I’m not sure how to start this blog post. On one hand, it was another seemingly ordinary trip out taking photographs of some of my favorite subjects. But it ended up being extraordinary in that I don’t remember another day where I had more fun sitting in a swamp. Or two days, to be accurate. These images span 2 different days at Brick Pond. Please click to enlarge….
Rounding up the troops…
It was very slow at first, but things took a very positive turn when Mom showed up with the kids and proceeded to get up on the log for a session of preening and cleaning. And she had to do a head count to make sure she had all 12 of them!
Head count….
Once they all got cleaned up, it was time for a nap. It was a continuous battle to see who could get closer to Mom, which made for some interesting combinations! It also gave Mom a few minutes of rest!
But soon enough it was time to get moving again. Mom woke them all up and took the lead, coaxing them into jumping off the log. At first they all hesitated, but once the first one took the dive it was cowabunga time!
And they’re off!!!!
Look at the one on the far left. It looks like they were having a blast!
But I saved the best for last, in my opinion. This last one just has that cuteness factor that can overcome the less than stellar technical qualities of the image.
Mom will never find us here!!!!
I can’t remember the last time I had so much fun playing in the mud. These are the days that stick with you during the lean days when you don’t see much of anything. I am very glad that I can share this day with you, because that puts a big smile on my face! Enjoy!
