Greg Jr. Coming in for a landing.

Rom@nce, on March 3, 2008, said:

wow, he looks huge,wonderful capture Mary

Palmina Moore, on March 4, 2008, said:

A brilliant capture MaryAlice Well done!

Palmina

MaryAlice, on March 4, 2008, said:

Palmina:

Thank you so much for your compliments! This is Greg Jr. who flew in about 9 years ago and has stayed on our lake ever since. He has a little band on his leg but we don't know from where he actually came. He is a wonderful boy who has fathered a duckling or two in his day and been a loving mate to many. Things just wouldn't be the same without Greg Jr. Many ducks have come and gone, but Greg Jr. Always remains!

I'm glad you stopped by and hope you have a wonderful day.

MaryAlice

MaryAlice, on March 4, 2008, said:

Romance:

Thank you so much for stopping by to see Greg Jr. He is a rather large Mallard, and by far my favorite!

Thank you so much for your kind words.

Have a wonderful afternoon.

Sincerely, MaryAlice

Ѵíctor Schz de Lara, on March 4, 2008, said:

Perfect landing, great capture MaryAlice.

Greetings from Spain, Víctor

MaryAlice, on March 4, 2008, said:

Victor: Thank you very kindly for stopping by, and for your praise! I appreciate your compliments greatly. Greetings from the USA, Mary Alice

Richard Ryer, on March 6, 2008, said:

Greetings MaryAlice, What a marvelous stop action catch. Truly the right place at the right time for this great shot. WOW!

Cheers,

Rich

MaryAlice, on March 7, 2008, said:

Richard:

Thank you VERY much! I was quite pleased with the shot because usually Greg flies too fast for me!

I'm so happy that you liked it!

Kindest regards,

Mary Alice

©junebug, on March 11, 2008, said:

What a beautiful capture of a duck in flight, Mary Alice! Greg Jr. is a very handsome mallard. It's almost incredible he's been with you for 9 years! That's wonderful and I hope he'll stay for many more years to come. By the way, I also love ducks and if you like you can find them under the tag 'Ducks'. Greetings from Germany, Anne

MaryAlice, on March 11, 2008, said:

Anne:

What a pleasure to have you come over and comment on Greg Jr. Thank you so much for your very kind visit.

I will be right over to see your duck pictures as well, and I can't wait!

Greetings from the sunny south,

Mary Alice

giulio colla, on March 14, 2008, said:

MaryAlice

The best capture, wonderful shot!

Greetings from Italy, Giulio

MaryAlice, on March 15, 2008, said:

Giulio:

THank you very kindly for your praise! I appreciate it very much.

Regards,

Mary Alice

giulio colla, on March 15, 2008, said:

MaryAlice

Ciao, Giulio

Epi F.Villanueva, on March 16, 2008, said:

FANTASTIA. Epi

MaryAlice, on March 17, 2008, said:

Epi F. Villanueve:

I just wanted to say thank you for your praise! I certainly appreciate it very much.

Greetings,

Mary Alice

Tlapp, on March 19, 2008, said:

This one is just awesome! Is it a take-off or a touchdown? Splendid work! Regards, Rafal

MaryAlice, on March 19, 2008, said:

Rafal:

This was a touchdown! I'm so glad you like it! He's my favorite Mallard, Greg Jr. He's been around for years now and occasionally likes to show off a little! I think he enjoys having his picture made! :)

Thank you so much for your kind visit.

Greetings,

Mary Alice

Tlapp, on March 19, 2008, said:

Yep. It can't have been a take-off...firstly, the water is too still. secondly , the duck seems too be perfectly dry and thirdly, and apparently most importantly - the title sais so :)...I was too impressed by the photo to check the title. Regards, Rafal

MaryAlice, on March 19, 2008, said:

Rafal:

Your comment is making me laugh! :) It's okay that you didn't notice the title! I often skip people's titles too when I'm overwhelmed by the image. It makes me happy that you skipped it actually. :) It was a compliment!

Thank you again for your kindness and for making me smile!

Cheers,

Mary Alice

Gerardo J González, on March 21, 2008, said:

Great shot, It´s not easy to get frozen images with birds in movment and landing. And great history about Mr. Greg Jr.!

Greetings Mary Alice!

MaryAlice, on March 23, 2008, said:

Gerardo:

My sincere thanks for your kind words and praise!

Indeed, Greg Jr. Is quite a character! He's a fun subject as well, as I study him often.

