CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE Later afternoon at the end of a busy photography day. The sunset peaks through the trees and lights up the mallard wings in mid flap. sku 10009

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE Ultra green and the shininess of it. Blue skies mean deep colours recorded. The blue skies give a rich warmth to the colours of the mallard. sku 10010

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE The leaf was a bone of contention - as I took the photo - but - Japan has a phrase called wabi sabi - which means to "embrace perfection as it is part of REAL LIFE". So I embrace this leaf. sku 10011

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE It seems that wing flap photos that I managed to get were nearly always in profile. This photo - I am most proud of in the wing flap category as its so 3D. sku 10012

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE When birds stare down into the water - to me - it looks like they are deep in thought. sku 10013

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE Its that time of year again when the trees change colour and fall off the trees. Water shapes and leaf colours really tell a story. sku 10014

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE Close up and low level photography brings the viewer directly in line with the mallard and his morning sip. sku 10015

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE Autumn colours of deep green and caramel browns which mimic the colours of this mallard. sku 10016

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE Mister Mallard with his forthright walk as he wishes the ice would melt and he could on with his day. sku 10017

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE Its a great time of year to see all the new families of birds. The sun hits his beak and he zooms along the lake with mum and dad. sku 40011

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE Ducklings are strongly independent at an early age. I have seen them venture about 100 metres before turning back. sku 40012

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE The sky bolour reflection really brings this little fellow to life. Once again another brave soul swims away and soon returns. sku 40013

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE Like a sentry at his post this late afternoon greeted me with a rate close up portrait of this heron. The halo of blue sky reflection between the two tree reflections really enhances the overall scene. sku 60001

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE At the end of a busy sightseeing day - I went to the lake front and this heron was circling the fishermen and their catch. He would wait for the fishermen to do the HARD WORK of catching the fish and laying them out on the bank and then the heron would circle the f[...]

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE The wing span of this bird is truly an amazing sight in this beautiful blue sky and clouds. The heron looks like a large jet airplane as it soars through the clouds. sku 60003