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Jane - Truth be told, I bought the property I now live on (as bare land) the same day that I visited it for the first time. What sold me ? Out at the Pond (which only had about a foot of water due to the drought) there were DOZENS of species of dragonflies ! (Including the Roseatte Skimmer, whose males are fluorescent purple !) I have had a soft spot for dragons since I was born, as the Summer I was born my parents built a cottage on a Lake in Northern Michigan and we had dragonflies & waterlilies there. Yes, I am Blessed to live on this 3 acres of paradise ! Hugs - Pat

said msphotospy 8 days ago

Thank you so much for that very lovely message..it meant a lot to me :-))Just goes to prove, if you post enough photos..some of them get looked at LOL!!! I really do love it! And I love looking at your wonderful shots.. keep em coming :-) xoxox

said donnamusica 1 months 2 days ago

I passed 100,000 views today. What a thrill that was! I remember when I began posting photos a year ago last week, that seemed an completely unattainable number. Thank you, all my dear friends who take time from your busy lives, to look at my photos and especially to those who are kind enough to leave such supportive, cheerful and sometimes humourous comments! You put a smile on my face every morning and I am more motivated to try to get outdoors, to get better photos, than if you were not there wishing me well! You all inspire me in so many and different ways. I have learned so much from your suggestions and from observing your styles and tricks as well as being inspired by the way you live your lives. You all have a keen eye and fine talent for a great photo, but even better hearts! We all crave a feature or a POTD, but a charming word of praise from a webshots friend means even more to me, on a bad day. All of you miraculously speak English, or make a marvellous effort and are so patient with us who do seem to take over the net and the world with our language. We have so much more in common than we have differences, even if we live in vastly different climates, circumstances and landscapes; love of learning, family, friends, curiousity, but most importantly, we all speak the universal language of the miraculous camera lens to illuminate our own lives as well as others. I hope I have forgotten no one.Merci beaucoup! Vielen Dank! Bedankt! Merci villmahl! Diolch yn fawr iawn! Grazia! Grazie! Spasibo! Dziekuje! Ahéhee'! Muchas Gracias! Çok sagolun! Baie dankie! Xie xie! Sha sha! Obrigada! Shukran gazilan! Dhanyawaad! Terima kasih banyak-banyak! Multumesc! Dakujem vám! Khawp khun makh! Tackar så mycket! Tusen takk! Mange tak! Aitäh! Paljon kiitoksia! Arigato gozaimasu! Makasih !Go raibh maith 'ad! Moran taing ! Nagyon köszönöm! Dyakooyu! Néá'eshe! Puno hvala! Kiitoksia! Askwali !Faleminderit! Köszi! Wa'-do! Tshinashkumitan! Hugs, Donnamusica in Montreal

said donnamusica 1 months 3 days ago

Yes, I just looked at my old comments on the cardinal picture with the pink tree. How perceptive of you to remember how much I liked pink and red. Two of my favorite colors together. I love raspberry too and used to wear it a lot. But my favorite color of all is green and your thistle picture has both green and pink in there which I love. Great photo! Have a great week, too! Hugs, Michelle

said mguinnette 1 months 10 days ago

You have indeed a lot of nice photos, I like especially the flowers.

said nitosan 1 months 19 days ago

Hi! I have received the message about a photo stolen from you. I am sorry but that photo was featured, not yours. I don't really browse much. I believe that there is an option "flag this phot as inappropriate" or something. Sorry! Have a nice day!

said nitosan 1 months 19 days ago

MY Dear Jane, Thank you very much, it's been a bit of a year so far, in & out havingt thing taken out ^& radiated, but I'm still taking picswhen I ca, I am going to have a break in a couple of weeks, thought we'd go the the South of france to get some Sunshine. take care, & know your not forgotten Love malcolm xx

said mrcoradour 2 months 11 days ago

You may not believe this..but it is not the first time that looking at a goose, made people think of ME hahahah!!! I love them too, so to me it is a compliment. They have been flying back home here, like crazy the last few weeks..but I have such a hard time getting a good shot of them flying over..way too fast for me! We still have some snow on the ground..though most of it is gone and in just over a week. Its just the lower back garden that is still covered..it never gets enough snow to thaw it properly. So glad you enjoy my comments, I sure do enjoy your photos and your answers!! Hugs, Donna xox

