For so long it feels as if we have been living under a permanent rain cloud, so when a day like today comes along, it is surprising just how good it makes you feel. No lie-in today, it was up and out for a crisp walk with the dog in the frosty fields then back home for pancakes and strawberries, our Sunday morning treat.
After getting some chores out of the way, it was off to Fleet Pond to feed the birds. My daughter loves to feed the geese and swans - my favourites are the gulls.
It is quite difficult to throw bread high in the air and then try to get photographs of the gulls in flight without chucking your camera into the pond. I took about 50 pictures, but only a few are worth keeping. However, I plan a painting using them at some time in the future.
Just before we left, this magnificent fellow came swimming up and I managed to get the perfect picture without risking life and limb. Now this one definitely goes in the 'potential painting' folder.
I have lots of projects on the go at the moment, but none ready to show. A painting for Derwent, yet another alligator scarf, some footwear for the animation, and joy of joys, someone wants me to knit replicas of their 4 lurchers - I
love knitting little dogs!
Oh yes, and there is another zombie on the way.....
1 comment:
Looks like you've had fun and got some very pretty pictures out of it too. BTW, seagulls or anything else that moves are much easier to catch if you use continuous shooting on your camera. Most cameras have this nowadays - either that or action shot. Try it! :-)
I am so glad, you deserve it after all the troubles this year. xoxo ♥
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