Monday, December 5, 2011

Reflections and Surprises

I have an attraction to the offerings of reflections. Sometimes mirror like and sometimes presented with interruption. None-the less, in nature, it often presents a solace and peaceful experience. As I traverse through the Gardens I came upon a couple Great Blue Herons and had some Mallards give me a fly by. The Ceder Waxwing and Downy Woodpecker greeted me as I walked through the area and allowed me a couple photo ops.

A beautiful December day. The season has removed much of the color but beauty abounds...
Reflection gives back a double take..
Giving back again...
A Great Blue Heron contemplating an escape...
Great Blue Heron taking flight...
Cattail doubles...
Showing up twice...
Mallard Drake off and away...

Mallard Drake continues on his way...

Wings down and wings up...
We're otta here...

Déjà vu ...
 
Ceder Waxwing sets close by...

Downy Woodpecker looking a little angry
Mirror mirror...

Stretched across the pond...
Great Blue Heron x 2...

2 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

FABULOUS reflection shots!!! i love them, too!! serene and peaceful and just gorgeous!! your bird shot are beautiful too! such great light! wonderful job, larry!

Julie G. said...

Oh Larry, this post is filled with such beauty! The reflection images are especially lovely. If I had to select a favorite, the cattails photograph really caught my eye. Stunning bird shots, as well. The Cedar Waxwing is gorgeous. I love the feeling of tranquility this post evokes. Exceptional!