tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post6318794296312242153..comments2024-03-28T08:30:44.045+00:00Comments on Pegler Birding: A Day With Paul Ritchie - on 17th July, 2017Richard Peglerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-62419339707109725812017-08-06T08:44:44.750+01:002017-08-06T08:44:44.750+01:00Hi Wally. It's always a great pleasure to hear...Hi Wally. It's always a great pleasure to hear from you - thank you. I hope that it will not be too long before we are treated to some images of your own amazing dragons - but do take good care in that heat!<br /><br />I assure you that there was nothing serious going on when I had my 'funny turn'. I'm sure that Paul was more worried about the situation than I was!<br /><br />Lindsay and I are having a great weekend so far, and I'm just about to go out and seek more dragons - it's very cool for the time of year, but the sun is poking through intermittently, so fingers crossed.<br /><br />My very best wishes to you and Gini - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-92167358181691955502017-08-06T08:39:01.141+01:002017-08-06T08:39:01.141+01:00Thank you, Helma. We had a super time in The New F...Thank you, Helma. We had a super time in The New Forest, and it was good to be able to take some nature photos too.<br /><br />with my best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-44607634209515155922017-08-05T20:59:04.974+01:002017-08-05T20:59:04.974+01:00Well, you have left me (nearly) speechless!
What a...Well, you have left me (nearly) speechless!<br />What a glorious collection of images! I lingered over each one, wishing I had been there in person to see such beauty. Simply outstanding, Richard! You have motivated me to brave our high temperatures and humidity to go dragon hunting!<br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing these images! I hope you truly felt better and that nothing more serious was going on.<br /><br />Gini and I wish you and Lindsay all the best and hope you're enjoying your weekend.Wally Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121368850135565674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-68527208674615641902017-08-05T18:56:35.204+01:002017-08-05T18:56:35.204+01:00Hi Richard,
Great to be together with your family....Hi Richard,<br />Great to be together with your family. In a nice rack with a thatched roof :-) You investigated whether you could photograph beautiful dragonflies nearby, and you did really well! Really beautiful pictures of dragonflies and juffers. The Gold-ringed Dragonfly is fantastish !!! Also all other dragonflies are great. The many butterflies are beautiful natural gems ;-)<br /><br />Many regards, HelmaHelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01669041021568049241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-76885247392059344572017-08-03T09:43:11.363+01:002017-08-03T09:43:11.363+01:00Thank you for those kind words, Sonjia. I'm pl...Thank you for those kind words, Sonjia. I'm pleased that you thought my observation on the owls useful. Best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-3859296065124165392017-08-03T09:37:23.028+01:002017-08-03T09:37:23.028+01:00It really was a great day, John, thanks to Paul.
...It really was a great day, John, thanks to Paul.<br /><br />I hope we can have a trip out soon - it's been a long while! However, it doesn't look as if the weather's going to improve for the foreseeable future. I'm itching to get out and take some photos.<br /><br />Best wishes and fingers crossed - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-22823109215867819162017-08-02T19:24:05.328+01:002017-08-02T19:24:05.328+01:00Hello Richard, Thank you for your comments, and fo...Hello Richard, Thank you for your comments, and for telling me I had seen two different owls. I had no idea I was looking at a juvenile Little Owl. I have a lot to learn!:) I always intended to make a return visit to view your beautiful captures again, and it's been a pleasure.:)Breathtakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883608347810648676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-24875061771384121672017-08-02T09:59:54.439+01:002017-08-02T09:59:54.439+01:00Hi Richard and what a superb day out you had, sham...Hi Richard and what a superb day out you had, shame about feeling unwell but some wonderful images of dragons and damsels we are not likely to see locally. You most certainly had a good guide with the species seen in such a short time. All the best and see you soon if this weather ever improves. JohnTitus John Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02257227880929684276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-31559012118792029232017-08-01T11:40:54.738+01:002017-08-01T11:40:54.738+01:00Thanks, Stewart. Delighted to hear you managed som...Thanks, Stewart. Delighted to hear you managed some wildlife sightings in UK during your visit.<br /><br />Best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-85939400122054920752017-08-01T11:39:15.991+01:002017-08-01T11:39:15.991+01:00Blue butterflies are always a delight to see, no m...Blue butterflies are always a delight to see, no matter what species, Diane. Your image of the female blue was great but I really love your recent image of the male Common Blue. However, it's the Hoopoes in your garden that I'm really envious of!<br /><br />Thank you for your kind words. With my very best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-79765211500315720682017-08-01T11:20:15.496+01:002017-08-01T11:20:15.496+01:00Thank you, Bob. I had a wonderful day with these f...Thank you, Bob. I had a wonderful day with these fabulous dragonfleis and butterflies.<br /><br />Best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-39996430942375887202017-08-01T11:17:17.266+01:002017-08-01T11:17:17.266+01:00wonderful set of pictures - I caught up with a few...wonderful set of pictures - I caught up with a few of these species when I was back in the UK.<br /><br />You're right, the Four Candles sketch is a classic - I showed it to my kids a couple of months ago - and remember it well from my own 'youth'!!