Tuesday 3 January 2012

On Golden Pond......................................................... Dunham Massey

I had a lovely walk at Dunham Massey yesterday... wonderful sunshine but very cold.
Today stormy winds a wreaking havoc across the UK...
My journey home from work has taken me over an hour longer than usual.

 These images were taken on one of the ponds in the deer park.

Children were feeding the birds... and the Black-headed Gulls were making the most of it.


 
The sun shining on the water gave a lovely golden glow... much better than my images show.
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46 comments:

  1. Nature in the Burbs3 January 2012 at 19:52

    very nice!

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  2. Brian King3 January 2012 at 19:58

    Fantastic, Andrew! The water running off the swan's bill is great!

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  3. Chatty Crone3 January 2012 at 20:01

    I agree - that first picture with the water run off - awesome. Sandie

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  4. Unknown3 January 2012 at 20:18

    Great series, especially that swan!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  5. Art3 January 2012 at 20:26

    Wonderful pictures!
    Happy New Year!

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  6. Carole M.3 January 2012 at 20:44

    such an apt title for this post Andrew. Don't envy the cold weather conditions when they're so bad. Love your white swan photograph, just perfect.

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  7. Dianne3 January 2012 at 21:20

    A beautiful serene Golden Pond - your fist capture of that elegant white swan is exquisite Andrew.

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  8. Joop Zand3 January 2012 at 21:21

    They are all very nice Andrew..... but i prefer the first one.

    Greetings, Joop

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  9. mick3 January 2012 at 21:35

    All beautiful photos but I especially like the color of the water contrasting with the bird in the first photo.

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  10. TexWisGirl3 January 2012 at 21:45

    i like the active gulls! good luck with that wind!!!

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  11. Reena3 January 2012 at 21:51

    I love that first shot!

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  12. joo3 January 2012 at 22:07

    Superb collection Andrew! The photo of Swan is simply fabulous!

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  13. Jeanne3 January 2012 at 22:09

    How beautiful Andrew! I especially love the swan..... so graceful and such perfect focus and capture of the water droplets! Lovely. Hope your weather improves

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  14. eileeninmd3 January 2012 at 22:24

    Great shots of the swan and the gull. Yesterday,I was able to pick up the Black Headed gull lifer seen on a here parking lot here in Maryland.

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  15. NatureFootstep3 January 2012 at 22:52

    love the last shot even if it is not as golden as you saw it. :)

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  16. Susan3 January 2012 at 23:24

    You are amazing! Your photography is art!

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  17. John @ Beans and I on the Loose3 January 2012 at 23:40

    I have a city park nearby with a large lake that harbors the usual suspects to places like that. I never pay it much attention for everyone has seen tame geese and ducks before. But I can see now it is a good opportunity to improve one's photographic skills. Thanks for showing me that.

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  18. Karen @ Pieces of Contentment4 January 2012 at 01:16

    It must have been wonderful to catch some sunshine and photos, well worth being an hour late arriving home. Lovely photos Andrew.

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  19. Rambling Woods4 January 2012 at 01:48

    I love the water dripping in the first one and it is so peaceful looking but probably not peaceful with the gulls going...

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  20. Unknown4 January 2012 at 03:10

    Lovely photos!
    The droplets from the swan and the flight shot are gorgeous!
    Glad you got home safe!

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  21. Nature Rambles4 January 2012 at 03:30

    Amazing captures of the bird taking off. I also love the gold shimmer on the water. beautiful swan too!

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  22. BlueShell4 January 2012 at 07:15

    Drew....Lovely birds...Gorgeous photos!
    Congrats. You are an artist!

    Thanks for visiting and commenting. That is an honor to me!

    KISSES
    BShell

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  23. ADRIAN4 January 2012 at 07:50

    Another good set. Try the saturation sponge on the water.

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  24. Stewart M4 January 2012 at 09:50

    Hi there - I had forgotten how red the feet of BHG's are!

    Not as many different species of gull down here - which is a shame as I like them!

    Happy New Year!

    Stewart M - Australia

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  25. Mary Howell Cromer4 January 2012 at 10:20

    Superb and the glow on the water was incredible. Happy New Year Andrew~

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  26. Art Activities4 January 2012 at 12:44

    Lovely pictures and awesome photography.

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  27. MoiCLouLou4 January 2012 at 13:08

    Very nice birds and pictures! I love the first one with the drops of water on the beak.

    Thanks for sharing,

    Louise

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  28. Carole4 January 2012 at 16:46

    What gorgeous birds. Love that first shot.

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  29. holdingmoments4 January 2012 at 16:54

    Lovely selection Andrew.
    Those Black-headed Gulls are always good entertainment value.

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  30. barbara l. hale4 January 2012 at 17:15

    Wonderful photos! Love the third one with the outstretched wings!

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  31. Anonymous4 January 2012 at 17:17

    Hi Andrew,
    I am your newest follower and was guided to your blog by my dear friend Chatty Crone. Some stunning photographs you show in your blog. Have a great day.
    Greetings from Ireland.

    Eva

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  32. Pat Ulrich4 January 2012 at 17:27

    Lovely shot of the swan -- a great pose and really nice light!

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  33. The Glebe Blog4 January 2012 at 19:36

    The swans around my local pond appear to be thinking about nesting.
    The seasons are definitely merging.

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  34. John4 January 2012 at 20:25

    Love the top two shots Andrew!
    J
    Follow me at HEDGELAND TALES

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  35. Rose4 January 2012 at 20:53

    That swan shot is fantastic!

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  36. Pantherka4 January 2012 at 23:29

    Fantastic, Andrew.
    Greetings!

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  37. Liz5 January 2012 at 08:27

    Great series of images Andrew! I love the first shot of the swan.

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  38. Arija5 January 2012 at 10:05

    Fabulous Andrew!!! The shot of the swan is to die for! Your photos are just amazing, a real treat for the eyes.

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  39. Hilke Breder5 January 2012 at 13:18

    I love your Black-headed Gulls, Andrew; they look cute with their ear patch! Your swan with the water droplet is superb!

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  40. Springman6 January 2012 at 02:57

    Gorgeous captures Andrew, can't take my eyes off the swan capture.
    Happy New Year!

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  41. Unknown6 January 2012 at 12:58

    All are beautiful, but the swan shot is outstanding!

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  42. Larry8 January 2012 at 17:05

    Gorgeous Swan photo but I love the action shots of the Black-headed Gull. The "Old Stumpy" sculpture i the following post is also very cool!

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  43. Momentos Creativos8 January 2012 at 20:39

    Divinas Fotos!!! saludos desde Panama

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  44. Nancy8 January 2012 at 20:46

    That picture of the swan with the water dripping from the beak is fantastic!! Nancy

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  45. Patent Drafting Bangalore27 February 2012 at 06:13

    Lovely images! Absolutely gorgeous,Great work....

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  46. johnpeterjohn5 December 2012 at 11:25

    excellent shots, seems like you are a professional photographer..
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