The other evening when the rain had turned into just a sprinkle I took a walk down to the lake to see what I could see . . . and of course there was a ton of waterfowl. Geese (of course) doing some kind of water ballet, pelicans filling their pouches (dramatically thinning out the fish in the lake I’m sure), and a lone loon floating in closer to see what this strange creature crouching at the end of the dock was.
I also saw some bufflehead and a heron but I wasn’t able to get a good shot – they were all keeping their distance.
I cannot describe how peaceful it was. I was safe and dry under a small umbrella so I stayed there and soaked it all in . . . it was magical. It was one of those moments when I marvel at where I am living and how lucky I am to be surrounded by nature. I know I would wither if I wasn’t . . .
The Instagram look has been accomplished through the magic of Photoshop.
So perfect! I miss the lake! ;)
Jo
What a blessing! I love the photo with the geese and pelicans together there…and that Loon! They are one of my favorite, I could fall asleep to their sound every single night. We only get them up north though from me in St.Paul…
Have a good weekend Barb!
look at all the birds around you!
awesome! love all of ’em. the pelicans are fabulous!
Oh wow…I don’t think I’ve ever seen a flock of pelicans before! I always just see them flying solo over the shoreline!
OH MY… beautiful!!
I’d love to know more about the Instagram look.
Liz – maybe I’ll put up a tutorial!
Jeg kom bare lige forbi.
Gode billeder. Godt ” fanget”.
Tak for kigget.
Ha´ en god aften.
Oh how lovely these are! I can’t get over all the pelicans in that shot!
Just beautiful.
Thanks for sharing with Foto Friday!
Lori
I can sense that you really did soak it all in by the way you’ve written about it. Just loved the tones in the first four and last three shots. And the action with the white geese.
Love all of the gorgeous birds you have captured here…. especially the loon. I have a real soft spot in my heart for loons. Beautiful
there’s a beautiful synchronicity to these images. I love the loon photos – that’s one bird I hope to photograph myself some day. They’re all spectacular and you describe the evening in a lovely prose. Happy weekend to you Barb.
Yes, you are blessed to live in such a nature filled area. Pelicans & loons all at once….heaven.
the pelicans are cool!
I absolutely love your loon shots! I took a photo course up in New Hampshire for a week and you could hear the loons on the lake…it was magical! We never got to see them BUT I did purchase a stuffed one that makes the sound of a loon. Heaven help me when the battery dies!
Hello, Barb.
Your heartwarming works fascinates my heart.
Thank you for your kindness.
And i pray for you and yours peace.
Have a good new-week. From Japan, ruma ❃
Your pictures were eye candy! SO beautiful!
I love going down to the river and doing the same thing Barb ~ especially when you get to see the babies too. I have only seen pelicans down south ~ I did not realize that we had them here in Canada!
these photos are stunning Barb! thanks for linking up with the simple things. :)
Lovely pictures. Thanks for sharing!
Super shots of the loon – “Great Northern Diver” to us in the UK.
Lovely shots of the Great Northern Diver (Loon).
So beautiful – thanks for a lovely sight.
:-) Dorthe
A great series of photos. The colors of the birds and the water are beautiful.
Beautiful captures and the loon is great!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
It does sound like a lovely time to be there. The White pelicans are wonderful. And I love the Loon and the geese shots. Great post.
So beautiful, Barb, pure magic!
Magical to see all those in one evening. Thank you for sharing; your photos are great.
I love the sentiment of your thoughts and the loon picture is phenomenal, a magical post indeed!
Barb, what a joy to visit your blog with such great captures!!!Loved every shot.Thanks for sharing and have a great day.
Shantana
What a variety of beautiful captures!
you captured some wonderful images!! the pelicans are special for me as i don’t see them!!
Wonderful shots! I especially love the pelican shots!
Have a nice evening:)
Amazing phtos from the different birds. So beautiful !