Thank you again for your kindness.

I hope you've had a wonderful Easter.

Greetings,

Mary Alice

Kathy Keener, on March 23, 2008, said:

Wonderful action!

c.s., on March 24, 2008, said:

Just daily routine for a professional duck, but oh, I wish I could perform a splashdown a la Greg in our local swimming pool. The cheering crowd would be fighting for my autograph.

Claus

MaryAlice, on March 24, 2008, said:

Claus,

Wouldn't they though? You'd be a star for sure! ;)

No doubt, Greg has many talents, and his flying and landing skills are among the best around! I shall pass your praise along to him, as I'm sure he'll be a very proud little duck!

Thank you so much for your kind and uplifting visit!

Cheers,

Mary Alice

MaryAlice, on March 24, 2008, said:

Kathy:

Thank you very much for your praise! I sure do appreciate it!

Greetings,

Mary Alice

marita1004, on March 25, 2008, said:

Very good schot .Greetings from Austria.

MaryAlice, on March 25, 2008, said:

Marita:

Thank you so much for your compliments! I certainly appreciate the kind visit!

Greetings from the USA,

Mary Alice

Andreas B. Otte, on March 26, 2008, said:

Hi Mary Alice! Thanks for visiting my sites! Your Ducks very nice! I knows that is very difficult to catch birds in the air! Here my best Duck foto a duck-family between light and shadow! Or this one! Greetings from Thuringia, page 2, Andreas!

MaryAlice, on March 27, 2008, said:

Andreas:

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful visit. I did SO enjoy your duck pictures as well, and thank you for sharing them with me.

Enjoy your night,

Mary Alice

MaryAlice, on March 28, 2008, said:

Manfred:

I thank you very kindly for your visit of my Mallard, and for your praise.

Greeting,

Mary Alice

Fredouille34, on April 2, 2008, said:

excellent shot, very nice. Cheers, Fred

MaryAlice, on April 2, 2008, said:

Fred:

Thank you so much for your praise! I am very happy that you liked Greg Jr. He is one of my favorite subjects to photograph besides the dogs! I love animals of all sorts and sizes. :) Nature too!

Thank you again for your kind visit.

Best regards,

Mary Alice

Hector Fabian Garrido, on April 2, 2008, said:

Excelente captura!!!!!! Me encanta este momento, gracias por esta hermosa imagen...saludos desde el Sur de Argentina

MaryAlice, on April 2, 2008, said:

Intimide Garrido Fabianista

¡Gracias tan tanto para su visita pensativa y palabras amables del elogio! Estoy tan orgulloso que usted quiere la fotografía. Gracias otra vez para parar por mi galería, y yo esperan que usted vendrá por otra vez.

Tenga una tarde maravillosa.

Los saludos de los EEUU,

María Alice

Billy B@rk, on April 4, 2008, said:

Excellent action shot Mary Alice. I also like the texture & colour of the water. :)

MaryAlice, on April 4, 2008, said:

Billy!

Why is your name Billy BARK? Do you like dogs, or do you actually bark?

Well, thank you for stopping by & visiting the duck! I appreciate your kind praise. :)

The wind was blowing causing the pretty ripples in the water. I liked it too!

Thanks again for stopping by, and good evening to you!

BARK! :)

Mary Alice

Billy B@rk, on April 5, 2008, said:

Yes Mary Alice I do like dogs & I do bark now & then but Bark is also my family name so I’ve heard all the jokes!!

PS My bite is worse than my bark! ;)

MaryAlice, on April 5, 2008, said:

Billy!

I'm sorry! I bet you HAVE heard all the jokes. I thought it had some sort of different meaning other than your true last name! I wish it was MY last name, as I love dogs as well! :) It would be very appropriate for me! I even have a european car tag on the front of my Mini that reads "BORN2BARK". :)

Have a super great weekend, Billy B!

Mary Alice

Billy B@rk, on April 5, 2008, said:

It gets worse Mary Alice...I've always worked in the timber trade so you cam imagine the jokes about tree bark!

I like your car tag. :)

MaryAlice, on April 6, 2008, said:

Billy:

Oh dear! I can imagine that you have had an awful time with that! Still, it could be worse. If it wasn't so embarrassing, I'd share my horrible last name with you, but I think I'd rather just keep it to myself! At least I'm a girl and I can still get married one day and change all that. I suppose you're stuck with yours for life! :)

Hang in there! Like I said, it could be much worse! :)

Greeting,

Mary Alice

Timma, on April 9, said:

Very good shot and so "hilarante"(funny)...

