I took these photos as part of an exercise in stop-action, shutter priority photography. The location is the edge of the Rideau River in an Ottawa park. I am here because I am looking after my granddaughter while her parents are away. The method - the granddaughter was tasked to throw bits of bread high in the air and entice the bread-habituated gulls to hover in the air in front of her while grandma clicked, panned and clicked some more.
Some of the shots turned out quite well.
The GD loves this park and regularly hangs out here, feeding whatever furred or feathered critter drops by and observing all that passes. Her biggest thrill on Monday was to spot a red winged blackbird female displaying and the male bird swooping down to mate with her. We spent the majority of the after school period, however, observing a nest on which a Canada goose and a mallard duck both seem to be laying eggs.
Lots of the GD's feathered pals turned up for their treats and I also took the opportunity to take some portraits.
It was an entirely beautiful interlude, even if we are paying for it now with three forecast days of rain. The GD set off for school this morning in her jacket. When I observed that she had two raincoats hanging in the closet in the hall, she informed me that both of them are too small and that, in addition, her toes are curling under in her rollerblades. She mentioned birthday gifts, in passing. An eminently practical and delightful child.
She will be nine on her birthday. How swiftly the years pass by.
Amazing photos, Mary! You make me want to play around with shutter priority. (I have, sadly, not been taking so many photos since last year's project 365. I miss it!)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had such an enjoyable time with your granddaughter, too.
You did a great job. We've had company and took them out to Wheelers and Balderson.
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