tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post843820144372444095..comments2023-10-29T13:13:23.490+01:00Comments on My Life in the Charente: A Few Bugs Around the Garden and a Feathered FriendDianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-68526003765369039612011-08-04T08:52:36.595+02:002011-08-04T08:52:36.595+02:00Two fit and fun gals thanks for the comment and th...Two fit and fun gals thanks for the comment and the visit. As long as bugs stay outside I am happy with them, I don't like them in the house!! DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-10375490907171554892011-08-04T03:00:40.694+02:002011-08-04T03:00:40.694+02:00great photos but i hate bugs!great photos but i hate bugs!Two fit and fun galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911921579763949068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-71832671944700688162011-07-17T09:05:12.485+02:002011-07-17T09:05:12.485+02:00chubskulit thanks, some are cute but others...... ...chubskulit thanks, some are cute but others...... DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-18994476080240029852011-07-17T09:04:18.436+02:002011-07-17T09:04:18.436+02:00Kristy, glad you enjoyed the pictures, bugs always...Kristy, glad you enjoyed the pictures, bugs always take me a long time to take photos of!! DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-39401393140986704882011-07-17T01:26:52.531+02:002011-07-17T01:26:52.531+02:00You've got some beautiful critters in your gar...You've got some beautiful critters in your garden. I am not into worms but those bugs are cute.Chubskulit Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001712096042262296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-87773885362482146792011-07-16T05:37:31.697+02:002011-07-16T05:37:31.697+02:00Oooo... thanks so much for posting this! It has be...Oooo... thanks so much for posting this! It has been a hectic week. I'm glad at least I'm feeling good by lookng at these pictures. Nice shoot!<br />KristyMy Little Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11355264641236573775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-29185530849938319112011-07-15T21:29:08.033+02:002011-07-15T21:29:08.033+02:00Olga I have to admit to being impressed with mysel...Olga I have to admit to being impressed with myself getting that hummingbird hawk moth with my little camera!!! I love listening to the owls but the little owl has a completely different call to a normal owl, it sounds almost like a kitten calling! DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-69418714193506727932011-07-15T20:42:35.344+02:002011-07-15T20:42:35.344+02:00I consider butterflies and birds some of the most ...I consider butterflies and birds some of the most difficult subjects to photograph. It's wonderful that you have managed to take such a photo of the hummingbird. I love owls. We have one in the neighbourhood, hooting in the evening :)Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10652566920769043373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-76040270798896461122011-07-15T16:14:22.903+02:002011-07-15T16:14:22.903+02:00Cuisine de Provence well some of them are!!! Diane...Cuisine de Provence well some of them are!!! DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-19594173694692096832011-07-15T16:13:53.529+02:002011-07-15T16:13:53.529+02:00Magda, thanks for the kind comments and good wishe...Magda, thanks for the kind comments and good wishes. I hope you have a fantastic holiday, we will be here when you return in September :-) Take care. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-85077689293715980352011-07-15T14:56:14.739+02:002011-07-15T14:56:14.739+02:00Lovely little beasts!Lovely little beasts!Cuisine de Provencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14179654559093072126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-83452450946837787462011-07-15T14:17:38.954+02:002011-07-15T14:17:38.954+02:00Diane, congratulations!!!!
You are a big photo-tal...Diane, congratulations!!!!<br />You are a big photo-talent!!!!<br />Fantastic photos!!!<br />I wish you a happy summer,why am away from the Internet, until September.<br />Sorry about that.<br />Many greetingsmagdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14348628808078637370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-83034263803482036282011-07-15T08:06:16.388+02:002011-07-15T08:06:16.388+02:00Peggy other than the spider the others were not a ...Peggy other than the spider the others were not a problem. I will never live to like eight legged insects :-) DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-84347364955399831722011-07-15T01:07:41.154+02:002011-07-15T01:07:41.154+02:00I definitely wouldn't be brave enough to photo...I definitely wouldn't be brave enough to photograph any of these bugs closely!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456032622571187918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-11619436730448829722011-07-14T21:04:54.083+02:002011-07-14T21:04:54.083+02:00Christine's Pantry, thanks for the kind commen...Christine's Pantry, thanks for the kind comments, I agree the owl is quite stunning. I love having them around. Take care DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-71617086059841297692011-07-14T21:02:14.141+02:002011-07-14T21:02:14.141+02:00Thanks Hélène, I am quite happy to photograph them...Thanks Hélène, I am quite happy to photograph them while in the garden. I don't like them in the house and I can only handle some of them!!! DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-36468112927300712182011-07-14T20:52:39.390+02:002011-07-14T20:52:39.390+02:00Rosaria I have some followers who are very talente...Rosaria I have some followers who are very talented when it comes to identification. I find it very difficult to identify these bugs. take care DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-47759492889194452432011-07-14T20:52:00.372+02:002011-07-14T20:52:00.372+02:00Great post! Love the photos. The owl is beautiful....Great post! Love the photos. The owl is beautiful.Christine's Pantryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04667351264908715753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-84467605116842563552011-07-14T20:49:43.331+02:002011-07-14T20:49:43.331+02:00Hi Andrea, I love the idea of the 'big nose...Hi Andrea, I love the idea of the 'big nose' can see me using that now for the rest of time, it is very apt! Have a good weekend DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-22794962908859402802011-07-14T17:35:13.215+02:002011-07-14T17:35:13.215+02:00I usually don't like insects at all but I love...I usually don't like insects at all but I love your pictures ! ;o)<br />HélèneHélène (Cannes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03800684312567382051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-77888976921428126562011-07-14T17:28:18.251+02:002011-07-14T17:28:18.251+02:00Easy does it for me! I love to watch these critter...Easy does it for me! I love to watch these critters, but I wouldn't pick them up either, ever since I get a big swell just pruning roses. I did enjoy all the variety you showed, and the knowledge your readers brought to bear.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-86759149449687477952011-07-14T17:24:07.051+02:002011-07-14T17:24:07.051+02:00You have some very good shots in these post.
I rea...You have some very good shots in these post.<br />I really love the Humming Bird Moth.<br />When I was a child I called it "Big Nose" and I was used to wait for it,on my mother's flowers, in the late evening.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08807180040233279788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-72295653089877704742011-07-14T15:06:11.402+02:002011-07-14T15:06:11.402+02:00Sam I am just fine with bugs and snakes, just don&...Sam I am just fine with bugs and snakes, just don't put spiders, praying mantis or stick insects near me, not brave at all!!! DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-40909748322721606352011-07-14T14:46:20.135+02:002011-07-14T14:46:20.135+02:00Fabulous photos Diane. I am much too squeamish to ...Fabulous photos Diane. I am much too squeamish to get near bugs, even good gardening bugs. To heck whether you know their names or not. You are one brave gardener. <br />SamSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-57086965292966715732011-07-13T21:39:41.133+02:002011-07-13T21:39:41.133+02:00Even a photo of a snake makes me freeze in fear, s...Even a photo of a snake makes me freeze in fear, so I appreciate the warnings you show on your blog Diane! Yes had a brilliant 5 days, meeting Froggy was the icing on my birthday cake! Now I am recuperating and catching up on lost sleep! I should be back blogging with tales of London soon-ish :) before a friend arrives from Britanny on Saturday!!!Dollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12477812986531102750noreply@blogger.com