Into the Sun

Thank you to all who left such encouraging words about my indoor flower shot yesterday.  It motivates me to spend more time with my tripod and light box.  I also enjoy seeing your clever ideas, and learn from your compositions and camera settings.  You are all inspiring!

Today however, I was back outside strolling though a local park.  It was cold, but those hand warmers work wonders, and the sun felt good.  I went to a small man-made lake and saw a muskrat, geese, sparrows, cardinals, mockingbirds, and a few different ducks.  I was lucky to have my new camera ready when I startled a group of ducks near the shoreline.  This female Mallard was closest.  I've also included a Northern Flicker high up in a tree.