This week the challenge theme is “On The Water”, Beth introduces the Lens-Artists Challenge that is bringing #151 back to life! Be sure to check out her blog post and beautiful images – she also has a link to her original post #151 as well!
From Beth at Wandering Dawgs: “For this challenge, I look forward to seeing your interpretation of “On the Water”. The water can be rivers, creeks, lakes, ponds, oceans, puddles, swimming pools or water parks. Think about scenic views of water, people having fun on the water, watercraft on the water, macros of water drops, or animals, birds, and plants floating on the water.“
Some of my favourite images are birds on the water! Especially when they have babies! These were captured at Sulfur Springs Conservation Area just outside of Hanover.
Baby Ducks feasting on the bugs!
I love how cute and fluffy they are!
This is where I saw the geese and ducks swimming around. I just love the reflection on the water.
This beauty was captured down at Murphy Park on the Saugeen River in Mount Forest.
Blue Heron on the water at Murphy Park
Geese and their babies at Murphy Park, taking a break from the water on land.
On the water, In the water, potato, poataoe… hahaha Last spring we went off roading at our family cottage and this was our son, he went just a little bit too far. Very grateful for winches and that we bring up the rear ;)
Rinsing off some of the machines. They are SO fun!
My favourite beach bay view! Our family cottage has been in the family since my grandparents bought it over 50 years ago!
Labs just love the water!
On the water kayaking at our family cottage.
My big boy and his power toy.
When the beach gets busy on a beautiful summer day!
Sometimes the best view is the simplest over the water <3
It really is incredible how calm my heart and soul feels near water. Even if we can only get up to the cottage for an over night, less than 24 hours, I feel that cleansing recharge.
Kids fishing off the dock
Loon Family on Methuen Lake
This isn’t how I thought I would lead this post today ‘on the water’, I was first envisioning my favourite landscape shots of beaches… these have even more memories of good times! I feel so lucky to have been able to photograph the birds I have local to me at home or at the family cottage. Last year we purchased a travel trailer, this year, we have booked some locations that we are so very excited for! Especially for the landscape, birds, nature, water etc!
Be sure to check back next Saturday as the Lens-Artists crew announces the next challenge theme. Thank you Beth for this inspiration, I am excited for Spring and Summer!
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Pam, I am happy you turned around and ended up with these images. They are marvelous. I also love the baby ducks. They’re wonderful to watch around their moms.
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Thank you Egidio, they are so adorable, I could just sit and watch them!
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Pam, thank you for this response to the challenge! I love the variety of subjects. The baby ducks, four wheelers in the water, and all of the water activities are so fun. Thanks for sharing your happy memories.
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Thank you Beth, this was a fun one to dive into!
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Pam, those SUVs almost are “under” the water. >grin< I'm glad they are equipped with the tools to rescue others, or even winch themselves out of a problem (with the help of a nearby tree, anyway.)
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Haha yes I am glad they are equipped with safety equipment, where the one is to the right is where the turn should have been made before it got deep ;)
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Looks like you and the family have tons of fun together Pam! Nothing could possibly be better than that 😊
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Thank you Tina, it really is so fun!
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Wonderful photos Pamela 😀 Of course the nature ones are my favourites. The Egret is fabulous. You are so lucky to have a place to stay close to the beach.
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Thank you! We do truly feel so lucky, my kids are the 4th generation at the cottage!
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Do you have to time share with other siblings?
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There’s a bit of everything here, Pam! I loved your nature shots just as much as your fun family time. Wonderful post.
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Thank you Sofia!
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So many wonderful images, I took few moments looking at Murphy Park photo
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Thank you Ritva, I love the variety of birds down at Murphy Park!
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Looks like fun times. That vignette with the blue heron looks lovely
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Thank you!
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Hiya! That’s a truly stunning collection of images but my favourite – by far – is the reflection shot. I’m always partial to those, particularly when they’re as sharp and clear as yours! Well-done you! pp
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Thank you Pam, I also love reflection shots!
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You have a LOT of fun together, and you are close to nature by the sea – so much to be grateful for!
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Thank you Ann-Christine, yes we are lucky and grateful to have a close family, not everyone does.
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So true.
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