Sublime and Beautiful Sunday has gone to the birds

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Sublime and Beautiful Sunday has gone to the birds

This post is for #SublimeSunday is inspired by @c0ff33a and #BeautifulSunday is initiated by @ace108.

For once I can share some recent shots, the other day was relatively nice the temp was 50F and the sun was shining so I made the most of it and got out for a walk at Buttonwood Park, got a nice walk in around the park, and then around the pons trying to get some shots of the birds enjoying the nice day.

The shots are not as good as I would like them to be, for a couple of reasons, as my shoulder has been playing up and its the right shoulder which I use for holding the camera, I did not take my largest lens that is a 20--600m lens so I can zoom in a lot closer on them, but it is very heavy and hence why I choose not to take it that day.

These were all taken with my 50-400mm lens which is lighter, but not super light and by the time I was taken these and put on this lens my shoulder was letting me know it had enough of this and was throbbing a bit making holding the camera steady tricky, but got some good enough to share

Startign with this pait of Wood Ducks now I think thats a kind of unbecoming name for them, wood duck sounds kind of plain but I think they are beauties


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Next up is this group of what I think are Merganizer ducks, they were keeping their distance from meright in the middle of the pond

Maybe they got scared off by a friend and fellow photographer who was there a day or so before and taking shots of them, he got some awesoem shots of them by the way, at that stage the pond was frozen over, and he walked out onto the ice a little to get around and closer to them, like i said that worked and he got great shots, but walking back the ice broke under him, and intot he water he went uptio his waste, he splahed his camere but didnt drop it inthe water and its fine, but he had some scratches and bruises.
Thats why I dont go walking out onthe ice anymore, and also perhaps what made these ducks keep their distance


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I think this is the best and closest in shot of them I got


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and next up is somethign i have seen on the pond before an American Coot I believe, I have seen them from a couple of beaches but not onthe pond before


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and a lasy shot to finish off the post


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And that’s all folks

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Such a lovely post!
You really take us along on your journey, from the peaceful walk to the struggles with the camera and the unexpected twists like your friend’s icy adventure. It’s amazing how much effort goes into getting the perfect shot, and I love the variety of birds you captured. The lighting and focus look great despite the challenges.
Hope your shoulder heals up soon so you can keep sharing more amazing photos.

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Thanks so much, yes gettign out for photos and indeed gettign good photos can be challenging, but its fun

I have made an appointment to see an Orthopedic Dr next week to have my shoulder checked I hoped as it warme dup it would get better but its only gettign worse

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Exactly! You'd have a good time

Oh my!!... Your shoulder will get better in no time by God's grace.

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Thanks kindly your support is appreciated

Have a great day

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Hello Mr. @tattoodjay

I'm so glad to know that you had beautiful days and you were able to visit this beautiful place and take these lovely photos

Have a beautiful Sunday

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Thanks kindly your support is appreciated

Have a great day

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Good morning dear friend @tattoodjay

I'm a fan of wildlife, I love birds, what beautiful shots

I'm so sorry about your shoulder, I hope you're feeling better now

Have a happy and prosperous week dear friend

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Thanks I do love bird photos, but to get them takes a lot of patience and standing still waiting for them, thats something i struggle with to be honets I like to keep moving

MY shoulder if anythingis worse I have an appointment with a Ortho Dr for next week solets see what he says

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I'm very sorry that your shoulder is getting worse, luckily you already have an appointment with the professional, I'm sure he will cure that discomfort

Have a happy start to the week

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Thanks, sure the Dr will be able to do something :)

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The ducks look so happy playing there, the first picture is so beautiful. For your shoulder, I hope you get well soon.

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Thanks kindly your support is appreciated
I have made an appointment to see an Orthpedic Dr next week to get my shoulder checked
Have a great day

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What an incredible collection of photos, a real feast for the eyes! Your photos of birds completely immerse us in moments of their natural beauty - it's so inspiring. I especially liked the play of light and shadows, which adds even more atmosphere to each photo. What is even more impressive is your attention to detail, it seems as if you can hear these birds singing through the screen! Thank you for such a beautiful visual gift. I hope to see more of your work soon.

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such a kind coomment is truly appreciated

Have a great day

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Great shots! Ducks are always nice and it sounds like spring has finally arrived, that's great! At least you weren't too close to the geese, grumpy as they are. The coot is pretty cool, I've not seen one of those in a long time!

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Thanks kindly your support is appreciated

Have a great day

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@tattoodjay take care of your shoulder!

You actually took nice pictures! They look great.

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Thanks, my shoulder if anythingis getting worse, I have made an appointment to see an orthopedic Dr for next week to get it checked

today looks to be a nice day I may try gettign out for a photowalk later, probably not a good idea with my shoulder but lets see how it feels

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I guess it's a bit of regret without the better lens but warmer days are coming.
So you should get more opportunity soon.

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Thanks kindly your support is appreciated
Indeed nicer days ahead ;)
Have a great day

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I understand you )) - lately my back has been hurting from dragging all these devices around in the heat. So far this is what bothers me most about photography - the straps are squeezing my neck and I get tired of it quickly.
!BEER

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iNdeed the camera itself isnt to bad but once you add lenes the weight get sup there

!BEER

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