Yesterday I desperately needed a bird break so I went down to my local pond. While I was there I photographed Canada Geese and American Coots in falling snow.
Canada Geese and American Coots in falling snow – Nikon D500, tripod mounted, f9, 1/640, ISO 1000, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
Canada Goose in falling snow – Nikon D500, tripod mounted, f9, 1/400, ISO 1000, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
Standing at the edge of the pond, I noticed a few geese that were closer and focused on this single bird. Through my viewfinder, it was difficult to see how much of the falling snow would be visible in the image. I think there was just enough snow to show up against the water that reflected the heavy, gray clouds overhead.
I was only at the pond with the birds for about twenty minutes. Those twenty minutes did me, my body and mind, good. Nature soothes and so do the birds I find.
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to see more of my Canada Geese photos plus facts and information about this species.
San Diego is a great place to live…but it don’t get no weather; well, maybe a little rain now and then. But seeing these pics is both bracing and reassuring that wildlife and the seasons really do exist. Beautiful shots Mia. Thanks.
Lovely shots. We had a mean east wind most of the morning.
These shots are a lovely way to start the winter season. I feel like the second one could definitely become a holiday card.
What a delightful interlude – for you and for us.
It is not yet five am here and it is already warmer than I like. Your soft and cooling images delight me. Thank you.
Thank you for these peaceful, comforting photos. A nature break (with birds!) is good medicine and calming indeed.