Duck on Wall and a Pretty Pony

By Words | Published January 31, 2012

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.


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Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 7D and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens.

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12 Comments

  1. SittingFox January 31, 2012 at 2:01 pm #

    Ducks do find some strange places to perch. I like the last shot of the pony 🙂

  2. gdare January 31, 2012 at 4:01 pm #

    Pony was coming you way. Did you have a sugar cube for him? 😀

  3. cakkleberrylane January 31, 2012 at 7:01 pm #

    I 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!

  4. Words January 31, 2012 at 10:01 pm #

    Lois, 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.

  5. Words January 31, 2012 at 10:01 pm #

    Darko, 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.

  6. Words January 31, 2012 at 10:01 pm #

    Adele, the female mallards have taken a strong liking to that wall in recent days. :confused: The pony is very cute.

  7. gdare February 1, 2012 at 5:02 pm #

    Originally posted by Words:

    I only had the camera.

    Did it chew on camera instead? :yikes:

  8. Words February 1, 2012 at 11:02 pm #

    No it didn't. Only foxes try that!

  9. derWandersmann February 2, 2012 at 4:02 am #

    A rule in pony/horse country: Carry a couple of apples, carrots, or a sack of sugar cubes.
    In deer country: Cigarettes (preferably without filtres.)

  10. Words February 2, 2012 at 10:02 pm #

    dW, I just read up on "deer and cigarettes" (very nearly a song title). Fascinating!

  11. Words February 6, 2012 at 10:02 pm #

    Thanks Erwin!

  12. Wulpen October 19, 2012 at 8:10 pm #

    Very beautiful