tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post3807147450360375174..comments2024-03-03T10:34:09.517-08:00Comments on Red-shouldered Hawks of Tingsgrove and Beyond: Barn Swallows, Butterflies and Sunrise~Mary Howell Cromerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05473298562829352582noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-46017226133000920002014-08-14T23:03:47.256-07:002014-08-14T23:03:47.256-07:00An amazing collection of incredibly beautiful phot...An amazing collection of incredibly beautiful photographs, Mary!<br />I thoroughly enjoyed looking at each of them. Your bird photography is out of this world!<br />Cheers,<br />MerisiMerisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-57838497155091460372014-08-14T07:58:33.636-07:002014-08-14T07:58:33.636-07:00oh these lovely fields of flowers and stunning bir...oh these lovely fields of flowers and stunning bird shots ( as usual ! :) ...but I had a good laugh in the beginning about BOYS...oh my yes they are so different than little girls. Yours are very very cute ! :) <br /><br />Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-1307435851911748352014-08-14T04:36:24.222-07:002014-08-14T04:36:24.222-07:00Outstanding collages!!! I am drawn to two for fav...Outstanding collages!!! I am drawn to two for favorites this time around...the first swallow image [the feeding frenzy] and the Goldfinch in the blue/purple wildflower field!!Hootin Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811326085498312568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-57511154609423731352014-08-13T21:58:04.860-07:002014-08-13T21:58:04.860-07:00Oh my gosh Mary (or should I say Grandma) ... I am...Oh my gosh Mary (or should I say Grandma) ... I am surprised you had time to breath, let alone share your beautiful collages. Wonderful nature photos as always. And those boys are so cute -- I can tell they are full of energy and joyfulness. Which is how you want them to be, but I am sure you are/were exhausted. (We are traveling in Alaska; today is a rest-day and we have good wi-fi and it is raining. A perfect combination for catching up with my favorite people and trying (vainly) to sort some of my own pix.)Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-46918867187595082202014-08-13T14:34:51.807-07:002014-08-13T14:34:51.807-07:00Wonderful photographs! I love all the many wildfl...Wonderful photographs! I love all the many wildflowers and the birds! Especially love the goldfinch with outstretched wings in that field of flowers! Great shots! Glad you've had the grandkids too. They can be such a joy, but they DO take a lot out of you! :-)A Colorful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890388727784255219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-23655760206763379222014-08-13T12:48:33.226-07:002014-08-13T12:48:33.226-07:00Breathtaking collages, butterfly ones are so unrea...Breathtaking collages, butterfly ones are so unreal!<br /><br />I really like this photos you're making, would you like to follow each other? Let me know!<br /><br />http://savicious-photography.blogspot.com/Savicioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01957953792788573491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-70243096522852255412014-08-13T11:53:22.553-07:002014-08-13T11:53:22.553-07:00How wonderful! The flowers are gorgeous. I love th...How wonderful! The flowers are gorgeous. I love the sunflowers and the cone flowers. The swallows are adorable.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249439893293982706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-27753735815631162382014-08-13T06:36:23.900-07:002014-08-13T06:36:23.900-07:00I grew up with a sister and didn't have a clue...I grew up with a sister and didn't have a clue about boys until I had my son ... I honestly was in shock. I started out with a daughter who, like you said, was easy, predicable and self sufficient ... then came my son. He still wears me out, but I couldn't love him any more. I know that you dropped into bed every night wondering how you will make it through one more day, but I also know you had a big smile on your face. These three boys are gorgeous ... You have so much to be proud of. On the same note, aren't you glad you aren't a Swallow parent ... oh my, those little swallows are a hoot. Your pictures are wonderful and they remind me of one of my old posts where the baby swallow was having a foot stomping tantrum waiting to be fed. Wonderful pictures and presentation, as always ... then the flowers and the butterflies. They couldn't be more beautiful. I am awe struck ... you do this to me every time, Mary and I love every minute of it. Thank you so much ...<br /><br />Andrea @ From The SolAndrea @ From The Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657271089899579261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-53902809279867414742014-08-11T15:41:45.913-07:002014-08-11T15:41:45.913-07:00My first time here as I popped over from Judith...My first time here as I popped over from Judith's party...your collages are absolutely stunning...you have brought it all to life!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-18555346766083294222014-08-11T10:39:26.083-07:002014-08-11T10:39:26.083-07:00Such a sweet tribute to summer! Beautiful!Such a sweet tribute to summer! Beautiful!Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043224721237700695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-4043030655675517782014-08-11T08:38:05.521-07:002014-08-11T08:38:05.521-07:00I know how you feel Mary. After our Tuesday date w...I know how you feel Mary. After our Tuesday date with Olivia and Isabella and then Theo on a Wednesday we are ready for a rest and a large glass of wine. As you say and display they are worth every second of our input.<br /><br />So wonderful that you got the Swallows in all their glorious activity. I could watch their feeding antics all day long.