Your Majesty
Featured in Eye Contact August 13, 2009.
Top Ten in the “The Bird of Prey Challenge” in Eye Contact August 12, 2009.
Featured in Accentuate the Eyes July 31, 2009.
Featured in Friends of Bangor and North Down Camera Club, Northern Ireland July 26, 2009.
Featured in Americas ~ Rural, Urban, Wild, Free July 25, 2009.
Another of the wonderful creatures being mended and kept healthy by the good people at the Lathrop E. Smith Environmental Education Center near Olney, Maryland. Once back on his feet … er … wings … out into the wild he’ll go!! I love to hear them calling outside my house!!
Based on the full size images that I have of him, I believe this to be a red-tailed hawk.
From Wikipedia:
“The Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is a medium-sized bird of prey, one of three species colloquially known in the United States as the “chickenhawk,” though it rarely preys on chickens. It breeds throughout most of North America, from western Alaska and northern Canada to as far south as Panama and the West Indies, and is one of the most common buteos in North America. There are fourteen recognized subspecies, which vary in appearance and range. It is one of the largest members of the genus Buteo in North America, typically weighing from 690 to 1600 grams (1.5 to 3.5 pounds) and measuring 45–65 cm (18 to 26 in) in length, with a wingspan from 110 to 145 cm (43 to 57 in). The Red-tailed Hawk displays sexual dimorphism in size, with females averaging about 25% heavier than males.
The Red-tailed Hawk occupies a wide range of habitats and altitudes, including deserts, grasslands, coniferous and deciduous forests, tropical rainforests, agricultural fields and urban areas. It lives throughout the North American continent, except in areas of unbroken forest or the high arctic. It is legally protected in Canada, Mexico and the United States by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Because they are so common and easily trained as capable hunters, the majority of hawks captured for falconry in the United States are Red-tails. Falconers are permitted to take only hawks in their first year. Adults, which may be bred, are not permitted to be taken for falconry. Falconers prefer to train first year hawks, which have not been locked into uncooperative adult behaviors.
The Red-tailed Hawk also has significance in Native American culture. Its feathers are considered sacred by some tribes, and are used in religious ceremonies.”
Image taken with the Nikon D40x and the 18-200mm vr Nikon lens on June 10, 2009. Cropped and layered with texture from CGTextures
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jewelskings
Wow! Lois this is great! So regal!
Lois Bryan replied
Hey Jewel … thank you so so much … I’ve been trying for so long to get a good shot of one in flight … I so love these creatures!!!!
jeffrae
Wonderful job on this shot!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Jeffrae!! Thank you very much!!! So glad you liked it!!
Joanne Bradley
Fabulous image Lois! Wow! Amazing closeup of this hawk and wonderful treatment. I lovew the golden tones and those eyes are mesmerizing!
Lois Bryan replied
Joanne … thank you sooo much … yes their eyes are sooo amazing!!! So glad you liked it, hon!!!
Delany Dean
Oh, beautiful, beautiful, and well done!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Delany!!! thank you very much!!!!!
MICKSPIXPHOTOS
Excellent capture, Lois. Well done.
Lois Bryan replied
Hey Mick!!!! Thank you so so much!!! These guys are sooo majestic … i just adore them!! The opportunity to see one up close was just a gift!!!!
Donna Adamski
Beautiful work Lois :)
Lois Bryan replied
hey Donna … thank you so much!!!!
♥Trena Sheffi...
Fab Shot Sweetie:))))))))))))))xoxox
Lois Bryan replied
Hey Trena!!!! So glad you liked this one!!!
lorilee
How wonderful!!!!!! A PRECIOUS, PRECIOUS image of this magnificent bird!!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Lori!!!!! So glad you liked this one, hon!!!
Suzanne Chouinard
Beautiful! Exceptional capture and great layering.
Lois Bryan replied
Many, many thanks!! Yes, the layering was the right way to go with this one … so glad you liked it!!!
