We stopped by the pond in the park around the corner. It was teeming with Canada Geese. The silly things honked their fool heads off as soon as we approached and headed far away from us.
A group of them swam to the far end. I was able to capture the scene ↓ with my telephoto lens.
This pair ↓ was at maximum telephoto distance, but I liked how the trees framed them.
Sue was shooting close by.
There were also ducks in the pond. I was hoping for something other than mallards, but nothing doing. Still, I did my high key minimalism trick with this pair. I liked this photo because the guy duck looks happy. At the same time the girl duck looks resigned: "Alright, let's get this over with."
We then drove to a different section of trail by the river, hoping that the trumpeter swans might be there. No such luck. The water in this swampy area beside the river is still frozen. My telephoto was not the best lens to have with me at that point, but one tries regardless.
On the way back to the car, Sue stopped me long enough to get this picture. I don't always use my cane, but I thought that it would be best along that path.
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I see the red sneakers too, AC.
That is a beautiful area for a ramble. No picnics yet though.
@Marie: those are my old orange sneakers. They have been through the wars and will be retired once the weather improves and I can use newer shoes without ruining them.
That's a really nice photo of you. I am surprised you could even get that close to the hissing cobra chickens! I find Canadian Geese particularly aggressive at this time of year.
We are also seeing a large number of Canada geese returning to the Nashua River, most likely some they never left as the winter weather here was not been that severe. Yes, you do have a lot of snow remaining.
Yes, closer shots of geese are nice...details show. Glad to see you bundled and out there catching whatever you can. I particularly like the water with snow in next to last shot.
Lovely photos.
You have so much snow still. It is all gone here. Love that last shot before you with the lovely curves & shadows.
These are great shots. I can relate to the longsuffering lady duck!
Such great photos. We have no more snow but plenty of Canadian geese. These critters don't run - they charge us. Some one has been ignoring the "Do Not Feed" signs.
I haven't yet seen the geese here.
Love the enthusiastic drake and his resigned lady!
I just love seeing Canada geese. They have the unique coat of fur. They look so gentle and mild.
Birds don't always cooperate for photos. Butterflies are worse.
The last telephoto still life is really interesting. And I am using a ski pole, looking silly but safe.
The snow is pelting down here at present. Grr. April Fool early.
You guys still have lots of snow!
Sue looks so cute ! beautiful snowy surroundings!
Lovely area, and some nice shots of the waterfowl.
We are slowly melting. That is the best way, as they worry about flooding.
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