A little fog, a sunrise, and some fun waiting for the waterfowl to appear.

Cavalier · March 11, 2017

Got there early to catch the sunrise and "early birds'. Of course the wetlands were the only area steeped in fog that morning!

And then he struck a profile pose.

denisegoldberg · March 12, 2017

I love the fog!

My favorites of the set are the 4th and 5th photos.

Cornflake · March 12, 2017

I agree that all are nice. The second one is my favorite. Fine work!

Cavalier · March 12, 2017

Denise and Don - thanks for the comments.

TMcEwen · March 12, 2017

Very Nice

JAG · March 13, 2017

Lovely images Jo!

sarasphotos · March 13, 2017

Lovely shots, Jo! My faves are the 2nd and 4th - I especially love the balance of the 4th shot.

Cavalier · March 13, 2017

Thomas, Joyce and Sara - thanks so much for your comments.

Stumblebum · March 13, 2017

Great Jo! Bravo!

roaddog52 · March 14, 2017

Great set. Always love the early morning fog images. The diffused light, the added mystery, great way to start the day.

Phil

Cavalier · March 14, 2017

Always enjoy your comments, Taz and Phil. Thanks.

Eia · March 14, 2017

One of my favorite types of photos. Minimal and mystery. I might consider erasing that lone stick on the far left in the last one....just above your sig. Very, very nice!

Cavalier · March 15, 2017

Thanks Eia. Good catch on the stick in the last one - think I'll get rid of it!

Hathingthe · April 16, 2017

Very nice. Is it hard to take pics on wetlands? Do you have any special gear to protect your camera and lenses from water?

Cavalier · April 16, 2017

Thanks for your comments Hathingthe. No, I currently don't have any gear for water protection, although I have been looking at some. The only thing I do is carry a gallon size zip-lock bag (with the closed end cut open) just in case I need to slip it over my telephoto lens. Other than that, I've just been lucky!

Hathingthe · April 16, 2017

I mind all the possible risks not to push my luck)
As far as I know photographers in Siberia have to wear some special clothes too because wetlands are full of mosquitoes and other annoying bugs, so it's almost impossible to wait motionless for a good shot. Is it the same in your place?

Cavalier · April 16, 2017

Central California has the normal mosquitoes and other pests, but not so much that we have to wear special gear. I usually try to go early in the morning - doesn't seem to be as many pests at that time.

I would imagine that Siberia gets a little colder than California as well, requiring different type of clothing/protection. I would love to see and experience that part of the world.

Hathingthe · April 16, 2017

A little colder)))
Not much info can be found but still - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3778129/He-itching-share-Photographer-working-Siberia-reveals-eye-watering-number-mosquitoes-feasting-feet.html Just a few seconds and you're covered with these little "vampires"!
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Cavalier · April 16, 2017

Thanks for the link - WOW that's an incredible amount of mosquitoes!

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denisegoldberg · April 16, 2017

@Hathingthe said:
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Hathingthe · April 16, 2017

I've never been to Ireland, but they say there are also lots of insects in woods.
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