br /><br />• Cloudia, I beg to differ because you capture beautiful images yourself. But I do appreciate your very kind words. Thank you for that, my friend. :)<br /><br />• Barbara, thanks so much. Your kind words are very much appreciated. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-67953368396949929192011-04-17T22:47:55.471-04:002011-04-17T22:47:55.471-04:00• Cricket, thank you so much. The details are ofte...• Cricket, thank you so much. The details are often not noticed beforehand. Such as with the droplet of water on the feather. I simply loved how the wispy feather appeared blowing in the breeze but it was only when I uploaded it that I saw the droplet. It was a happy surprise. Similarly with the webbing on the duck's feet. I was really aiming for the sweet look in her eye but was pleased with the detail I got from her feet.. I'd never really noticed how transparent they were before. Photography gives me these little gifts all the time. Imagine how much we don't see all the time. :) Thanks for the soundtrack. As always, a fine choice. :)<br /><br />• Kate, thank you kindly, my friend. :)<br /><br />• Adrian, the image of the bird was taken in a hurry and I didn't have the correct shutter speed. It turned out too dark and I brightened it in Photoshop, which pretty much took all of the colour out of the sky. It wasn't my preference but that's how it turned out. AND, I'm not American, but this Canadian will forgive you for that. ;) Thanks the kind words. :)<br /><br />• Thanks very kindly, SueAnn. I'm glad you enjoyed them. :)<br /><br />• Thank you, Elizabeth. I have to admit though.. as I said to Cricket, above, that I didn't notice the water droplet until I uploaded the photos. Still, I was happy to find it and I'm glad that you enjoyed the photos. :)<br /><br />• Deb, it sure has been cold here the past few days, hasn't it? Brrr. Aww, I hope your ducks aren't thinking of nesting there. Looking forward to seeing those images. :)<br /><br />• Thanks very much, Brian. I'm glad you enjoyed them. :)<br /><br />• Steve, I'm glad you could join me. Thanks for the kind words. :)<br /><br />• Welcome, Joanna and thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated. :)<br /><br />• DJan, thank you so kindly. You never fail to make my day with your kind comments. :)<br /><br />• Thank you, Sailor. That's a personal favourite too. :)<br /><br />• Ellen, it's been raining a little too much here.. and it snowed some, today. Thanks for the kind words. :)<br /><br />• Thank you, Kerri. Much appreciated. :)<br /><br />• Betty, please be my guest. That's such a lovely compliment and I thank you. :)<br /><br />• Ruth, thank you very kindly. I'm glad you enjoyed the photos. :)<br /><br />• Linda, it pleases me to know you enjoyed my photos. Thank so much for the kind words. :)<br /><br />• Donna, I thought so too. Kind of transparent. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• June, thank you so kindly. Your comments never fail to bring a smile to my face. :)<br /><br />• Lady Fi, thank you so much. I'm glad you like it. :)<br /><br />• Louciao, thank you kindly. Much appreciated. :)<br /><br />• Thrviewfinder, thank you. It's my personal favourite too. :)<br /><br />• Anyes, thank you so much. Your kind words are so appreciated. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.com