ElohiAdanata
A very stunning creation, love the mood and texture throughout!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you very much … I’m glad you felt the mood, too!!!
Teresa Zieba
Wow gorgeous bird and I love the treatment you gave this image. Outstanding work.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Tenia!!! Thank you … the treatment was just luck … I was just fooling around and … poof … it turned out!!! LOL!!!!
Jennifer Potter
Lovely treatment and a fantastic shot Lois. When I was a little girl, my dad found one of these beauties. It was injured and too weak to fly. We took care of him until he was strong enough to survive on his own. So glad to hear that this wonderful creature will be returning to the wild soon.
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, Jennifer!!! I love reading your story!!!! That is so so wonderful!!! My uncle used to do the same thing. They lived on a big farm and it seemed like every time I went down there another wild thing was being cared for!!!
Scott Bricker
yeah, that’s the attitude! nice shot/composition…!
Lois Bryan replied
LOL!!! Scott .. I loved your note!!!! Thank you!!!!!
Beve Brown-Clark
Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous! O gosh did I say fabulous…wonderful treatment…really sets his look off! Brilliant work my dear!
Lois Bryan replied
Hey sweetheart … thank you very, very much!!!! YAY!!! BEVIE LIKES IT!!! WHEEE!!! hugzz!!!
Beve Brown-Clark
Silly girl…of course I love it!! ( grin )
lozzar
Gorgeous.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Lorraine!!!! Thank you!!!
Irene Burdell
Beautiful work Lois .
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Irene!!!!!
Karen Tillotson
Lovely, lovely. lovely!!!!! Fabulous textural layering Lois…it makes this is an awesome image of this very fine looking hawk. Looks truly stunning in a frame…! Great work madame!!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Bless your heart, Karen … I’m only trying to keep up with you in the “awesome” department!!!!!! Thank you so much … I am glad you liked this one!!!!! Hugzzz!!!!
naturelover
Spectacular Lois!!! Just Great what more apart from adding it to my favs!!
Lois Bryan replied
Awww Pauline … thank you so so much for the wonderful compliment and for the fave!!! Hugzz!!!
terugvanver
like it
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, Henk!!!! YAY!!
jesika
Lovely focus on the eyes.
jx
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, hon … if you look closely you can see me!!!! He was probably thinking … “if I peck her, will she taste as good as mouse??”
Angel Gold
Beautiful work Lois
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Angel!!! Thank you so much!!!
Svetlana Sewell
WOW! Lost for words!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, sweetie!!!
bowenite
Great shot. Cute face!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you very much!!!
Brandie1
Fantastic
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Brandie!!! Thank you so much!!
Clive
Beautiful capture and superb work Lois, into the faves
Lois Bryan replied
Dear Clive!!! Thank you so much for your always appreciated kindness … and for the fave!!!! hugzzzz!!!
AnnDixon
This is outstanding work, very well done,
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, sweetie!!!
JonRussell
Thats just beautiful, what an amazing capture! ;-)
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much, Jon!!!
Renee Dawson
SMASHING image & work Lois. This has got to be one of my favs. Love it!
Lois Bryan replied
Renee, darling girl!!! Thank you so much!!
kalaryder
Terrific shot
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiii Kala, hon!!!!! Thank you very much!!!
Deborah H. Benoit
Wonderful treatment and capture!!
Lois Bryan replied
Deborah, thank you … I’m glad you liked the treatment!!!
Mike Oxley
Beautiful shot and very interesting write up. Very nicely done.
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much, Mike … I appreciate your kind note!!
budrfli
awesom portrait and treatment, we witnessed an awesome hunt with one in our front yard, just last week
Lois Bryan replied
Hi sweetie … thank you!!!! OOO … did you!!!! We have them flying around in our back all the time … we’re on the edge of parkland and all kinds of critters are out there all the time. But a hunt!! That must have been pretty exciting!!!
