tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post6029256467683146026..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : My Favorite Type of Writing - a Meme - and other stuffBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-9838065551282357652007-04-22T15:18:00.000-05:002007-04-22T15:18:00.000-05:00Les,Thanks, yes, I'd love to read the Jeanne Laska...Les,<BR/><BR/>Thanks, yes, I'd love to read the Jeanne Laskas columns. I'm not familiar with her writing. I wrote Signs of Life for about three years, but then I started to feel like I was running out of material. And, I kind of hate deadlines. :)<BR/><BR/>That's an Eastern Bluebird and they are absolutely stunning. When I first saw them, I was shocked. In flight, you just see this bright blue streak whip past but they're so eye-catching I've wanted to photograph them for years. I need a tripod, darn it, so I can get a clearer photo!!!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-11838117204459770432007-04-22T14:54:00.000-05:002007-04-22T14:54:00.000-05:00Great column on Signs of Life. It reminded me a bi...Great column on Signs of Life. It reminded me a bit of Jeanne Laskas' weekly column for the Washington Post. I'll forward you a couple that I've saved, if you're interested.<BR/><BR/>That bluebird in the cannon picture is fabulous. I've only seen bluebirds a few times when we lived out on an acreage. Never close enough to be able to appreciate the vibrant blue breast, though.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-74685948747856926202007-04-22T10:47:00.000-05:002007-04-22T10:47:00.000-05:00Gavin,Yep, I just don't write as prolifically as I...Gavin,<BR/><BR/>Yep, I just don't write as prolifically as I used to, so I don't talk about it much. :)<BR/><BR/>I wouldn't mind publishing a book of photos, some day. Hmmm.<BR/><BR/>Thank you!!! I don't know if I have Microsoft Paint on this computer, but I did on my last. If I've got a copy, I'll give it a whirl and if I don't, I'll hang onto your instructions and find a copy!! Thank you, thank you!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-10122228334833412342007-04-22T05:14:00.000-05:002007-04-22T05:14:00.000-05:00I never knew you were a writer. Thanks for sharing...I never knew you were a writer. Thanks for sharing your views. Stunning pics again. You should consider publishing a wildlife picture book :)<BR/><BR/>As regards adding text to pictures. A very, very simple method is to use Microsoft Paint.<BR/><BR/>1. Open the picture in Paint.<BR/>2. Click the "A" font button.<BR/>3. Click the lowest button in the left hand column (It's to add text in transparency mode instead of with a white background)<BR/>4. Click where you want in the picture and type. (You can change font type, color, size etc)<BR/>5. Save picture.<BR/><BR/>If you have any problems, drop me an email.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-68071536965144151552007-04-21T11:31:00.000-05:002007-04-21T11:31:00.000-05:00Heather,Thanks. Our weather has been just perfect...Heather,<BR/><BR/>Thanks. Our weather has been just perfect, lately, apart from one rainy day. I try to just go outside and walk around or just stand and wait for nature to fly, walk and flutter around me, now and then, if I don't have time to explore elsewhere. It seems to work but we do sort of live in a jungle. LOL<BR/><BR/>I've got yard work to do, but I'll try to get a review written, tonight. I liked the book but there was some graphic sex that I wish I'd skimmed a little faster but otherwise I enjoyed it and will probably give it a slightly above average rating. It wasn't very quotable.<BR/><BR/>Nat,<BR/><BR/>Thanks and I agree with you on the purple flowers comment. :)<BR/><BR/>Glad you enjoyed my old column! I've been horrible about Christmas cards for about 5 or 6 years, now. This year, I only sent cards to blog and listserv friends - my mother didn't even get one! Oops.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the info on the programs. We'll look into them. David said he was wondering what Photoshop Elements is about. Pro versus elements - just the names indicate that I don't need the more expensive version. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-57998769173998270722007-04-21T06:21:00.000-05:002007-04-21T06:21:00.000-05:00The Bluebird in the cannon is a great shot. And p...The Bluebird in the cannon is a great shot. And purple flowers are always beautiful whether they're weeds or not, I say! <BR/> <BR/>Your 'Christmas Valentine's Easter letters' was fun to read! I never get my Christmas cards done on time although I usually try to get them done by Jan. sometime. Although one year I just skipped it. <BR/><BR/>About putting text on pictures, I guess it depends on how snazzy you want to be. If you just want to add text, there are probably lots of cheap software programs out there that allow you to add text. H gave me a program he already had