said donnamusica 3 months 8 days ago

Oh Jane..I am so pleased that you liked the card!! How have you been?? I hope you are surviving the winter ok. Its been rough here.. I live with my dad and he has been in and out of hospital since end of november. Right now he is home and improving, but has lots of surgery and such ahead of him. Too much snow..but it looks pretty so that's ok :-) Hugs Donna

said donnamusica 5 months 17 days ago

Dear Jane, Thank you so much for all of your encouragement and friendship in the past year. I wish for you the Peace and Joy of this Christmas Season and remember the reason for this beautiful Season is: “For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:5. Hugs and Best Wishes, Marion

said headrick 6 months 26 days ago

http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=1381777631803&source=jl999 Merry Christmas Jane.. all the best for Christmas and always!! Hugs Donna

said donnamusica 6 months 26 days ago

Hi, Jane. And Merry Christmas! I appreciate your comment on the picture of Willie and Chloe. Sadly, Willie passed on in May. We have a new cat, Blackie Boy, who (as you might guess) is almost solid black. So we are a 2-cat family again. You may have noticed him on the cover of the "Playing with Cats" album. I see that you are also a retired English teacher. I graded papers for 30 years--and maybe even taught a little English along the way! Happy New Year! Warmly, Barbara

said barbicat108 6 months 29 days ago

Hello Jane, Just to let you know that Malcolm is coming out of Hospital tomorrow, & will be touch as soon as his able, but from Him & myself have a very Happy Christmas & a Happy new Year. Love sally

said mrcoradour 7 months 1 days ago

Dear Jane! Thank you for your comments on my CC entries a few weeks ago! Unfortunately due to lack of free time I spend little to no time on Webshots lately therefore my responses are usually late. But I appreciate every message I get. So thank you once again! Have a great Sunday and a wonderful Holiday season! Greetings from the Big Apple ~ Lina.

said hybcemoe 7 months 11 days ago

Hi Jane!! Yes clearly you have been through ice storms too lol!! It is snowing now..I hope not too much accumulation on top of the ice..but the roads are mostly cleaned up now! :-)Making lemonade from the lemons...at least I got some photos out of it lol! Take care...and thanks! Donna

said donnamusica 7 months 25 days ago

Dear Jane, I am so glad you enjoyed my album once again. Thank you for all of your kind comments. I so appreciate them......Your friend, Marion

said headrick 7 months 26 days ago

Dear Jane, my friend, I am so much surprised with my featured album on home page, the well experienced and cooperative friends like you have always encourage me for quality of photography, I always try to study quality from you and ws members, I appreciate and thanks for your visit, wel wishes and nice comments, Have a nice thanks giving weekend. -Jay

said Jayramji 7 months 27 days ago

Thank you for your congratulatory note on my Twin Mums photo in the creative challenge this week. I have learned a lot about photography from studying YOUR photos, believe it or not!! I love your talent for composing!! I have to give you some of the credit for sharing your wonderful gift!! Keep on snapping, Jnet

said trotvalley 7 months 29 days ago

Thanks for writing a message to me, answering my questions. I recently tried to shoot some portrait. I found the most challenging aspect is to manage the person to take appropriate pose. If u are free, u r welcome to check it out, and any feedback to help me improve is highly appreciated.

said simty 8 months ago

Thank you Jane for visiting again. This time to my Bald Eagle album. It was a wonderful day floating around the lake shores in canoe, and coming upon these magnificent birds. Thank you as well for your kind comment. Always appreciated. John

said jacrabit4 8 months 1 days ago

Hi Jane.....Thanks for taking the time to view my Creative Challange album and for your kind words in my guestbooks. They are appreciated. Regards....John

said jacrabit4 8 months 4 days ago

Hello Jane, Just had to write & say how much I enjoyed your Album. Malcolm

said mrcoradour 8 months 15 days ago

Hi Jane, Thank you for your nice reaction on my Spooky Eyes photo for the challenge. Glad you like it, see you in the next challenge...Bye Ien

said iahuis 8 months 20 days ago

Thanks so much Jane for taking a look at some of my pix!! I know those Monarchs are amazing aren't they? I wish it had been me who took those pix too lol!! I see you have hummingbirds too..can't wait to check them out! Donna

said donnamusica 8 months 23 days ago

You are welcome Jane! Thanks for responding! I hope you have a wonderful day! Love & hugs, June

said lovejoy 8 months 23 days ago