The cold bite of winter is with us at the moment, though nothing compared to many other parts of the world. Cold enough though for me; but not too cold to stop me grabbing some photos when the opportunity arises. Like these ducks early this morning, proudly parading on the church wall.
And at lunchtime I met a pony, with a perfect shaggy coat to keep out the cold.
Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 7D and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens.
SittingFox
31 Jan 2012Ducks do find some strange places to perch. I like the last shot of the pony 🙂
gdare
31 Jan 2012Pony was coming you way. Did you have a sugar cube for him? 😀
cakkleberrylane
31 Jan 2012I was at a horse event last weekend and they were talking about shaving the horses to help them stay cool! What a contrast to your pony having long hair to keep him warm! I think your ducks are trying to read the notice board!
Words
31 Jan 2012Lois, yes they certainly need to keep warm at the moment. You're right about those ducks. They are just like the 'ladies guild' reading a church notice. I couldn't quite get the right angle without disturbing them though.
Words
31 Jan 2012Darko, well the pony thought I might have had a sugar cube or an apple, but it was out of luck 🙁 I only had the camera.
Words
31 Jan 2012Adele, the female mallards have taken a strong liking to that wall in recent days. :confused: The pony is very cute.
gdare
1 Feb 2012Originally posted by Words:
Did it chew on camera instead? :yikes:
Words
1 Feb 2012No it didn't. Only foxes try that!
derWandersmann
2 Feb 2012A rule in pony/horse country: Carry a couple of apples, carrots, or a sack of sugar cubes.
In deer country: Cigarettes (preferably without filtres.)
Words
2 Feb 2012dW, I just read up on "deer and cigarettes" (very nearly a song title). Fascinating!
Words
6 Feb 2012Thanks Erwin!
Wulpen
19 Oct 2012Very beautiful