tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post5193939576773529028..comments2023-12-18T05:21:12.129-05:00Comments on The Smitten Image: Let The Sun Shine InHilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-78274829691162959672013-04-21T01:01:29.496-04:002013-04-21T01:01:29.496-04:00What a treasure trove of photographs! I can't ...What a treasure trove of photographs! I can't even pick a favorite, although the one that made me laugh was the mallard on ice -- he looked so confident! Karen (formerly kcinnova)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16705613736966783261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-20028814819473874862013-04-13T19:41:34.288-04:002013-04-13T19:41:34.288-04:00• Reena, thanks kindly. That time of day is magica...• Reena, thanks kindly. That time of day is magical for me. :)<br /><br />• Laura, thanks so much. Always a treat when you stop by. :)<br /><br />• Merisi, so good to see you. Thanks very much for your kind words. :)<br /><br />• Linda, thanks very kindly. I'm glad you like it. :)<br /><br />• Betty, you always love everything.. that's one of the things that's so sweet about you. Thank you for that. :)<br />Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-82064115396805290182013-04-12T15:31:48.302-04:002013-04-12T15:31:48.302-04:00i love everything here.
such amazing photos paint...i love everything here.<br /><br />such amazing photos painted with some beautiful colours, yes the golden hour. and an adorable pup!<br />that mallard is adorable, too.<br /><br />nothing better than that.<br /><br />xoxo<br />Betty Manousoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-81445981270599157722013-04-11T23:44:34.319-04:002013-04-11T23:44:34.319-04:00Wonderful captures of light! The ice on Queen Anne...Wonderful captures of light! The ice on Queen Anne's Lace picture is awesome.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09763547174099448920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-5618638753983499152013-04-10T01:55:54.132-04:002013-04-10T01:55:54.132-04:00What a wonderful collection of sun-fllled moments ...What a wonderful collection of sun-fllled moments in your daily life! Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-36019030497276714562013-04-09T21:57:34.687-04:002013-04-09T21:57:34.687-04:00what a magical play of shadow and light Hilary... ...what a magical play of shadow and light Hilary... beautiful, beautiful photos!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349928247626849914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-66293787066622421912013-04-09T09:59:26.317-04:002013-04-09T09:59:26.317-04:00I love that time of day as well! Something about ...I love that time of day as well! Something about the angle of the sun ... awesome images but love Benny and the mallard!Reenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17813380986631007962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-24415384759795428782013-04-09T01:44:33.738-04:002013-04-09T01:44:33.738-04:00• Pauline, such a lovely thing to say. Thank you. ...• Pauline, such a lovely thing to say. Thank you. :)<br /><br />• Sharon, here too.. though only just. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Sandy, thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoyed them. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-69772329951567810712013-04-08T21:17:11.012-04:002013-04-08T21:17:11.012-04:00I love the way you framed this sequence with Benny...I love the way you framed this sequence with Benny. He is so awesome. <br /><br />The lighting in these is so rich, and the images invite us in. You are a master.SandyCarlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752798823532580733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-58998989424318203452013-04-08T09:39:38.457-04:002013-04-08T09:39:38.457-04:00The Sun has almost melted all of the snow here. H...The Sun has almost melted all of the snow here. Happy Days!Sharon Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01683868787160249441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-18703270814185250752013-04-08T08:10:37.375-04:002013-04-08T08:10:37.375-04:00As always, your photos sing with color and light.As always, your photos sing with color and light.Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555472024981357622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-72051991077183928022013-04-07T22:53:08.850-04:002013-04-07T22:53:08.850-04:00• Red, thanks. I'm glad you did. :)
