The Lake. Today.


This post is photo heavy. I seem to be doing that a lot lately!

I went for a stroll around the Lake today.

Calm and peaceful in every way.

Lone little water fowl swam gently by.

The waters reflected the changing sky.

From behind a tree a goose emerged.

”Take my photo” urged the friendly bird.

A squabble caused waves across the Lake.

Soon resolved – the peace was at stake!

Back on the side three ducks waddled in.

And promptly lined up for their photo session to begin.

”Hey, get my good side” urged the closest duck, Drake.

When more frantic swimming sounds came from the Lake.

”I’m nearly there! Please wait! Stop! Look!

I’m a blue-billed pony-tailed black-and-white duck!”*

Yep! More visitors to the Lake today. Lovely, peaceful walk generating lovely peaceful thoughts!

Here’s to a good weekend!

*It’s actually a Tufted Duck, in case you weren’t aware. I wasn’t. I am now.

12 responses to “The Lake. Today.”

  1. Visionkeeper avatar

    Ooohhh….I love that blue billed duck. How gorgeous. Well they all are but that one is unusual and the simplicity of black and white is so clean.. … Maybe you could get your hair to do that too ? Have a good weekend TL..
    Glad you enjoyed your stroll. You guys are way ahead green color wise than we are. We are still at the dead brown stage…Can’t wait! VK

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Me too, VK! I’m sure I must have seen this type of duck before, but it didn’t register before the other day. My hair is very often like that anyway! 😀
      We were forecast snow today, but it never materialised. Mind you, it isn’t very often that we get snow in the depths of Winter here!

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  2. Amy Reese avatar

    What a cute, little duck with a ponytail or I guess it’s a tuft. Well, it is spring time! A time of great drama for the ducks. What a lovely walk, Tom. I enjoyed your photos.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Amy. The walk has opened my eyes to look for other bird species now when I’m out. Hopefully, I’ll be able to catch some photos of them too!

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  3. prenin avatar

    Pretty good shots Tom! 🙂

    Beautiful subjects!!! 🙂

    God Bless!

    Prenin.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Prenin. I love having the camera on the mobile phone for this reason.

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  4. anotherday2paradise avatar

    Super photos, Tom. Drake is a natural in front of the camera. 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Isn’t he just, Sylvia? I noticed that when he posed for the camera, glint in eye!

      Like

  5. Sue Dreamwalker avatar

    Loved your verse through the eyes of these wonderful birds.. 🙂 Happy Paddling on the Lake dear Tom xxx

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Sue. It’s a tad chilly to go in just yet, though, so I’ll just stay on the bank! 😉

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      1. Sue Dreamwalker avatar

        🙂 now today Tom the temps have warmed up some what.. 🙂 Have you not now changed your mind 🙂

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar

          Not just yet, Sue… but I may do soon…

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