Missy Mallard Model Shoot

I generally drop Sue off when she has her park social with a few friends, mostly so she doesn't have to walk too far carrying a chair if there are no close parking spots. Then I go home or elsewhere and return about an hour and a half later to pick the lady up.

Yesterday, however, I set up my own chair some distance apart from the ladies. I had my camera (of course, I did) and waited. I was hoping against hope for a seagull photo because on some other times in the park, I have noticed them flying close to the river and the water picking up their reflections.

I knew that I would have to be lucky to get that shot, but I thought it worth a try. Well, I wasn't lucky, and I discovered that it would be almost impossible, for I would have to have my camera at the ready, have it pointed in the right spot, and also be quick on the trigger.

Instead, I photographed a gaggle of geese that went by in a line as well as a number of paddlers. I may post those photos at another time, but what I will post now is Missy Mallard who obligingly perched on a nearby submerged log, and began to put on a preening show. (I say Missy but I don't know if it could be a juvenile male.)

I took a lot of photos but there were many duplicates. These are some that I kept.