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すっかりご無沙汰しておりますが、お変わりありませんか。
Dear friends, it has been a long time…I hope you are all staying well.
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Brilliant capture!
Thank you so much 😊
Well look who is here! Good to see you Takami. That is a great shot you saw. Not sure what bird that is but so beautiful…Thanks for sharing! VK
Hello VK,
Thank you for your lovely comment. I am glad you enjoyed the photo. This bird is a Japanese Pied Wagtail. They are quite common here, but it’s always wonderful to see “familiar faces” 🙂 Thank you again for your comment, and my best wishes always!
Welcome back, Takami. What a lovely capture!
Hello Kally,
Thank you for your warm words! It is great to be back, and I am glad you enjoyed the photo 🙂
It has been a long time .. lovely to see your post! Super photo 😊
Hello Julie,
Thank you for your warm words! It’s great to be back and I also look forward to your future blog articles too 🙂
Hope all is well!
Ah, Spring! I hope you are having a lovely one, Takami. Here in Portugal it has gone from winter to summer, skipping spring altogether.
Hello dear friend! So happy to hear from you. I have received notification of your latest post and will read it soon! I can relate how the seasons seem to “skip” – especially in recent years.
Will be stopping by your lovely site shortly 🙂
I wonder if spring is also bringing you extra chores. Thank goodness I always seem to have a little bit more energy in spring than winter. Big hug from a sunny and dry Portugal. ☀️
Yes indeed, Spring does bring lots of extra chores, especially around the house. But of course these are part of the joy and privilege of having a home, and like you, I thankfully have more energy during the warmer months. Being in the sunlight also helps my mood too 🙂
I will be stopping by your lovely blog over the weekend. Please continue to take good care my friend!
Dear Takami,
It’s nice to see a new photo by you. I hope you are well and have been enjoying this most beautiful season of the year.
Warm wishes,
Tanja
Hello Tanja,
Thank you so much for your kind words. It means a lot to me. It is great to be back and I look forward to sharing more photos soon.
I have been enjoying your posts and commenting, but my comments may have been moved to the spam folder.
Thanks again for your warm wishes and please continue to take care and stay well❤️
I look forward to seeing more of your photos soon, Takami. 😊
If your comments ended up in my spam folder, I apologize. I keep forgetting to look at it and when I just did, there were more than 950 messages, all of which seemed to have some kind of pornographic content. I erased all of them. If some of them were yours, I’m sorry. I will try to check the spam folder more regularly in the future.
Dear Tanja,
I completely understand! And of course, it is not your fault at all. I don’t understand why WP suddenly marks some comments as spam, but it seems to happen every now and then.
I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your blog articles, and I apologize if my comments don’t make it through. Best wishes always ❤️
I deeply appreciate all your kindness and support, dear Takami. Thank you so much! 🙏
I remember days like this, but was not fortunate enough to get a photo then.
Thank you for your visit and comment. Spring has been very nice in my country, and I am glad you enjoyed the photo.
Nice shot 💚
Thank you 😊
Welcome back, Takami. What an interesting view of a familiar bird.
Hello Mr. P,
Thank you so much for your warm comment. It is great to be back, and I hope to post to a regular schedule again.
I am happy you enjoyed our local bird. Wagtails are quite “familiar” here too, and as such, they are often over-looked by photographers. I wanted this little fellow to enjoy the spotlight 🙂
Our best wishes to you and Mrs. P always. I hope Milky Bar is behaving 😉
Milky Bar is doing well 😺, thank you, although he has put on some weight (it happens to most of us, sadly, as we get older 🙂) . Best wises to you and your family.
Thank you Mr P, much appreciated 🙂
I have been keeping up and sometimes commenting on your wonderful blog, but my comments may have been sent to the “spam” pile…
Hi Takami. I very rarely check the spam pile, but have just done so and found your latest comment there. Very strange! I shall be sure to check it after each post in future. Thank you for pointing out this puzzling anomaly.
Best wishes to you! 🙂
Cute ! Beautiful shot ! Thanks for sharing 💙🥰
Thank you for your kind word! I am glad you enjoyed the photo 🙂
It’s my pleasure stay blessed 🤗🥰
Welcome back! It is nice to see your photos again and know that you are well!
Thank you very much Sylvie.
Your poetry and photos have encouraged me to keep up with my blog. Thank you for the inspiration 🙂
Best wishes,
Takami
Thank you Takami it is very nice of you to say that🙂
Such a lovely image! 🙂
Thank you for your kind comment!
I wish you a wonderful day 🙂
Nice to see you back! Lovely photo.
Thank you Belinda! Your comment means a lot to me, and I thrilled you enjoyed a Spring moment with our local wagtails 🙂
A lovely Spring vista Takami, with an interesting profile.
Thank you Ash, your comment is a blessing and a great way to start the new week.
My husband and I just returned from a mini-birding day trip, it was wonderful to spend a day outside at our favorite nature reserve and greet the waders who are stopping by. It makes a feel a deep connection with your country, as we know the birds share the same route during their remarkable journey.
I am finally almost done catching up on backlogged emails and will send an update soon.
Hello again Ash,
I have been catching up on (and enjoying very much) your birding articles, but it appears my comments may have been sent to your spam folder. (I don’t understand why, but this seems to happen from time to time)
It appears So Takami but I check my spam daily and have not seen any there. Blessings my friend
Your photos are little jewels in my week. Love this one!
Thank you so much Noelle! It is great to be back, and your comment means a lot to me 🙂
You’re welcome, I’ve been missing you!
Superb capture from a dramatic viewpoint!
Thank you Mr. Hien. I have been away from the blog world, but your photos have encouraged me to go outside and spend time with our avian friends 🙂
Glad to see you again, Takami. Happy Spring!
Thank you very much Herman! Wishing you, Jimi and all your dear ones a safe and happy Spring too 🙂
And as often happens, my comment posted before I finished. It’s such a delight to hear from you and see your lovely work. I’ve missed seeing the world through your eyes and the lens of your camera, dear friend. 💙
Hello Carol,
Thank you so much for your encouraging comments. It is great to be “back” and I am so grateful for the warm welcome. I sincerely look forward to sharing more photos in the weeks to come!
Such an amazing photo, Takami – it convey a powerful sense of presence and vitality 💜