Evita
Beautiful image & wonderful work !!! :D
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Evita!!!! Thank you very much, hon!!!
ericseyes
Amazing shot of her, she looks sad though. Wonderful POV Lois.
Lois Bryan replied
You know, Eric, I think so too. The only thing they have to go on really is our tone of voice … they can’t know we’re trying to help them!!!!
Tracy Faught
These birds really are majestic! Love watching them around here! This is a soul grabbing image! So very beautiful and well done!! :]
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, Tracy … what a beautiful expression … “soul grabbing” ... thank you so much!!! It’s the beautiful eyes, I think!!!!
ilpo laurila
Fabulous capture Lois.
Lois Bryan replied
Hello dear Ilpo!!!! Thank you so much!!!!
ericseyes
erh, I mean he,him!
Lois Bryan replied
lol … it might be a “her” ... I usually use the generic male pronouns just ‘cuz … meaning, I didn’t check the gender LOL!!!
billfox256
They are truly a magnificent bird. I had one on (I should say over) my property, but have not seen him yet this year. A really terrific shot. Bill
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, Bill …. so glad you liked this one, sweetie. I hope your buddy comes back!!!
vadim19
Brilliant work, Lois! Wonderful treatment.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Vadim!!! Thank you very much!!!!
LeilaniMelayna
SO Unique & so beautifully adorable in my book! Excellent composition!
Smiles Leilani
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Leilani!! Thank you so much for your lovely note!!!
Lynda McDonald
wonderful work Lois, the eyes are fabulous on the hawk and your texturing just works to enhance it, nice nice work
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiiii Lynda!!!!! Thank you … YOU … the queen of wild birdies … sooo honored that you enjoyed this one!!! Hugzz!!
ClaraM
You do awesome work Lois, love to check in and see what you’ve done next
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, Clara … what a lovely comment … thank you very much … i’m honored!!!
SandraRos
Now you have robbed me of all my words ! All that I can get out of my mouth is a breathless …............ WOOOOOOOWWWWOOOOO !!
Lois Bryan replied
LOL … you darling goof!!!! Well? Now you know how I feel when I visit YOUR portfolio!!!!!!! Thank you!!! hugzzz!!!
Ric Alexander
Wonderful Image. Love the stare.
Lois Bryan replied
Hey Ric!!!! Thank you!!!!!!
elisab
This is gorgeous. How did you get so close? Nice textured background.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Elisa!!!!! Thank you so much!!!! He was actually in a cage at the Smith Center. I didn’t find anyone around or I would have asked some questions, but generally any wild thing hurt or sick in the area is cared for and then, if possible, released. So I’m assuming this guy falls into that category.
Lois Bryan replied
a HUGE HUGE cage, I might add … at least 12 feet high, maybe more … and diameter of floor space about 4 to 6 feet. He was on the branches of a tree in the cage … which has a roof … and which is in a VERY shady spot.
kathy s gillen...
Fantastic work
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Kathy!!! Thank you so much!!!!
Lois Bryan
LeilaniMelayna
You’re very welcome, Lois!
Smiles Leilani
Gloria Abbey
Fantastic work on this portrait, Lois. His/Her sad expression is a heartbreaker. I can almost see a tear added here. Never hugged a bird before but I sure would like to comfort this one. :((
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Gloria!!!!! Thank you sooo much!!! And I agree about the sad expression … bless his heart … I told him he’d be well and out and about soon .. but I don’t think he understood me. (Thank heavens no PEOPLE were around!!! LOL!!! I always talk to my subject when I’m snapping them even bears, lol! ) But my tone was comforting … so I did hug him with words, don’t worry!!!!
XVR Photo
Fantastic shot and title! If only we all would treat animals like royalty!
Lois Bryan replied
I so agree, Xenia!!!!! Thank you , sweetie!!
