tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post8974261482708544946..comments2023-12-18T05:21:12.129-05:00Comments on The Smitten Image: Blue MoodHilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-30025677287085697562010-01-14T18:48:11.812-05:002010-01-14T18:48:11.812-05:00* Thanks very much, Latte Mom. Much appreciated. :...* Thanks very much, Latte Mom. Much appreciated. :)<br /><br />• Thank you, Erin. I'm always happy to see you stop by too. Your kind words mean a lot to me. :)<br /><br />• MP, thank you very kindly. It's one of my personal favourites.. largely because of Benny. I'm really pleased that you like it. Thank you. :)<br /><br />• Shrinky, thank you so much for saying so. I haven't sold any, or tried to yet. You might twist my arm though. ;) Truly, I appreciate it. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-87533210987492601062010-01-14T05:01:43.867-05:002010-01-14T05:01:43.867-05:00Hilary, do you sell your photography? These compo...Hilary, do you sell your photography? These compositions are better than most professionals produce, if you don't already, I would strongly urge you to.Shrinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401403773851253351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-53470602445350084612010-01-13T18:48:06.017-05:002010-01-13T18:48:06.017-05:00I absolutely love that first photo. The subject, l...I absolutely <i>love</i> that first photo. The subject, lighting and composition are beautiful but Benny really makes the shot. :)Lisa (Mountain Photog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14521345080574824075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-9253856053498557612010-01-13T08:17:51.479-05:002010-01-13T08:17:51.479-05:00Ohhh Hilary, there are such pretty shots in here, ...Ohhh Hilary, there are such pretty shots in here, especially that undershot of the flower. Always lots to enjoy when I am by.<br />xo<br />erinWoman in a Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747858840088922077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-32442713072956168572010-01-13T07:50:17.425-05:002010-01-13T07:50:17.425-05:00Love the photo of chicory. Great post!Love the photo of chicory. Great post!Need A Latte Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021257952099996666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-76979935264273551692010-01-13T00:26:11.037-05:002010-01-13T00:26:11.037-05:00• Sandy, it always make me feel so happy to know t...• Sandy, it always make me feel so happy to know that you sometimes come back for another look at my posts. I hadn't connected the mask with the blue heron. You have a great perspective. Thanks for the repeat visit. :)<br /><br />• CJ, thanks very kindly. I'm glad you like this proud fellow. He's a very cool bird, isn't he? Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Thanks very much, Merisi. It pleases me to know that you liked this post. By now, you have that camera information via email. For anyone else who was wondering, I didn't have my DSLR yet at the time that I took those two photos. It was snapped with my trusty Canon PowerShot S3 IS. :)<br /><br />• Michele, had I known Blu, I'm sure I'd have included a photo of him in this blue post. Thanks for your always kind words, my friend. It's so nice to see you out and about. :)<br /><br />• Steve, thanks so much for such kind words. I'm not so sure I would have scrunched down there had it not been so early and quiet on the paths. I'm entirely certain that I wouldn't have done it in a city, so you're way gutsier than I am. Thanks for the visit. :)<br /><br />• Rain, I like your new avatar! Thanks so much for your lovely comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the post. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Welcome, Deb. Always nice to see a fellow Ontarian drop in here. Thanks so much for the kind words. I hope you'll have yourself a good look around and return soon. :)<br /><br />• IBHH, thank you so much for such a sweet comment. It's so worth being that crazy lady for such lovely comments in return. Thanks for that. :)<br /><br />• Thanks very much, Sandra. :)<br /><br />• Thank you, Beth. I'm glad to hear that. I'm also glad you liked the heron. :)<br /><br />• Thank you so much, Bach. You never fail to make my day with your kind words. I too am looking forward to spring. That pining usually starts at around.. September. ;) Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Anita, thank you for stopping by to let me know that you liked these. Very much appreciated. :)<br /><br />• BPG, thank you. I'm so glad you feel that way. There's more of that same caterpillar coming up in my next post (after the Posts of the Week) so stand by for that. :)<br /><br />• Tattytiara, thanks very much for your kind words. I'm glad you like them. You might know what kind of butterfly they morph into at least that's what I'm hoping because I have no clue. thanks for stopping by. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-48715659651089459852010-01-12T22:41:00.422-05:002010-01-12T22:41:00.422-05:00What a gorgeous shot of that heron, I love those b...What a gorgeous shot of that heron, I love those birds!<br /><br />I'm very fond of the caterpillar shot, too. Those are my favourite kind. They were everywhere when I was a kid.tattytiarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408220720084181008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-59294586229457634142010-01-12T22:31:22.033-05:002010-01-12T22:31:22.033-05:00You manage to capture such beautiful images. My fa...You manage to capture such beautiful images. My favourite is that delightful caterpillar. I've never seen anything like it.Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03436539725605367511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-39753857096539316632010-01-12T21:39:25.335-05:002010-01-12T21:39:25.335-05:00All very nice, Hliary! I especially like Frank'...All very nice, Hliary! I especially like Frank's jeans and the dog against the water, and the simple, yet not so simple, benches.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-69983579703197149002010-01-12T21:07:25.842-05:002010-01-12T21:07:25.842-05:00And I'm a tellin' you, I'm so BLUE! G...And I'm a tellin' you, I'm so BLUE! Great post Hilary.... you're something else! Great idea for a post theme... and of course you always have the perfect photos to enhance your theme! Hope you are having a great week. We are starting to count the days until Spring. The BachAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-23385487991340483342010-01-12T17:48:59.113-05:002010-01-12T17:48:59.113-05:00amazing photos of the heron....
