The tree trunk had a great colour and texture so I made it a large percentage of the photo and the squirrel scratching his belly as he looked to camera. sku SQ10012

This is a lovely U Shaped tree trunk which the squirrel decided to take a rest before moving on - which he did a second after the photo. sku SQ10013

Deep deep deep orange eyes with a lovely faun coloured plumage. A real character. sku OWL10008

Last but not least at the moment of photographing owls - he reminds me of the cartoon owls. What a stare ! sku OWL10013

A beautiful faced barn owl and wonderful colouring.

These little creatures are about a month old. They are all looking out to mum and dad who are just outside their little house.

The littlest family member tucks his head on the back of the brother as they look out to mum and dad.

The colours of the wood duck are reflected in the water. He is a loner from the USA and has landed in Kent. He arrived in late September. I have been photographing him from time to time and trying the capture the autumn colours from the trees which are reflected in the lake.

The colours of the wood duck are reflected in the water. He is a loner from the USA and has landed in Kent. He arrived in late September. I have been photographing him from time to time and trying the capture the autumn colours from the trees which are reflected in the lake.

As always with my photography of the bird life of Kent - I try to capture a variety of colours on the lake. These surrounding colours are dictated by the weather i.e. blue skies and silvery skies - and ralso by eflected autumn foliage which can give yellow water and reddish water. Late af[...]

Silvery skies dictate silvery background to this colourful duck on the lake.

Silver backgrounds are like MIRRORS. They give the best reflections as seen in SILVER 2.

As with this birds "distant cousin" the mandarin - I enjoy capturing that photo of the dipping beak in the water. Just at the right moment - before any movement - the reflection of the ducks face is at its clearest.

Sky reflections on a sunny day give a misty blue with hints of the clouds which are floating across the sky.

Colours don't get more luxurious than this. A hint of the sky colour and a duo of autumn colours really make this photo come alive.  

Spirals of water are a wonderful 3D moment when a carolina duck seems to burst out of the photo.