<br /><br />Cheers - Stewart M - MelbourneStewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-1427908451438890982017-07-31T21:35:20.861+01:002017-07-31T21:35:20.861+01:00Wow what amazing photos. I got a great shot of a ...Wow what amazing photos. I got a great shot of a female blue a couple of day back :-) Sorry that you had a 'turn' while you were out, 5 to 10 minutes seems like a long time when this sort of thing happens!!!<br />Take care and do not overdo things. Hope you have a good week DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-26353981636883840952017-07-31T13:11:09.864+01:002017-07-31T13:11:09.864+01:00The Dragonflies and the Butterflies are beautiful,...The Dragonflies and the Butterflies are beautiful, lovely photos.Bob Bushellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819577478571292055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-17359015363805058262017-07-31T12:44:21.986+01:002017-07-31T12:44:21.986+01:00Hi, Noushka. I'm always delighted if I can mak...Hi, Noushka. I'm always delighted if I can make someone laugh! <br /><br />Thank you for your kind words, which are much appreciated.<br /><br />Take good care, and have a splendid week - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-18369465790694153552017-07-31T12:37:18.386+01:002017-07-31T12:37:18.386+01:00Hi Adrian. I shall be eagerly looking forward to y...Hi Adrian. I shall be eagerly looking forward to your photographic encounters with dragonflies to see them with the 'Ward' treatment.<br /><br />Yesterday I noticed that, in a reply to an earlier question from you about my photographic equipment, I stated that most of the images in that post had been taken "at the full 50 mm" - that should have read "at the full 500 mm"!<br /><br />Best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-47360551911277617492017-07-31T12:31:41.974+01:002017-07-31T12:31:41.974+01:00It was a great day, David, with that 'turn'...It was a great day, David, with that 'turn' being a low point - mainly because of its imposition on Paul. Having been a tour operator and leader for many years, I've had some experience of clients having accidents, illness and incidents, and know how difficult such situations can be. I am, therefore, very grateful that Paul has said he would be happy to take me out again sometime in the future.<br /><br />My love to you and Miriam - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-33148820344415192392017-07-31T12:03:23.150+01:002017-07-31T12:03:23.150+01:00Thank you, Sonjia, for your very kind words. Sadly...Thank you, Sonjia, for your very kind words. Sadly, if all my blog posts were this long, I'd have to spend all my time writing and there wouldn't be time for photography!<br /><br />With my best wishes - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-63297937679929916952017-07-31T11:47:03.532+01:002017-07-31T11:47:03.532+01:00Thank you, Marc, for those kind words. It was a tr...Thank you, Marc, for those kind words. It was a truly splendid day, and I was pleased to get so many photos.<br /><br />With my best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-89613094371217689222017-07-31T11:42:55.456+01:002017-07-31T11:42:55.456+01:00Thank you, Anne. It's all down to great locati...Thank you, Anne. It's all down to great locations, an excellent guide, and good weather!<br /><br />Best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-35750641418604142632017-07-31T11:21:25.837+01:002017-07-31T11:21:25.837+01:00Hahaha Richard, you really got me going with a goo...Hahaha Richard, you really got me going with a good laugh about your comment on my blog!!<br />I though someone (YOU actually or maybe John!!!) would react to the new name I gave to my Grey white eyes! LOL!!!<br />Well and what a surprise to find all these delightful dragons here!<br />Some really excellent shots such as the Golden ring with the Calopteryx or the GR and the emperor in flight.<br />Truly exciting to come back with so many great photos.<br />Keep well and enjoy the new week!<br />Noushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-67094602577198120332017-07-31T06:26:04.146+01:002017-07-31T06:26:04.146+01:00All that work and excitement and any normal person...All that work and excitement and any normal person would have to have a lie down under the shade of their hat. I really must go Dragonflying soon. Thanks for the inspiration.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-36024011363905021832017-07-30T22:24:12.782+01:002017-07-30T22:24:12.782+01:00Obviously a very rewarding day out, Richard, and o...Obviously a very rewarding day out, Richard, and one that you will not soon forget. I am sorry to hear that you had a bit of a turn and it must have been quite the shock to Paul. It's always a guide's worst nightmare to have to deal with a seriously ill client, but of course this turned out to be a minor incident. Great photographs of many species you have never seen before. You will be itching to return!David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-32505430110856366542017-07-30T18:43:32.445+01:002017-07-30T18:43:32.445+01:00Hello Richard!:) Captivating images of all the dra...Hello Richard!:) Captivating images of all the dragonflies, damselflies and butterflies. The dragonfly with it's wings folded on one side of the body is knew to me too. There are many I have never seen, but have so enjoyed seeing them captured through your lens. I'm so pleased you had the best day ever photographing them, with your obliging guide Paul, but sorry you had the hypotension incident, it must have been a little scary! I really don't want your post to be shorter, I would like it to be LONGER, I could look at your captures all day!:) <br />Best Regards.Breathtakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883608347810648676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-89991065530571311552017-07-30T18:36:13.076+01:002017-07-30T18:36:13.076+01:00By far the best post Richard I have ever seen from...By far the best post Richard I have ever seen from you, from my point of view that is. Some top photos of your day and I've really enjoyed viewing them. Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.com