• Steve, ...• Red, thanks. I'm glad you did. :)<br /><br />• Steve, thank you. Mallards are cool! :)<br /><br />• Messymimi, spoken like a true lover of books. :)<br /><br />• Sue, thank you kindly. And no need to apologize. I know what it's like when real life gets in the way. I'm glad to have your visits whenever they work out that way. :)<br /><br />• Jo-Anne! You've commented a few times recently and clearly you live in the Meadowvale area. Are you one of the handfuls of Jo-Anne's that I've met or did you just happen upon my blog? I've tried a few times to drop you a line but have no way of accessing an email address. Perhaps you could leave it for me next time you drop by? Thanks so much for letting me know about our feathered visitors. I've not been up to Aquitaine in quite some time but I do hope to wander up that way sometime soon. Did you happen to catch the swan's tag number? You can follow its exploits at the Trumpeter Swan Society webpage. There's information about where they were first tagged and where they've been spotted since. Folks write in to say if they see one. Thanks for your visits. They're so appreciated. Please let me know your email address. :)<br /><br />• Thanks kindly, Barb. I'm so glad you enjoyed. :)<br /><br />• Jill, thank you but your own camera skills are enviable for me. :) <br /><br />• Kat, it can indeed. I do recall you saying that once before about your Dad. :)<br /><br />• Lynn, thank you so much. I know that to the untrained eye, Benny appears to be following his tongue. In truth, he's not following anything but rather being propelled by his wee tail. He just steers with his tongue. Thanks for the visit. :)<br /><br />• John, please don't say that! Your landscape and portrait photography is lovely. You always capture amazing images of your beautiful grands. Thanks always for your supportive words. :)<br /><br />• Ellen, good wondering. I've often wondered the same but hadn't thought of looking it up until now. Thank you for that nudge. Here you go. http://askanaturalist.com/why-don’t-ducks’-feet-freeze/ :)<br /><br />• Linda from Rainbows, thank you. Don't tell anyone, but sometimes Benny is lost thinking kittie thoughts too. ;)<br /><br />• DS, thank you so kindly. A primrose day sounds just about perfect. :)<br /><br />• Frank, thank you muchly. I'm glad you found my photos of your stuff worthy. And you know how I love it when you talk worthy to me. ;)<br /><br />• Rob-bear, nice to see you out of hibernation. Thanks for stopping by and for the kind words. :)<br /><br />• Tossan, thank you so much. :)<br /><br />• Fiona, thanks very kindly. I'm glad you like it. :)<br /><br />• Maggie May, Benny has a way of winning hearts. I'm glad that yours is among them. :)<br /><br />• Lisa, thank you so much for your very kind words. They mean a lot to me coming from such a fine photographer as you. :)<br /><br />• Chariskalee, good to see you. Thank you so much for your very kind words. :)<br /><br />• Michelle, and doesn't he look so proud? Thanks for stopping by. :)<br />Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-91067677459925330762013-04-07T22:52:48.775-04:002013-04-07T22:52:48.775-04:00Hi all. What used to be the norm, is now a rarity ...Hi all. What used to be the norm, is now a rarity - my replying to your comments. I apologize for that. Time just seems to get in the way of good intentions these days. But at least for today, I'd like to show my ever-present gratitude and appreciation for your lovely remarks, so here goes. :)<br /><br />• Jinksy, so good to see you. Thanks kindly. :)<br /><br />• Andy, how nice of you to say so. Much appreciated. :)<br /><br />• Naqvee, I suspect that Benny would love the attention you might bestow upon him. And I very much appreciate your kind words. :)<br /><br />• June, glad to see you. And to know that you give a hoot. ;)<br /><br />• Brian, Benny is part cat. He seeks out the sunny spots. Today is our first really springlike day. I want many more of those. Thanks always for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Leah, I like that! Thanks very much for the kind words. :)<br /><br />• DJan, just between you and me, his tail was wagging throughout. ;) Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Yaya, some people might not give hoot about owls. I'm glad you're not one of them. :)<br /><br />• Daryl, Benny often just gets up to do something else when I have the camera but this time the sun proved to be the bigger pull. Thanks for your visit. :)<br /><br />• Oma Linda, thanks kindly. Spring seems to be tapping us on the shoulders today. Hopefully it will stick around for a season. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Gail, thank you so much for thinking of me. I know I don't post, visit and especially reply to comments as much these days. Eventually, I'll find my groove again but for now, I'll just do what I can. I do appreciate that you had me in your thoughts. That makes me smile. :)<br /><br />• Linda B, I hadn't noticed that book at all. I had my eye on another one. Eventually I'll get around to reading it. Thanks always for the visit and kind words, my friend. :)<br /><br />• Marianne, yeah that thing! We haven't seen a whole lot of that elusive orb either lately so I had to preserve it in a photo. Thanks very much for your sweet comment. Much appreciated. :)<br /><br />• Tex, I know you have a soft spot