MaryAlice, on April 11, said:

Timma:

THank you VERY much for your kindness and praise! :)

Greetings from the sunny south,

Mary Alice

aisavery, on April 21, said:

You are very beautiful, Greg Jr, so much so that it makes up for your comical posture ;) Mary Alice, a wonderful 'catch!' I took about 15 shots of ducks 'in motion' last week and threw them all out... Greetings again from alicia, enjoying your ducks

MaryAlice, on April 21, said:

Alicia:

Are you making fun of poor Greg Jr? Shame on you! ;) He was flying proud. He loves to show off for the ladies, and does this little fly-by routine very often. Silly duck!

I'm so glad that you enjoyed the shot, and thank you very much for your happy visit.

Keep taking pictures of the flying ducks. You'll get one you like soon!

I hope you're enjoying your evening,

Mary Alice

aisavery, on April 22, said:

:D I wouldn't do that! I love him for making me laugh so. If it makes him feel better, tell him it's not just him, most ducks make me laugh - though I am partial to his feet and 'girth.' ;)

MaryAlice, on April 22, said:

Alicia:

He does have rather cute feet, doesn't he? You are quite observant to notice so much about him, and he is honored! ;)

You make me laugh! :)

Happy greeting to you tonight,

Mary Alice

aisavery, on April 23, said:

I'm glad that you laugh. But thank Greg Jr, he's the funny one (shhhhhhhhhhhhh)

MaryAlice, on April 25, said:

Greg Jr. said to tell you that he's very self-conscious about his girth now! ;)

Nawitka, on April 25, said:

He's a plump one, for sure! I think you are too kind, and feed him too much. He would be very embarrassed to know he looks more like a pigeon than a duck! Actually, he reminds of of those stout older fellows who still feel they look youthful and dashing in a tux, but instead have the shape of a brick wall.

MaryAlice, on April 25, said:

Nawitka:

You are hilarious! What a great sense of humor you have!

Thank you so much for the laughs at this very late hour. :)

You've made my evening.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend, and thanks again for your wonderful visit!

Greg Jr. Sends his respects!

Mary Alice and her fat but jolly duck :)

malby, on July 11, said:

MaryAlice you have got very very good gallery!! Especially fotos of animals and birds! Congartulations and greetings fom Poland. Malgorzata

MaryAlice, on July 11, said:

Malby,

Why, thank you so very much for your many kind words. I am so pleased and happy that you have enjoyed my gallery. Animals and birds do seem to be my favorite subjects. :)

Thank you for stopping by, and I do hope that you'll swing by again.

Greetings from the United States,

Mary Alice

brian-storm, on July 11, said:

Right place, right time, good job, well done!!! Like it very much, took it to my favourites. Greetings from Germany

MaryAlice, on July 11, said:

Mr. Brian-Storm,

I am most honored for your very kind compliments and the yellow star. Thank you so much for your very nice visit. I am delighted that you've enjoyed this duck shot. I happen to really enjoy photographing animals, and this is actually a pet duck named Greg Jr. He shows off like this for me quite often! :) I'm pretty positive that he knows when I'm seeking a good action shot!

Thank you again for stopping by my gallery today. You are welcome here anytime.

Greetings from The USA,

Mary Alice

malby, on July 12, said:

And gold star of course!!

brian-storm, on July 12, said:

Mrs. Mary Alice, after watchin' only a part of your gallery I decided to come back in very quiet moments and watch the details. I'm fascinated of your very individual and true way to catch animals with the camera. It makes you very special in the panoramio-brotherhood. Greetings to Mr. Greg Jr. Brian Storm

malby, on July 12, said:

Mr Greg Jr has sense of humour :)) and he is very handsom. Greetings to him :)

MaryAlice, on July 13, said:

Brian Storm,

What a very special message you have left me. I don't think you could have said anything more meaningful. Animal photography is where my heart is, and I'm so grateful for your very kind words of praise. Thank you VERY sincerely for everything that you said.

It is a pleasure to have you visit my gallery, and please stop by again anytime!

Respectfully,

Mary Alice

MaryAlice, on July 14, said:

Malby,

Thanks so much for your visit!

Indeed, Greg Jr. has quite a sense of humor, and thank you for noticing! He is a character for sure!