Tibby Steedly
Oh, Lois, this is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!! Your photo of this lovely, noble bird and the textures…HAPPY DANCE HERE GOING ON!! And a fav for me!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, darling girl!!!!! LOL!!! You’re GOOD DANCER, you know that??? Must be all that practice from all your Features lately, lolol!!!!! happy hugzzz!!!!
Richard Veal
Excellent work Lois.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Richard!!!! Thank you so much!!!! How kind of you to stop by!!
Jan Piller
Ooooooh!!! I love this close up! your PP is excellent and really suitable for this birdy!
Lois Bryan replied
Ah, Jan … YOU are my inspiration and my muse!!!!! Thank you, dearie!!!! I’m honored that you approve!!!!! yay!
Colleen Milburn
Oh, Lois – this is just so beautiful – those old soul wise eyes!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiiii Colleeeeeen!!!!!!! OOO how the heck are ya??? Thank you, thank you, sweetie!!!!! And yes, aren’t these eyes just the most amazing things??? So glad you enjoyed this one!!!
rodsfotos
Now that really is up close and personal Lois, a beautiful detailed portrait of this wonderful bird of prey, you made the most of this wonderful opportunity, only wish I was there with you,
Regards, Rod.
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so very much, Rod!!!!! Next time you’re on this end of the pond it would be my very great pleasure to bring you here!!!!!!
Donna Ridgway
Wonderful picture of an incredible bird. Those eyes!
Lois Bryan replied
thank you so much, Donna … I agree with you … the eyes on this fella certainly are amazing!!
LudaNayvelt
wooooooooooooooooooooooow! super close up & treatment. Lois, love it
Lois Bryan replied
lol … thanks Luda!!!!!! Hugzz!!!
Glenda Remaklus
How beautiful ….... !
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Glenda!!! Thank you … so glad you like it!!!!
micmac
Superb treatment and texture…BEAUTIFUL!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so so much!!!!! He’s a beautiful creature .. I was lucky to finally be able to get a decent shot of one of these guys!!!
PPPhotoArt
OMG i LOVE him so much, what a gorgeous capture!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much!!!! Yep … he’s a beauty for sure!!!
Steve Chapple
Amazing, Such beauty and I love the layering work.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Steve!!! Thank you … I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!!!
Lucindawind
hes a beauty too .. I hope he gets wellsoon
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, sweetie!!!! I’m sure he will be!!!
Brian Dodd
Wonderful Image!!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Brian!!! Thank you!!!
LjMaxx
Fabulous imagery Lois. Love this~
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiii dear Lj!!!!! Thank you sweetie!!!!
KatsEye
Just gorgeous!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Kats!!!!! Thank you ver much!!!
BarbaraManis
Lois, this is brilliant. Wonderful texture and treatment. Love it!
Lois Bryan replied
Hiii Barbara … thank you … this little guy is in the same place as my owl … so glad you liked him!!! Hugzzz!!!
Jens Helmstedt
Stunning! Great work!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Jens … thank you!!!!
Malcolm Chant
WOW what an awsome Bird, so regal & beautiful,
This is a great shot young Lois.
Lois Bryan replied
Malcolm thank you so much!!!! Yes, they are gorgeous aren’t they!!!!!
Lyn Evans
What a fabulous image Lois…beautiful treatment….when did you post this…hands on hips….I missed this one. He’s gorgeous!
Lois Bryan replied
LOL thank you, Lyn!!! He is gorgeous … so glad you found him!!!!
Meeli Sonn
Thanks Luis for such a great photo sharind, so lovely of you. This is gorgeous and stunning.
Lois Bryan replied
Meeli, you are such a sweetheart!!! Thank YOU!!!!!
Marjorie Wallace
Oooh, what a marvelous image this is. So gorgeous and that soulful look that you captured in her/his eyes is perfect. Your textures give this a tender and moody feeling. How smitten I am with this.
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, Marjie!!!! You sweetheart … what a lovely comment!!!!! I sooo appreciate your visit and kindness!!! Hugzz!!!
