Contemplating Spring

Marilyn Whiteley, on March 3, 2008, said:

Wonderful photo! But if it's spring he's contemplating, he doesn't seem too enthusiastic about it. Maybe it's the prospect of feeding those babies ...

Maybe it's: "Looks delicious! But the shell seems a bit tough!!"

MaryAlice, on March 3, 2008, said:

Oh Dear.... Marilyn, can you not see the sweetness and utter joy in his little face? His eyes were on his beloved as she was perched on the banister near me. They had spent all morning picking out their new home for the spring, and put on quite a happy show for me! I will have to post another of him with his lady! They were adorable!

Marilyn Whiteley, on March 3, 2008, said:

I apologize to him for misunderstanding! It would have been a real treat to watch them.

MaryAlice, on March 3, 2008, said:

Okay Marilyn... come over and name this latest one that I just posted up. It is of this same happy bluebird with his chosen one in the background behind him. He was so proud of her, just dancing around and trying his very best to impress her. I don't remember how to add a link, but just look at the very last picture that I posted!

MaryAlice, on March 3, 2008, said:

No apology necessary! I don't think his feelings were hurt in the least.

jenper, on March 5, 2008, said:

What a pretty Robin Mary Alice!!How was possible that shot? did you use zoom? Cheers!! jenper

mald, on March 5, 2008, said:

Fab picture ,Beautiful Bird. A**********8

[[[ PIXELECTA ]]], on March 5, 2008, said:

¡Que bonito!

Un saludo MaryAlice.

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MaryAlice, on March 5, 2008, said:

Jenper:

Yes, I did use a zoom, however, I was perched right in front of them, and had been for probably an hour before I actually got this particular shot. It's all about waiting it out and making sure they are comfortable with you there. They begin to trust you after a little while and anything is possible!

Thank you so much for stopping by. It's always great to see you!

MaryAlice

MaryAlice, on March 5, 2008, said:

Pixelecta:

Thank you so much, and thank you for stopping by my gallery! Greetings from the USA,

Mary Alice

MaryAlice, on March 5, 2008, said:

Mald:

Thank you so much for your kind words on the little bluebird. I love birds.

I'm so happy that you stopped by, and Please come again.

Sincerely

Mary Alice

Rom@nce, on March 6, 2008, said:

beautiful photo Mary, it reminded me of this shot

cheers!!

Richard Ryer, on March 6, 2008, said:

Greetings Mary Alice, Great shot of this little guy. You are so right about waiting for the right shot. Time will provide the opportunities.

Cheers,

Rich

® LoneWolf ®, on March 7, 2008, said:

It was not simple to "capture" this robin... Great! (And where is Batman?? :-))

MaryAlice, on March 7, 2008, said:

Hee! Hee! This "Robin" is actually a Male Bluebird! I did see Batman earlier in the day though.

Smile,

Mary Alice

MaryAlice, on March 7, 2008, said:

Richard:

Indeed, it took some time, but it was well worth the wait!

Thank you for your praise and comments.

Sincerely,

Mary Alice

MaryAlice, on March 7, 2008, said:

Romance:

Thank you so kindly for your comments. I just came over and saw your bird shot, and it was simply delightful! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.

Cheers,

Mary Alice

[[[ PIXELECTA ]]], on March 7, 2008, said:

Hola MaryAlice. Me parece un pájaro precioso con ese color azul. Te invito a ver otro pájaro bonito de origen oriental pero que en España están de moda:

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A estos hermosos pájaros los llamamos DIAMANTE MANDARÍN.

Un afectuoso saludo MaryAlice.

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Cinthia G, on March 8, 2008, said:

It's very nice!!!

Cinthia

MaryAlice, on March 8, 2008, said:

Cinthia:

Thank you very much! I'm so glad that you enjoyed the happy little Bluebird!

Kind regards,

Mary Alice

A. Trigo, on March 9, said:

¡¡Este pajarillo, si que es bonito!! Todo el merito lo puso el minino, yo solo tuve que apretar el disparador

This bird, if it is beautiful! All merit put the minino, I just had to pull the trigger

MaryAlice, on March 9, said:

A.Trigo:

Thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind comments.

Greetings from Georgia,

Mary Alice

鹭老二, on March 19, said:

Hello! Mary Alice 。 a good name! A beautiful photos! Congratulations from China

oronbb, on March 19, said:

Superb pic!

MaryAlice, on March 22, said:

鹭老二:

Greetings and thank you SO much for stopping by! I appreciate your comments and praise. I want to write to you in chinese, but I have no idea who to do that. I'm sorry, and I hope that you can read this somehow.

