Mary, WILL YOU MARRY ME?

He: “Will you marry me, Mary?”
She: “Oh, Joe! This is such a pleasant surprise. Emm …. Emm. Don’t be offended, Joe, I have to think it over.”
She looks away in embarrassment. Then “ I’m not sure if I’m ready for that at this moment. Give me some time, will you?”
When I uploaded this shot on the computer I kept looking at the serene atmosphere around this couple – he rowing the boat slowly and without hurry while she sat watching him. It seemed such a romantic moment that I imagined him proposing to her.
I took this shot from just below Fort St Angelo in Grand Harbour where Ian’s group stopped to take their photos (and I stopped with them).
Yesterday, Christine and I opened our swimming season. The sea was a bit chilly when you jump in but after a few strokes you get used to it. Now getting ready to go again.
Yesterday’s World Cup match of the day was Germany vs Ghana. Sadly I did not watch it (I even recorded on the dvd the wrong channel). I was told it was a wonderful game. I watched Argentina vs Iran earlier– Iran were too defence-minded and blocked their penalty area. So there weren’t many chances for a score. Argentina won in the end.
Thank you very much for looking and for your lovely comments on yesterday’s picture.

[Chris K]

lovely capture and story

[Tony]

Love the story you've created around that lovely capture.

[Curtis]

Awesome shot love the story :)

[Alister Cachia]

very nice shot! and story...

[Maggiemae]

Beautiful boat and your composition suits the story so well! Very well done. .. fav

[Dianne]

Cute shot - we will forever be wondering what is being said...

[Sue Wilde]

Sweet shot and great use of sc

[Carole Imes]

Perfect story to go with this picture perfect romantic setting. Lovely tones and I just like the whole scene.....fav!

[Margaret Obey]

Love the picture, love your story. Sorry you missed Germany v Ghana. The 2nd halfwas unbelievable

[sally agnew]

Peaceful image, love the shimmer to the water, so calm compared to some of your previous turbulent sea shots :-)

[mervyn hobbs]

I like your story but She should of said yes. I'm a romantic.

[Sheralee S]

Wonderful shot, it really makes me wonder what they are doing.

[Brianna]

Haha! A gorgeous capture and I loved reading your little story! Wonder what they were up to? (;

[Kerri]

Awesome shot

[Denis]

Lovely composition Dione. A nice shot indeed.

[Peter Dulis]

nice capture ...

[Mrs. Smith]

This is a beautiful capture!

[tony gig]

Fantastic shot Dione.

[richard saffold]

i think she says no...she doesn't look comfortable.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

I love how the sun is shining on the water. Beautiful shot.

[Taffy]

This is both serene and romantic. Nicely captured!

[Gena Pegg]

What a lovely image and story! Love the light and the color. Very romantic indeed!

[Cathie]

Charming and romantic, Dione. I appreciate the extended story you developed. Really a beautiful area, and it makes me smile to think of you and Christine swimming there!

[John]

Looks like a relaxing, enjoyable afternoon on the water.

[Ivan]

Nice shot and imaginative story. What will happen to Italy (football)?!

[Milanie]

Nice glow to the water - lovely peaceful shot - did enjoy the accompanying story!

[Peggy Scroggins]

This is very peaceful and enjoyed the story. Also loved the buildings in the background.

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Lovedly shot

[Pyrrhula]

I think you`re the romantic guy. He has to do the hard work of rowing.
Great, beautiful capture . ( Love how you`ve use the colors in this pic)

[Danny G.]

Lovely capture!

[Call me Joe]

Sweet capture and story:)

[Dawn Ulmer]

Love your story. You captured the lost art of conversation.

[Islandgirl]

It looks like you captured a romantic mood here Dione.
Great find.

[Diane]

Lovely capture, I agree it does look romantic, love the serenity and the stone backdrop. Fav

[Catherine W.]

Gorgeous shot and love your dialogue! It does look so romantic!

[Terry]

If she says no, she may have to swim back. Like the shot

[Rick Schies]

Interesting idea, and now you must keep us posted and updated on the proposal

[bkb in the city]

Great candid shot

[Dione Giorgio]

@cruiser @tonydebont @munkoyey @alistercachia @maggiemae @dide @swilde @cimes1 @ceilidh @hermann @carwyn3 @bella_ss @lilminimonka @kerristephens @landownunder @pdulis @mrssmith203 @tonygig @chard @mittens @taffy @eyesmile @cathieg @congaree @ivan @milaniet @miata2u @ziggy77 @pyrrhula @soboy5 @joemuli @deu49097 @radiogirl @dianeburns @wannabe @sarasdadandmom @digitalrn @bkbinthecity Many thanks for your great comments and the fav's. They are very much appreciated.

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

Great interpretation of the scene. Beautiful capture, fab depth in the shot.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Great shot! I like your imaginary story too!

[Dione Giorgio]

@dulciknit @olivetreeann Thank you very much.

[Phil Howcroft]

Great light dione, just be careful with the horizon which is sloping a tad :-)
I proposed in an romantic spot not dissimilar to this....30 years ago today i got married