Christophe Testi
Fabulous work!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so very much, Christophe!!!!
helmutk
Lovely work !
Lois Bryan replied
Hello, hello Helmut!!!! Thank you so much!!!!
hugo
Just superb, color and exposure
Lois Bryan replied
Hugo … many thanks for your visit and your kind note!!! I appreciate it!!!
Michael Rucci
I love the look of this Lois the next time we meet in aug.at the shoot remind me to tell you of the story i have of this magnifacent bird
mike
Lois Bryan replied
Hey Mike!!!! Thank you … and I’ll definitely remind you … can’t wait to hear it!!!
mikebov
wonderful portrait
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much, Mike!!!
Nature's Realm
beautiful portrait. Dennis
Lois Bryan replied
Hello Dennis!!!! Thank you!! I appreciate your visit and lovely note very much!!!
Carol Barona
this is fantastic – wow, such feeling in those eyes!
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, Carol … yes, those eyes captured me!!!!! So glad you “got” it too!!!!!
robpixaday
THOSE EYES!!!!!!!
What a sweet but forceful face!
FABULOUS!!!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Hello darling girl!!!! Thank you, thank you … yes, it’s an amazing face … I was so thrilled to be able to get this close!!!!
Lois Bryan
Von McKnelly
I don’t believe I’ve seen a bird with so much soulfulness in the eyes before. Kudos Lois!!
Lois Bryan replied
Von, thank you … that’s the perfect description … “soulfulness”!!!
Shaun Whiteman
A beautiful shot, wonderfully processed Lois, great work as always!!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Shaun!!!! Thank you … this is one of my current favorites … I’m always honored when someone like yourself, whose work I admire so much, stops by!!!! Thank you again!!!
PhotoAmbiance
Wow, fantastic work and an awesome bird! Great with the texture!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so very much … so glad you enjoyed this one!!
Sharon Mau
Aloha Lois, it is a beautiful work of art. Congratulations on your feature today in Americas ~ Rural, Urban, Wild, Free
24 July 2009
Lois Bryan replied
My dearest Sharon!!!!! Thank you so so much!!!!! I can’t tell you how much this particular Feature means to me!!!!! Hugzz!!!
RavenSoul
Instant Fav!
Lois Bryan replied
Oh thank you sweetie!!!! hugzz!!
Sharon Mau
Aloha sweetheart, I just logged on a few minutes ago and saw your note in my activity feed. How are you this morning dearest Lois?
Lois Bryan replied
Hey gorgeous!!!!! So sorry I missed this earlier … the morning was lovely here … it’s summer and the days are rich with sunlight and warm breezes!!!! I hope your day was as lovely!!!! I’ve wondered … have you been troubled by the ash and smoke from the volcano??
Anji Johnston
A stunning capture Lois – you have so captured the fragility of this beautiful creature
Lois Bryan replied
Anji, thank you!!!!! What a beautiful comment!!
Alan McMorris
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, Alan!!!!! What a wonderful honor!!!!! Thank you so so much!!!!!! YAY!!!!
Deon de Waal
I really like this shot…..he looks so sad….i din’t know birds could look sad…....excellent work
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Deon … yes, he does look sad, doesn’t he. Thanks so much for your thoughtful note!!
hsien-ku
breathtaking shot – he is so graceful and poised and yet so vulnerable at the same time. beautiful!
Lois Bryan replied
thank you so much … may I say you’ve described this image perfectly … you’ve put into words exactly how I see him, too!!!! Thank you again!!!
Mark Allen
Congratulations and well done!
Lois Bryan replied
Mark thank you so very much!!!!
Danielle Espin
Beautiful shot, love the expression (emotion) caught in it’s eyes.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Danielle!!!!! Thank you!!!!! It really caught at me, too!!
Angel Gold
Such beautiful work
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Angel!!!! Thank you!!!!!
♥Trena Sheffi...