for ducks and of course, dogs. I'm glad you enjoyed these two. :)<br /><br />• SunAnn, thanks very kindly. :)<br /><br />• Tabor, you're much too kind. Do continue. ;)<br /><br />• Mage, thank you. I'm less of a morning person so late day sunshine does it for me but both times are just perfect for photography. Thanks always for your visits. :)<br /><br />• Cuzzie, you have such a sharp eye. No, I hadn't noticed it until you pointed it out and now I focus right in on it. Thanks for your sweet comment. That means so much to me. :)<br /><br />• Cloudia, thanks for making my day. :)<br /><br />• Stephen, thank you for the kind words. Victorian Ben, eh? :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-53955518370134401422013-04-07T21:54:13.021-04:002013-04-07T21:54:13.021-04:00the golden hour certainly highlights the mallard&#...the golden hour certainly highlights the mallard's brilliant colors!limehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259558876349307173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-48955956556884655032013-04-07T14:06:40.186-04:002013-04-07T14:06:40.186-04:00another gorgeous and inspiring post. thanks for sh...another gorgeous and inspiring post. thanks for sharing your talents with us Hilary! :)chariskaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675796828307323542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-59899080829386660442013-04-07T10:55:26.869-04:002013-04-07T10:55:26.869-04:00Really wonderful images, Hilary.
I especially love...Really wonderful images, Hilary.<br />I especially love the first one of Benny. The light could not be more perfect, and you captured it so beautifully.<br /><br />Wishing you a wonderful Sunday and a great beginning to your week!Lisa Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06638444295223502727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-72122802328698418642013-04-07T09:13:27.073-04:002013-04-07T09:13:27.073-04:00I was going to say the green of the mallard's ...I was going to say the green of the mallard's head....... the bookcase....... the sunlight through the trees...... the owl...... but Benny seems to win hands down!<br />Maggie x<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a>Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-88117026210983553272013-04-07T02:10:54.081-04:002013-04-07T02:10:54.081-04:00What wonderful light you've captured in these ...What wonderful light you've captured in these fabulous shots.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-37118600537948398822013-04-06T23:15:52.101-04:002013-04-06T23:15:52.101-04:00I am very happy to be able to appreciate how their...I am very happy to be able to appreciate how their wonderful photos. Hug and thanks for prospects:.tossan®https://www.blogger.com/profile/06119769892199625296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-53179139137565396222013-04-06T22:45:36.388-04:002013-04-06T22:45:36.388-04:00Wonderful photos, as always.
That Benny; what a C...Wonderful photos, as always.<br /><br />That Benny; what a Character. Just like his Mistress.<br /><br />Blessings and Bear hugs!<br /><a href="http://bears-noting.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Bears Noting</a>Rob-bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00171692478879522588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-46670333866602690352013-04-06T16:11:47.107-04:002013-04-06T16:11:47.107-04:00Very nice series. Especially like the varied colou...Very nice series. Especially like the varied colours visible on the icy twig and the sun symbol shot is terrific. :)Frank Baronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766219281485749395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-565840549974034512013-04-06T13:17:31.803-04:002013-04-06T13:17:31.803-04:00Oh, beautiful. At last, it is sunny here, too. In ...Oh, beautiful. At last, it is sunny here, too. In fact, someone I know described today as a "primrose day." Hope you are having one! thanks so much for sharing.dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-35921196294545050692013-04-06T13:02:51.494-04:002013-04-06T13:02:51.494-04:00Love that first shot of Benny, lost in his own lit...Love that first shot of Benny, lost in his own little world, thinking doggie thoughts.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09349143005152545854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-69171835874815703222013-04-06T10:57:34.608-04:002013-04-06T10:57:34.608-04:00great pics as usual but what I want to know is why...great pics as usual but what I want to know is why ducks' feet don't freeze when they are walking on the ice.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-17033935843239532202013-04-06T09:13:53.066-04:002013-04-06T09:13:53.066-04:00Every now and then, you make me think that I shoul...Every now and then, you make me think that I should quit photography.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.com