74, family group

I sat for half an hour watching this family - willing the mum with her youngster to come nearer, and the dad to succeed in his fishing exploits, but it wasn't to be.

So this - a heavy crop at the full extent of my lens - is the best record I have of that half an hour waiting in the sunshine by the side of the lake. But I don't regret it one bit.

Later on, I perchanced to meet fellow 365'er @stevejacob who with his skills, patience and long lens had had a much greater success.

See here - https://365project.org/stevejacob/odds-and-sods/2020-05-29

Good to meet you Steve.

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Lovely capture

[Marloes]

Oh, what a coincidence! Today I saw the same scene as you've captured here. So sweet!

[Babs]

So sweet. How nice to be able to catch up with another 365er

[Helen Jane]

@stimuloog so easy to miss that little one on the back. Did you take photos?

[Helen Jane]

@onewing yes - we had been wondering when we might bump into each other!

[Marloes]

@helenhall No, unfortunately we just drove by and couldn't stop easily. Sooooo sweet, that little one on the back :) I'm glad you've captured this :)

[Pigeons Farm]

A lovely photo and such a wonderful thing to be able to meet up with another 365er.

[Steve Jacob]

It was lovely to finally meet you in person too Helen. I love the Great Crested Grebes. Such colourful birds, great parents and great at fishing

[FBailey]

I've never seen these in real life, love the baby hitching a ride

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I think you did quite well with the camera you had. Good job! And how fun that you got to meet another 365er! Icing on the cake as they say!