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, you DARLING!!!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you soooo much!!!!! I’m sooo honored!!!!
Cindirelli
This is totally awesome ~ congratulations on all of your well deserved features! ~:)
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you very much … this one is a personal favorite … I’m thrilled you enjoyed it!!!!!!
Andrew Leighton
I’m stunned! This is amazing, brilliant work Lois! :)
Lois Bryan replied
Andrew, hello, hello!!!!! Thank you so much for the visit and kind words!!!
BigD
Wow, that’s close and well done with the textures
Lois Bryan replied
So glad you like this one … I have several of him … he posed so beautifully for me I have stalked these guys endlessly trying to get a decent shot in the wild … but they are fast and very smart!! How I adore them!!!!
Nira Dabush
Very beautiful…
artistic feel to it.
Lois Bryan replied
thank you so much, Nira!!!!
joak
nae wonder its hud aw these features its brilliant a fav!
Lois Bryan replied
Ahh, Joak … thank you!!!!! It’s the creature himself that’s brilliant!!!! Believe me!!!!
Noelene Davies
Amazing and stunning capture Lois.
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much … this is one of my favorites!!!!!! Always such a treat when others enjoy it, too!!
LeighN
Awesome capture and wonderful processing! The textured effect you’ve used, works so well with this image, a favourite!
Lois Bryan replied
Leigh … I’m completely honored!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!
Ray Johnston
Love this one.
Lois Bryan replied
Awww Ray … I almost feel like I didn’t have anything to do with this one … the bird himself made all the magic. Thanks!!!!
Trish Woodford
Wonderful capture Lois, and the processing is perfect, love his eyes :)
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Trish … thank you so so much … he is a beauty!!!!
Tamara Kenneally
stunning work
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Tamara … thank you!!!!
Susanne Correa
Very well done Lois, this is stunning, love the texture!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you … I’m honored!!!! You know how I adore your critter-shots!!!!!!
JennyDean
how wonderful Lois :)
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Jenny!!!! Thank you so much!!!
SandraRos
CONGRATULATIONS on your top 10 !!!!
jdmphotography
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, thank you so so so much!!!!! I’m sooo honored!!!!!
Arrowman
A well deserved top ten for this superb image, congrats Lois !
Lois Bryan replied
Colin, thank you so much, hon!!! I can’t believe it … there were so many extraordinary entries!!!! Thank you!!!
Rick & Deb Larson
HUGE CONTRACTS Lois, on your Top Ten Finish and Feature …. WTG GIRL!!!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ :)
Lois Bryan replied
You darlings … thank you oooo so much!!!!! I’m just so thrilled!!! Hugzzz!!!
Steve Buffington
A fav. What more needs to be said. Great capture. Great treatment.—Steve
Lois Bryan replied
Steve thanks so much … I love this guy too!!! Bless his heart!!!
geoff curtis
Brilliant work, the eyes have it !
Lois Bryan replied
Geoff … thank you so much … isn’t he a beauty!!
Richard George
Just found this…magnificant capture, great treatment, fine work!
Lois Bryan replied
Richard thank you so much!!!! You found one of my favorites!!!
Heather Rivet...
well done
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Heather!!!! Thank you, sweetie!!!!
Elizabeth Bravo
I can hardly find my way all the way down here…......this is so awesome Lois…...just a wonderful image!! I love it!!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi sweetie!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!! Oh, I’m so glad you found this one and liked it!! YAY!!!!
Ann J. Przyojski
In-Flippin-credible. Award winning work my dear!
Lois Bryan replied 11 days ago
Hi Ann!!!! Thank you, sweetie!!
kellimays
Another wonderful capture. What do you do to give it old fashioned look?
Lois Bryan replied 11 days ago
thank you, thank you Kelli!!!!!
silvercircles 11 days ago
Such soulful eyes!!
Lois Bryan replied 11 days ago
Thank you!!!!!
Lois Bryan 11 days ago