Dawn
This scene was shot at sunset at a lake. These ducks here which were busy chasing people suddenly at dusk got back into the lake and formed two lines. Then they swam about in circles around the central fountain area which I guess is where they slept at night.
They never broke their formation in all the 15-20 minutes they swam about. Then they perched on to the railings as it got really dark. This is one of my favorite this to watch in the park – the ducks at dusk. Sadly I didn’t have a tripod with me so I couldn’t manage to get any night shots at long range.
I don’t enjoy having to carry my tripod and walk the 8-10 kilometres that I usually walk in this park. Besides my back problem doesn’t really make it possible for me to carry stuff and walk about. The camera is luggage enough.
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Question of
What do you imagine the duck were thinking as the swam in rank and file?
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1 They were an army
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2 No, they were just happy that show time was over
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3 they were just beating retreat
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Question of
Do you enjoy watching birds at sunset?
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Yes
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No
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Beautiful picture. Now that there are no so many cars in the streets I hear birds singing like never before.
Isn’t that a beautiful atmosphere to live in?
Yes, it is, cats sleep in main roads and birds are everywhere singing. The atmosphere is great these days.
We don’t have too many stray cats here, but the birds are enjoying themselves.
I saw them arranged in such a way on a journey. The view is amazing when there are little ones.
There were no little ones here, but still they seemed to follow the same discipline.
Most people on the poll thought that the birds were happy that show time was over for the day 🙂
Lovely sunset and bird life, like the sepia tone.
Thank you Pamela, It was indeed a lovely sunset, hoping I’ll get to see another like this soon.
That’s a wonderful capture!
Thanks Ellie, they did look so cute swimming around in such a disciplined way.
Such a peaceful scene you captured. I am not around water but I see birds sometimes at sunset.
These small lakes are what we have near us, so I try to go there often even if it is an hour’s drive from where we live.
In a straight line the ducks swim as the days ends!
what a fantastic capture. Love this!
Thank you Doc, I do like the order and discipline they show each time at sun down.
it is a safety thing i think. So mom can identity where all the ‘lings are quickly.
I am not sure, they were all the same size.
yup, but in a line, they are easy to see/spot
That could be one reason, nature always has her reasons.
Great shot, and very suitable for sepia!
Thank you Albert, I hope all is well with you. Good to see you back.
You’re most welcome, dear friend. Good to see you again and all the ducks there…
We miss you philosophical posts, Hope to see your posts again.
Thank you for your appreciation. I always try to, dear friend.