Thank you again for your kind visit.

Happy Easter to you,

Mary Alice

鹭老二, on March 22, said:

Hello! Mary Alice Thank you for your message to me that we are living in two different countries, different cultures. But the better view is the same. Happy Easter to you, Wang yue-zhong

MaryAlice, on March 23, said:

Wang yue-zhong:

喔！ 我喜爱你的名字。用于为我写出它的感谢以一种的方式我能够理解它。我在尝试用汉语写作。你能够阅读任何这？ 如果不，我将回到英语。你怎样能读我的最后的消息？ 怎样嬉戏这是。 无论如何，我想祝你一很幸福的复活节，再度告诉你感谢顺道拜访。 享受你的晚上， 玛莉·艾丽丝 :)

MaryAlice, on March 23, said:

Oronbb:

Thank you very kindly for your praise. :)

Greetings from Georgia,

Mary Alice

Peter C Byron, on April 3, said:

The famous Blue Bird that was supposed have flown over the White cliffs of Dover. But sadly never did or could, as he's a native of North America and not Europe. Maybe we could introduce a few to make Vera Lynne' classic song become true.

Greetings from England Peter

MaryAlice, on April 3, said:

That sounds like a very clever idea, Peter! :)

I'm so happy that you enjoyed the little bluebird, and thank you very kindly for visiting my gallery of odds and ends. I hope you will return again sometime.

Greetings from the USA,

Mary Alice

Mary Alice Donaldson, on April 10, said:

Greeting Mary Alice, I love looking thru your collection. Photography is our passion. I am so blessed to travel as are you. This little bird looks so sweet and you captured the "moment in time". Birds are not much for posing. Great work. All the Best, Mary Alice

MaryAlice, on April 11, said:

Mary Alice:

It's so neat that we have the same name! Were you named after anyone? I was named after my aunts on two different sides, though my mother still always calls me MUFFIN Alice instead of Mary Alice! :)

Thank you very much for your very kind comments and praise on this male bluebird! He was trying to woo his mate, so he stuck around for quite some time! They were so much fun to photograph that afternoon! His wife is sitting on her nest on my front porch as we speak! I put a cute little bluebird house out there, and she took it over right away! I was so pleased! :)

Thank you again for stopping by, and I hope you enjoy your weekend.

Greetings from the sunny south,

Mary Alice A.

Theano 11, on May 6, said:

looks like this like guy is just listening to what is being said. And he is such a sweet ,beautiful creature!! Brilliant.Bravo

Greetings Theano

MaryAlice, on May 6, said:

Theano:

I'm so glad that you've enjoyed my bird shots! :) I'm delighted for your visit!

Yes, this little fellow was quite attentive and seemed to enjoy having his picture made!

He was very beautiful to me, and I'm glad that you enjoyed him as well.

Thank you for your interest and kindness. Your praise is also greatly appreciated!

Good evening to you,

Mary Alice

hamzars, on May 30, said:

So cute little bird :)

MaryAlice, on June 2, said:

Thank you, Hamzars, for your wonderful comments! :) I seem to have missed out on a few the other day, and I'm sorry for just getting back to you.

I sure do appreciate your kindness!

Best regards,

Mary lice

Coal Miner's Boy, on June 7, said:

Somehow, I missed this one during my many visits to your gallery, Merry Alicia. What a wonderful image! He really does seem to be gazing with love at his mate.

Greetings from northern California,

H.P.

MaryAlice, on June 7, said:

Greetings, Sir Happy Paul! :)

How wonderful to hear from you! Are you back from your long trip? Did you have fun? I do hope so. I noticed that you haven't posted up any new pictures. Surely it didn't rain out your entire trip.

Well, thank you for visiting this sweet little bluebird. He was gazing at his mate with the sweetest of expressions. They are proud parents now. :)

I hope you have a wonderful Saturday, and I'll look forward to talking with you more later.

Thanks again for your visit.

Warm regards to the Happy one,

Merry Alicia

Coal Miner's Boy, on June 7, said:

We're back and still trying to catch up.

Between us we shot 1547 pictures and movies, so it's taking a while to sort out which two or three hundred we should upload!

Look for photos at CMB soon!

H.P.

Bruce Lemons, on July 17, said:

Good one!

MaryAlice, on July 18, said:

Bruce,

Thank you very kindly for your praise! I'm delighted to see that you visited so many of my shots yesterday! It's a pleasure having you here.

I hope you'll stop by again soon. =)

Best regards,

Mary Alice