called Macromedia Fireworks and that's what I use for my pictures and headers. The pro version of Photoshop is really expensive although there is the Photoshop Elements version that I've been wondering if it might be nice to have as it's considerably cheaper, around $100 instead of $600.tanabatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592550784537825632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-60783938960893618702007-04-21T04:38:00.000-05:002007-04-21T04:38:00.000-05:00Great post! I love your pictures. I need to get ...Great post! I love your pictures. I need to get out and take some more myself. It's just been so rainy and miserable lately. Supposed to be a beautiful weekend though, maybe I can get some. <BR/><BR/>Interested to see what you thought of the Gregory book. She's very hit or miss with me.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331915574696737725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-35253871588375512172007-04-20T22:11:00.000-05:002007-04-20T22:11:00.000-05:00Maggie,I have a pretty nice camera and a 125-300mm...Maggie,<BR/><BR/>I have a pretty nice camera and a 125-300mm zoom lens. It's called "cheating". :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-54521905531735487042007-04-20T21:06:00.000-05:002007-04-20T21:06:00.000-05:00How do you get these incredible pics?!? :DHow do you get these incredible pics?!? :Dmaggie moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02462439415973311990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-3038231675971773272007-04-20T20:30:00.000-05:002007-04-20T20:30:00.000-05:00Bellezza,I wondered where I'd seen an angel like t...Bellezza,<BR/><BR/>I wondered where I'd seen an angel like that! It's quite a lovely monument. Someday, I need to traipse up the hill and see who it memorializes. <BR/><BR/>No, I've never heard of a prayer labyrinth. It sounds cool, though. I'll have to look that up, thanks!<BR/><BR/>Chris,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for both the compliment and for playing along. I'll dash right over to see!!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-6924606844402263202007-04-20T20:11:00.000-05:002007-04-20T20:11:00.000-05:00Beautiful pics!I completed your meme mission, lol....Beautiful pics!<BR/><BR/>I completed your meme mission, lol.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255026646819281620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-79573423885438343212007-04-20T19:48:00.000-05:002007-04-20T19:48:00.000-05:00The angel reminds me of the one Les posted on her ...The angel reminds me of the one Les posted on her blog. Both are so beautiful. I wish I had one in my garden. In fact, I wish I had a prayer labyrinth as well. Have you ever seen those? They're a maze that you walk through as you pray, to help keep you focused or something I'm not sure. But they are beautiful.Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-46769395549084283812007-04-20T19:03:00.000-05:002007-04-20T19:03:00.000-05:00Chris,You'd be laughing right now, if you could se...Chris,<BR/><BR/>You'd be laughing right now, if you could see me. I tried on my new camo pants and olive t-shirt, just to see if they would fit. And, then I had to drop the kiddo off at swimming and hubby said, "Hey, let's go eat at Billy's" (Italian restaurant, believe it or not). I was soooo not planning to go out in public like this! The pizza was great, though. :)<BR/><BR/>Really? No bluebirds in N.O.? I'm shocked! They're gorgeous birds. I don't think I'd ever seen any before we moved here.<BR/><BR/>Nope, no fiction online except for my Nano excerpt (it's awful, IMHO). You'd have to sign up for a user ID to view it, though.<BR/><BR/>Andi,<BR/><BR/>It was my first bird in a cannon, to my knowledge. I think the fact that I've been taking a <B>lot</B> of photos has helped me to spot photo-opportunities a little better, so I just got all giddy when I was out walking and saw the bluebird pop into the cannon. You should have heard me squeal after he posed for me, too. :)<BR/><BR/>Hope you like my column. Now, I'm all nervous!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-32326839758753224292007-04-20T18:34:00.000-05:002007-04-20T18:34:00.000-05:00A bird in a cannon! Something I can honestly say I...A bird in a cannon! Something I can honestly say I've never seen before! Love it!<BR/><BR/>And I can't wait to read your column. Going now!Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-76151581186459253592007-04-20T18:28:00.000-05:002007-04-20T18:28:00.000-05:00The "just bought" paragraph at the end of this pos...The "just bought" paragraph at the end of this post cracked me up!<BR/><BR/>Beautiful pics as always. I've never seen a blue bird in new orleans...how sad..<BR/><BR/>I'd love to read some of your fiction. Have any hiding out anywhere online?chrisa511https://www.blogger.com/profile/05793512698366676453noreply@blogger.com