Kerfuffle at sunset by judithg

Kerfuffle at sunset

I had a fab walk with @lucypics this morning and although Monty disgraced himself by fighting with our friend's dog, Colin, he knows he has to be polite to Saski.
I was dithering about whether to go over to Welney Wetlands because Adam wants videos of wildlife for his art project and I thought I'd do a reccie and see if it's worth him going out there. In the end I checked where it is and realising that it's only a 40 min drive I set off. Well the sun was struggling to come through when I arrived but what a stunning late afternoon it was. A glorious sunset - looking in one direction they were silhouettes and in the other the birds were glowing orange and pink. And the soundtrack was beautiful as well with all the honking and calling. Well worth the entrance fee just for the serenity of the place. I had to leave before the swans really start to fly in for the night - maybe another trip when I don't have to get back.
Three GT:
1. Watching pairs of swans flying home against the red sky on the way back.
2. Not driving into the Fenland ditches while looking at swans flying home (plenty of people unfortunately do).
3. Work and cleaning which were on the agenda will wait till tomorrow.
Wow, instant fav.
December 9th, 2013  
Fantastic capture and the light's amazing - fav!
December 9th, 2013  
So pleased you went, this shot is simply amazing. Much better than the kestrel over the Gogs. I wouldn't be so sure Monty started the kerfuffle, Colin has previous! Fav for sure
December 9th, 2013  
stunning!
December 9th, 2013  
Beautiful pink & rosy glow over the water......a great idea to go & root out some different shots...I must take myself further afield after Christmas. I am cleaned up but no cards done again. A wonderful time of the year for bird life.
December 9th, 2013  
Beautiful light
December 9th, 2013  
That's quite something!
December 9th, 2013  
Wow - fabulous capture and pink light. Trending too!
December 9th, 2013  
Wow, wonderful capture and great lighting!
December 9th, 2013  
Wonderful pink glow on these swans .
December 9th, 2013  
Love the action in this pic - Fav
December 9th, 2013  
Great action capture!! Lovely golden reflections!! FAV!!
December 9th, 2013  
Wow! That is some serious swan on swan action going down there. A fab shot!
December 9th, 2013  
what a fabulous sight!
December 9th, 2013  
Aww having a cuddle that's nice :D
December 9th, 2013  
Great action shot Judith, I love the serenity of Welney, one of my favourite places, especially at the moment.
December 9th, 2013  
Jo
Great action shot and love how you have captured the water pouring off the wing.
December 9th, 2013  
Love the colour, love the splash, just love everything about it. Fav xx
December 9th, 2013  
Wonderful subject matter, gorgeous golden sunsetty colours.... perfect. Fav.
December 9th, 2013  
Wow, great capture of the action.
December 9th, 2013  
Great action shot, lovely colours!
December 9th, 2013  
Gorgeous capture of swans behaving badly.
December 9th, 2013  
Wow, fabulous lighting, tones and capture! You managed very well with relatively low light.
December 9th, 2013  
@scatcat Thanks - the poor contrast made focus pretty tricky!
December 9th, 2013  
great use of the word "Kerfuffle" judith...not often you can slip that into a 365 title .....beautiful colours and lighting too
December 10th, 2013  
What a gorgeous kerfuffle Judith - the light is gorgeous, as are the birds! Sounds like a wonderful place to spend a day - wouldn't worry about the lack of pheasants! : )
December 10th, 2013  
Marvelous light and beautiful swans in their kerfuffle...is that really a word?
December 10th, 2013  
Magical color in this passionate kerfuffle. Marvelous shot, Judith.
I cannot believe that well bred, mild mannered Monty was involved in a canine kerfuffle...at least not as an instigator.
December 10th, 2013  
Super capture! Love the action you captured and the beautiful light.
December 10th, 2013  
Looks like they're smooching ;). The lighting is perfect!
December 10th, 2013  
what an amazing shot! great timing and focus! fav!
December 10th, 2013  
Home is were the heart is, born in Cambridge and I've drifted down the Cam.
I love Welney, the light, the place, the swans, seen a few swan shots and that is good... thanks for showing it. Mark
December 28th, 2013  
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