I'm so glad that you've enjoyed his shot, and thank you again for stopping by.

I hope your week is off to a very nice start. =)

Greetings,

Mary Alice

Sue Allen, on August 5, said:

Greg, the mighty mallard duck Is coming in to land, His vivid orange flipper tucked Within its' metal band.

His glossy bill is dished Upon his lovely velvet brow, And water droplets hiss Above the furrow which he ploughs.

Raking deep below the skin of Liquid, in perfection, His ruffled body, Mirrored and inverted by reflection....

Oh boy, I am having such fun! Hope you don't mind, I love writing little poems, but sometimes get stuck for inspiration. Not any more!

Kind regards, Sue

MaryAlice, on August 5, said:

SUE

Oh my GOSH! I am completely blown away by your beautiful poetry! Good grief, I'm covered in chill bumps from head to toe! I cannot believe you spouted these off just like that ~ Right off the top of your head, but I know that you did because they're all about MY photographs.

I am SO honored! I can't tell you how much this means to me! I love them all. You are just amazing! What a gift you have. This is something very special, and I hope you realize it. Not just anyone can do something like this. You have a unique and very special talent. You're so completely observant and write with such detail.

They are beautiful, and again, I am so honored that you chose to write such wonderful words about my photos.

Thank you so very, very much. I am deeply moved.

With great respect,

Mary Alice

Sue Allen, on August 6, said:

Oh Mary Alice, you are such a darling xx You are most welcome. I have to get on with my housework this evening, much to my disgust, but I have been out for several days doing Eisteddfod stuff with the kids and it is all getting away from me a little! Never mind, I shall return and I am so looking forward to browsing through your photos late one night again. I have become accustomed to going to bed at about 1.30 or 2 am, to fit all my new interests in, without leaving anything else out, but it takes its toll, doesn't it?

Thank you so much to my new found friend. Sue

MaryAlice, on August 7, said:

Thank you to you as well, Sue! I feel the same way, and 2:00AM seems to be my normal bedtime these days as well.

Yes, it really DOES take it's toll on you. I'm going to try to take it on down a little early this evening because I have an appt out of town with the doggie tomorrow morning early. I need to be alert and attentive! =)

I'm looking forward to talking with you again very soon, and thank you so much for your kindness.

Best regards,

Mary Alice

Sue Allen, on August 8, said:

Hello, Mary Alice! I hope your 4-legged friend is in fine fettle? I am just trying out my new trick that TonyReid kindly taught me about links. I took a photo of a visitor to my place who would give your friend Greg jnr a real run for his money. With any luck, you just have to press here to see him! Kind regards, catch up with you soon, Sue

MaryAlice, on August 8, said:

Sue,

Tony must have done a great job of teaching you, because your little blue link worked just fine!!! I was taken right to your awesome bird shot, which, by the way, I had already commented on earlier! =) I LOVE it!

You are more advanced than me now, as I still have no idea how to attach a link, but I imagine it's harder than I care to learn. It's hard enough for me to make the writing dark, much less try to figure out links! I'll just have to hope people will venture this way on their own! ;)

Happy weekend to you, Sue!

Best regards,

Mary Alice

Sue Allen, on August 9, said:

Links are so easy to do, you will be able to do one. First of all, 'copy the Panoramio number of the photograph that you want to lead people to. I bet you already know how to do this, but in case you don't, you can 'right click' on the number which apears above your photo, then left click on 'copy'. Then you do the lead up piece of text, or the word 'here' or whatever inbetween square brackets, so for instance, you might put. "you might like to see my duck picture which is [here]. Then you would put a normal bracket sign ( and then right click your mouse in the next space and press 'paste'.

That will put your photo number in the space. Then you close the brackets, thus.... )

When you 'send' the comment, it turns into a link.

You can try it out on yourself, by doing a link from one ofyour pictures to another and checking whether it leads you there, so you don't need to worry about doing it wrong. My instructions are not crash hot. Maybe I should have copied and pasted Tony's instructions!

Go on, give it a go, the more people who get to see your lovely collection, the better!

I have to take one of the brood to a party now. It's alright for some, isn't it? Have a lovely day, Kind regards, sue

(Bye the way, I haven't learned to make the writing dark, as I looked at it and thought, "yikes, I think I'll forget that idea for now!")

Sue Allen, on August 9, said:

appears! I hate to spell things wrong!