Tuesday 12 January 2016

Another trip to the lakes


On a beautiful sunny morning I went for a walk with my eldest son to Anton Lakes. My son has recently purchased a super-duper long lens and was wanting to try it out by pointing it at some birds.


I felt quite inferior with my much smaller lens but am quite pleased with some of the results I got. 



This robin sat and posed for me beautifully



Cormorants sat on the highest branches



A hybrid, mostly mallard but think he might have a bit of shoveller duck in him



Mallard (see the difference to the one above)



One of the many mute swans that frequent the lake



A goosander (managed to get better photos than the ones I took the other day)



And again, you can see his colours better on this one



So elegant, I love it when swans glide through the water like this



I love the water glistening on this swan's neck and beak



Another mallard  - what a stunning colour they are when the sun shines on them!



And last but not least a beautiful tufted duck


Let's hope this sunny weather continues. It makes so much difference when taking photos and we have had more than enough grey murky days recently.

13 comments:

  1. Really wonderful photos Jan. You got lots of great close ups...and yes, the sun is wonderful to bring out colour and get nice sharp photos isn't it.
    Jacquie x

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  2. The colours on a male mallard really are something else. I think possibly because they're so common we tend to overlook them. Great set of pictures on what has been a beautiful day in Hampshire :o)

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  3. I always suffer serious lens envy when I'm in a bird hide or near proper bird watchers! Your photos are fantastic though - your camera / lens seem to do just fine :)

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  4. I think that your photos are beautiful!!! Your lens seems to be working pretty well to me! xx

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  5. Haven't they come out well! Such a lovely day too. :-)

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  6. Your photos are wonderful. What lovely way to spend a morning.

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  7. What a wonderful collection of photos, looks like a good day too.

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    1. Thank you Mike, having had a look at your website and your stunning photos I am honoured that you think my attempts are fabulous.

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  9. You have captured some great shots on your visit to the lake - like the tufted duck and the robin too:)

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  10. Your pictures are stunning so clear, they look perfect to me. Have a great weekend. :) x

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  11. OH, what lovely photos, Jan--I just love that robin so much. In fact I love him so much, I've made him the background wallpaper on my computer to help me get through this cold spell we are having!!

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  12. What brilliant photos, well done.

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