The sunrise was doing most of the work this morning. Grass, reeds and a couple of spider webs suddenly turned into something much more interesting — glowing edges, tiny threads catching the light, and that deep orange haze everywhere. I especially like these moments when you stop looking for birds for a minute and realise there’s plenty to photograph right under your nose.
These were the kind of silhouettes I kept coming back to all morning. A goose here, a stilt there, each one turning into a completely different shape once the detail disappears. Add the golden water, a few reflections and some sparkling highlights, and suddenly even a bird just standing still looks like it’s posing for a poster.
A few portraits this time — some much more cooperative than others. The geese were happy to pose for proper close-ups, while the herons preferred a bit more attitude: one balancing high on a branch, another standing guard, and one spreading its wings as if it had booked the best spot on the lake for a little morning sunbathing.
The spider webs were moving gently in the breeze, catching the morning light like fine silver threads. With the soft water, grasses and haze around them, the whole scene felt incredibly calm — nothing dramatic, just one of those small moments that makes you stop for a while and keep looking.
This is a Purple Heron — one of those birds that looks almost prehistoric once it stretches out into flight. The warm light picked up all the bronze and grey in the wings beautifully, and for once it gave me a nice clean pass across the reeds. Fast enough to keep the autofocus busy, but slow enough to enjoy every frame.
Nikon Z9 · NIKKOR Z 180–600mm f/5.6–6.3 VR
Nikon Z5 · NIKKOR Z 24–120mm f/4 S