and blue was very...amazing photos of the heron....<br /><br />and blue was very soothing to me today....bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094533582512917616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-3340749107749289722010-01-12T16:27:38.065-05:002010-01-12T16:27:38.065-05:00Beautiful blues, Hilary!Beautiful blues, Hilary!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-77906901797547882322010-01-12T11:33:49.588-05:002010-01-12T11:33:49.588-05:00Wow Hilary, I didn't think it was possible you...Wow Hilary, I didn't think it was possible your photos could get any better! I found myself from the beginning to the end saying "wow, THAT is perfect-- my favourite".<br />Really,the crazy lady lying on her back in the park really pulled off some fabulous blue shots.imbeingheldhostagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771374087307254969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-59029145594503121712010-01-12T11:00:24.207-05:002010-01-12T11:00:24.207-05:00Visiting from Joanna, and am thrilled to see a &qu...Visiting from Joanna, and am thrilled to see a "blue" post, as I've done a couple. And I also live in Ontario. So I'm already smitten.<br /><br />Can't wait to look around and get to know you more.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15924061349390319473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-12309522943462189882010-01-12T09:31:41.853-05:002010-01-12T09:31:41.853-05:00Beautiful!!! The photo of the blue chicory is stu...Beautiful!!! The photo of the blue chicory is stunning!! OMG, I absolutely love that heron photo. I've never been able to get so close, I hope to change that this summer and be more stealthy, lol! Great series Hilary! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-70614701263996261192010-01-12T07:00:03.924-05:002010-01-12T07:00:03.924-05:00I love the Chicory photo, good series.
I always wo...I love the Chicory photo, good series.<br />I always wonder what people think when I'm on my back or in some other odd position to make a photograph. But this is New York you get to see people doing weird stuff often. Your blue mood made my day.Steve Gravanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13840984762759524660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-43596644910166313002010-01-12T06:37:36.692-05:002010-01-12T06:37:36.692-05:00It's a beautiful post and I'm sure no one ...It's a beautiful post and I'm sure no one would appreciate this post more than my little puppy Blu! =)<br />It's amazing how many hues of blues we have out there in nature that we really don't notice until you bring it to our attention. Very nice indeed!!<br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog.<br /><br />Hugs♥<br /><br />MJMichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02324458825591614167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-24203339121885365152010-01-12T06:27:07.209-05:002010-01-12T06:27:07.209-05:00You sure went deep into that great blue wonder of ...You sure went deep into that great blue wonder of your archive! :-)<br /><br />I have not seen your post before, so imagine my surprise. *giggles* I also consider blue a happy color, even when I am blue. Loved the <i>bright blue bleachers</i> word play! :-)<br /><br />Happy Tuesday!<br /><br />P.S.:<br />Hilary, would you please be so kind to share what kind of lens(es) are you using, especially for the caterpillar and the flower? Thank you!Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-68782604254221679852010-01-12T06:04:27.338-05:002010-01-12T06:04:27.338-05:00Excellent photos, I love the blue heron, it looks ...Excellent photos, I love the blue heron, it looks so proud.<br /><br />CJ xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-67951841442803356392010-01-12T05:34:37.784-05:002010-01-12T05:34:37.784-05:00I wanted another look at your great blue. I bet he...I wanted another look at your great blue. I bet he's thinking nobody's getting his feathers for a mask! He is one regal fellow.SandyCarlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752798823532580733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-82388655874856353762010-01-12T01:49:32.020-05:002010-01-12T01:49:32.020-05:00• KC, you have a lot of favourites. I'm glad I...• KC, you have a lot of favourites. I'm glad I could oblige you with a couple of them. Thanks for your always kind comments, my friend. :)<br /><br />• MJ, thanks so much. :)<br /><br />• Tammie Lee, thanks very much. I'm glad you like them. :)<br /><br />• Zuzana, how sweet you are. Thank you so much for such generous comments. I know how you feel about summer.. exactly as I do. I'm glad you enjoyed the shots. Hugs to you, dear friend. :)<br /><br />• Welcome, Ocean Girl and thanks very much for the kind words. I hope you'll be back again soon. :)<br /><br /> • Leah, you made me laugh. I do like caterpillars but never thought of them as a pet. It sure would be cool when it flies away, though. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Thanks, Dianne. He is indeed - sometimes. Other (most) times he's just a nut job. But he's always lovable. Thanks for the visit. :)<br /><br />• Crabby, thank you. I'm glad I could oblige with your favourite hue. :)<br /><br />• Daryl, I like black too. Actually the dragonfly and caterpillar had quite a little encounter. I did catch it on video and posted it once before. Perhaps I'll share it again soon. :)<br /><br />• Cricket, you would be right. I tend to delete about half the photos I take - perhaps more. I like that you have a mental soundtrack going for this post. I should consult you for the next one. You could devise my playlist. ;) Thanks for the kind words. Very much appreciated. :)<br /><br />• Shammie, I'm glad the blues are the good kind. :) I'm sure we'll manage to get together at some point. But you're going to have to email me - I don't see your addie on your blog. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• SueAnn, thanks very much for the kind words. Much appreciated. :)<br /><br />• Thanks kindly, Janine. No need to select a favourite. I have no problem with you enjoying them all. ;) Thanks for stopping by. Always a pleasure. :)<br /><br />• Skunkfeather, I'll bet you just came up with that out of the blue. Thanks for stopping by. ;)<br /><br />• Cheshire Wife, I suppose it is. I'd like to test some of the other colours that way too. Thanks for the visit. :)<br /><br />• Lime, thanks so much. I'll have to consider a green post next.. inspired by your nickname, of course. And maybe a black and white one for Skunkfeathers. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Cuzzie, thanks so much. I'm amused by how some folks are inspired to put music to this post. Thanks for the kindness, Phyl. :)<br /><br />• Margo, I'm sure that the colour blue wouldn't mind sharing the spotlight with gold. ;) Thanks so much for the very kind words. I'm glad you like the photos. Much appreciated. :)<br /><br />• Sara, thank you kindly. I'm glad you like that image of the dock. It's one of my personal favourites. I'm sure we've both done our share of putting ourselves in odd spots for a shot. I'm glad I'm not alone in that. Thanks so much for stopping by with your kind words. :)<br /><br />• Sandy, you're so right. I'd never noticed that. You have such an incredibly keen eye. Thank you for your poetic observations. Your comments always make me smile. :)<br /><br />• Thank you so much, Pat. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed this photos. Your kind words mean a lot to me. :)<br /><br />• Thanks, Kate. I'm just fine, thanks. It's a good thing I didn't select green or you'd think I was sick. ;)<br /><br />• Nancy, that's such a nice thing to say. Thank you so much. :)<br /><br />• Rochelle, thank you very kindly. It mean a lot to me that you think so. Thanks so much for stopping by with your encouraging comments. :)<br /><br />• Indrani, thank you. I'm so glad you think so. Nice to see you drop by. :)<br /><br />• TSannie, thanks kindly. Very much appreciated. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-38876525625797479752010-01-11T23:26:25.581-05:002010-01-11T23:26:25.581-05:00What a neat idea! Beautiful photos - love the hero...What a neat idea! Beautiful photos - love the heron.abbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08879476262337290531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-72546799585797787892010-01-11T23:11:19.273-05:002010-01-11T23:11:19.273-05:00I can only echo 'Lovely Blue Shots!" part...I can only echo 'Lovely Blue Shots!" particularly the first one. So much of mood in that.Indranihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13097788106899971708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-12740143491370827602010-01-11T22:54:29.698-05:002010-01-11T22:54:29.698-05:00Geeze, you're talented! These are all wonderfu...Geeze, you're talented! These are all wonderful pix. I think your laying on the ground was totally worth it to get the sun shining past those petals. The blue bleachers! Eye candy! And I love the first and last pictures... you captured the mood of each beautifully. You have a whole other career on your hands, apparently!Rockwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12079263566326659898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-71685470041224605102010-01-11T22:45:41.406-05:002010-01-11T22:45:41.406-05:00This was so lovely! Every single picture was worth...This was so lovely! Every single picture was worthy of being framed! Seriously.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.com