“If you want to fly, give up everything that weighs you down.” - Toni Morrison (thank you to the reader who let me know Toni Morrison was the proper author of this quote)
Hello friends! Today I’m highlighting one of my favorite winter ducks, the common goldeneye. These are usually very skittish birds, they will fly at the first hint of movement, so I am always grateful to get a photo. They whistle when they fly and it’s one of my favorite winter sounds! (Listen to “Wing Sound” here.)
He’s walking the red carpet and everyone notices.
I think he’s notice the photographer. What will he do next?
Well get out and give me a full view of that lovely body and bright orange feet! Clearly posing for the camera.
Back to the water for more fishing.
The goldeneyes never seem to stick around too long. I guess they have other things to do! This one gave me a nice dive before he left for the day.
Head down…
…tail up…
…and a little splash on the entry.
This guy only landed for a second before he took off again. I was lucky to get one shot! This is a 1st winter male just changing from his juvenile colors to his adult male colors. So beautiful in the transition!
I think this looks like a bear paw, but I love the way there are swirls within the ice.
This one has a beautiful window to let the light in.
Wow. Just amazing work. When you marry patience with love the results are superlative. I don’t know if you want to monetize your efforts or not but you certainly have the artistic inventory. Just fabulous Karen Davis…
Wow. Just amazing work. When you marry patience with love the results are superlative. I don’t know if you want to monetize your efforts or not but you certainly have the artistic inventory. Just fabulous Karen Davis…
I listened to the wind song of the one taking flight. Sooo cool. Thanks for the link. Your photography is amazing too.