tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5731660835554890553.post6814953419110776923..comments2024-02-08T23:36:57.924-08:00Comments on bikesbirdsnbeasts: December Catch-upBlack Jack's Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436115876996209227noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5731660835554890553.post-39681937059786172822011-01-02T06:36:58.180-08:002011-01-02T06:36:58.180-08:00Thanks for the comments and encouragement, everyon...Thanks for the comments and encouragement, everyone! <br /><br />Dianne, I'm glad you enjoyed the photos.<br /><br />Penelope, I would love to see your pictures of the tree. I've never done it justice. <br /><br />EvenSong, I'm not sure what breed the dog was. He did tell us, but when I'm taking pictures, my focus is elsewhere:) I think he may be a Blue Merle Collie. I know the man who adopted him (I am so grateful that he did) said the dog's thin frame has something to do with his being the runt, and not having a normal chest/lung capacity. (I also appreciated and was interested in your comments about Equestrian Monument.)<br /><br />Phyllis, there was not a lot of information about the sculpture, Equestrian Monument. What I did read left me with some of the same questions you ask. I guess if art disturbs us, it has in some ways been successful. Have a wonderful new year and very enjoyable trip!<br /><br />Shirley, it was great to meet you! I've shown your beautiful dogs in a separate post, but was in such a rush to get them out to you, I realized afterwards that I forgot to express how much I enjoyed hearing about your biking and past times in Vancouver. Take care and have a Happy New Year!Black Jack's Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436115876996209227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5731660835554890553.post-42179994663983860212011-01-02T06:18:30.462-08:002011-01-02T06:18:30.462-08:00Thank you, Felix and Max! Great to hear from you....Thank you, Felix and Max! Great to hear from you. I've just looked at your pictures, Felix. They're truly wonderful! I've never been able to capture the city lights so beautifully. I'd love to know what settings you used. It was so nice to see the picture of the two of you - let me know if you are doing another tour. I'll be back at school tomorrow. We have only one German student, but I know she would love to meet you before you return home. Stay in touch and have a very Happy New Year.Black Jack's Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436115876996209227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5731660835554890553.post-16957945858615160272011-01-01T18:06:52.239-08:002011-01-01T18:06:52.239-08:00Hello Carol and Bill,
saw you two today at Kilby P...Hello Carol and Bill,<br />saw you two today at Kilby Park. Spent alot adult years in Vancouver. Thanks for the memories.<br />I think the horse and rider are reminiscent of the BC tax payers and the Olympics, Skytrain, and Expo monsters we will be paying for from here to the unknown future. :)<br />Lovely journal you keep. Glad I met you both. Happy Trails<br />ShirleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5731660835554890553.post-46848353543266371952010-12-31T20:05:34.850-08:002010-12-31T20:05:34.850-08:00Hey Carol,
its Felix and Max, the german students....Hey Carol,<br />its Felix and Max, the german students.<br />Nice blog with pretty pictures. By the way thank you for the nice text about us.<br />Here are some pictures I, Felix, have taken with my Camera that day before we have had met you and the image of the tree i promised you to send. Enjoy :-) :<br /><br />http://img23.imageshack.us/i/dsc0083kcopy.jpg/<br />http://img145.imageshack.us/i/dsc0359kopie.jpg/<br />http://img18.imageshack.us/i/dsc0050k3copy.jpg/<br />http://img801.imageshack.us/i/dsc0051kcopy.jpg/<br />http://img137.imageshack.us/i/dsc0119copy.jpg/<br /><br />It was nice to meet you and if you want to join us when we ll go for our next photographytour we would be more than happy to take some nice images together.<br /><br />Keep on going with your great work and best whishes,<br />Felix and MaxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5731660835554890553.post-8172699736969791882010-12-31T07:25:07.562-08:002010-12-31T07:25:07.562-08:00Wonderful! I have enjoyed reading about the last f...Wonderful! I have enjoyed reading about the last four months! The horse and bound rider is very disturbing because the man is roped so securely and will never escape. Why? Who tied him on his horse? Does the sculpture have a name?<br />I love all the pictures of birds, flowers, Bill and Blackjack!<br />Prospero ano nuevo!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5731660835554890553.post-64924922843485728882010-12-30T16:58:03.780-08:002010-12-30T16:58:03.780-08:00I can't say that I much like the equestrian sc...I can't say that I much like the equestrian sculpture: mostly because the horse looks so unhappy! The website talks about the rider looking off towards the future, while the horse is focused on the work at had, but I'm not sure understand it, especially with the ropes--is the rider dreaming of the future but "stuck" to the here and now? Many of the sculptor's other horse sculptures have the same agonized look about them-and most are letting the rider know they're not happy with their lot. The "bobbed tail" and accompanying lack of mane and forelock were not uncommon with workhorses of the past--it prevented entanglement with the harness. Not sure how that connects to the artist's interpretation of classic equestrian sculptures (think warhorse and general in the town square, an image the artist referred to on his site).<br /><br />On a cheerier note, the 12/19 sequence of "your" cormorant looks like he's wondering when the parade will arrive for his entertainment!<br /><br />As always, your bird shots are beautiful, as well as the first Christmas tree and the reflections of the seawall.<br /><br />And that sweet puppy! What breed is she? Seems too lanky for an Aussie (tho she reminds me of our Chewy), or a BC as far as that goes...<br /><br />I'm glad you're caught up--not only for your sake, but because there's just way too much to see and comment on in these long retrospective posts!EvenSonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032555334605790413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5731660835554890553.post-50912011110258851272010-12-30T14:56:13.930-08:002010-12-30T14:56:13.930-08:00Beautiful photos as always, Carol. I also enjoyed ...Beautiful photos as always, Carol. I also enjoyed the geometric Christmas tree and its reflection taken by the student from Germany. The moon pictures are simply amazing and remind me of a full moon photo you took several months ago. Touching a moon rock is awesome! Objects can easily be overlooked but you managed to capture many interesting items along your way. The equestrian statue is fascinating, particularly since you could almost feel the warmth of the horse’s breath. From the large hollow human head to the Time Top there were many interesting things to see. But I was most struck by the last photo since I, too, was at that tree and took very similar photos during the holidays. :)Penelope Noteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01965692242969563279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5731660835554890553.post-48856738696161703742010-12-30T14:25:51.552-08:002010-12-30T14:25:51.552-08:00Wonderful Carol, I don't know what to begin wi...Wonderful Carol, I don't know what to begin with as a favorite photo as you sure have a way of capturing the beauty and excitment of whatever you encounter. I love it all. You seem to be enjoying your new neighborhood so much and it gives me such a warm feeling to see and read all about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com