<br /><br />The Black Swallowtail. What a beauty it is - magnificent.Phil Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846400106748443969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-39089176816568456392014-08-11T08:35:32.486-07:002014-08-11T08:35:32.486-07:00Such a wonderful collection of photos. I'm vi...Such a wonderful collection of photos. I'm visiting from Mosaic Monday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-1264485437025131862014-08-11T01:04:47.319-07:002014-08-11T01:04:47.319-07:00You've got three handsome young lads there - a...You've got three handsome young lads there - and how lovely to be spending time with them - precious memories in the making. I love your photos, as always - the American Goldfinch amongst the blue flowers has to be that most spectacular photo I've seen for a long while - that yellow really pops! And I love the action shot of the Barn Swallows - beautifully captured.Diana Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475927836717719695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-47537157730336820222014-08-11T01:01:33.751-07:002014-08-11T01:01:33.751-07:00Ooh I loved seeing your little grandies Mary - are...Ooh I loved seeing your little grandies Mary - aren't they lovely!!<br />I've three granddaughters - I often wonder if I'll ever get a grandson too!<br />They certainly keep us on our toes don't they!<br /><br />I love you pics of the barn swallows especially the first one of the fledgling with his mouth wide open!<br /><br />The sunflowers and the butterfly are gorgeous too<br /><br />nice to catch up with you at Mosaic Monday.<br />Enjoy your week.<br />Hugs<br />ShaneRoses, Lace and Brocantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11821168025062104166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-50114774993378858292014-08-10T23:17:01.763-07:002014-08-10T23:17:01.763-07:00Beautiful and wonderful photos of flowers, butterf...Beautiful and wonderful photos of flowers, butterflies and birds, Mary, but my favorite photos were of your handsome grandsons! My son and daughter-in-law celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary recently--my blog post is about that.Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-91618122946652338842014-08-10T15:40:40.389-07:002014-08-10T15:40:40.389-07:00Cute grandchildren, Mary. The young ones certainly...Cute grandchildren, Mary. The young ones certainly do make us feel our age, don't they? Your bird photography is simply amazing. Love those barn swallows. The flower filled meadows are gorgeous - perfectly summer!Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-45984225318773913412014-08-10T14:46:48.900-07:002014-08-10T14:46:48.900-07:00Thank you Judith...;) ha you got me right in the m...Thank you Judith...;) ha you got me right in the middle of copying and pasting your name and making sure it updated before I added your website. I think I got it all in right now and saved. Thank you so much my friend~Mary Howell Cromerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473298562829352582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-47462825451866462202014-08-10T14:11:40.412-07:002014-08-10T14:11:40.412-07:00Your grandchildren are cute, Mary! And your flowe...Your grandchildren are cute, Mary! And your flower images are all gorgeous... I also love the cute swallows. Awesome post! Enjoy your new week ahead!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-17068191664791746352014-08-10T13:51:41.563-07:002014-08-10T13:51:41.563-07:00Sweet boys Mary and like you we had daughters that...Sweet boys Mary and like you we had daughters that played quietly with Barbies. I love your photos of the wildflower field, this is what I strived for with the butterfly garden I planted. <br />I'm glad you participated in Mosaic Monday as I always enjoy your posts. Just to note that the party is at www.lavendercottagegardening.com as I see you have typed in Mary's blog address. (old habits die hard)<br />Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-15350680684438037062014-08-10T13:41:49.165-07:002014-08-10T13:41:49.165-07:00The wildflowers are just beautiful. We've been...The wildflowers are just beautiful. We've been pleased to see so many here in NC this week, too. Love the cute photos of the grands! They give you a work out but it's fun to make memories! Sweet hugs, Diane~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-91686467345943079502014-08-10T11:38:38.635-07:002014-08-10T11:38:38.635-07:00You always have a feast of mosaics! I'm enchan...You always have a feast of mosaics! I'm enchanted by the birds and the flowers. I thought of you when a hawk blew in at my place this week. I think he was a Cooper's Hawk.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-27870655313774204432014-08-09T11:26:44.989-07:002014-08-09T11:26:44.989-07:00Cute kids! I absolutely LOVE your flower photos. V...Cute kids! I absolutely LOVE your flower photos. Very nice post as always.Montanagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16428565909247665015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-14121236782469554032014-08-09T07:21:54.136-07:002014-08-09T07:21:54.136-07:00Brilliant photos of the butterflies, my favourite....Brilliant photos of the butterflies, my favourite. But, all have them are excellent Mary.Bob Bushellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819577478571292055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-65671922679009554492014-08-09T05:15:21.279-07:002014-08-09T05:15:21.279-07:00Dear Mary,
The grands and the flowers and fields ...Dear Mary,<br /><br />The grands and the flowers and fields and fabulous flyers are simply BEAUTIFUL! Your photos planted a wide smile across this face, which went into freeze frame mode, from all the gorgeous splendour it absorbed!<br /><br />Happy weekend, my friend! Wishing you lots of joy!<br /><br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-71294990078550842452014-08-08T11:48:49.545-07:002014-08-08T11:48:49.545-07:00Beautiful! ox, GinaBeautiful! ox, GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.com