My opening photo is one taken from the deck of our condominium at the Breakers in Long Beach, Washington. From winter through spring rain floods the meadows forming ponds that attract resident and migratory birds. This shot is a quintessential capture of the sky at sundown with threatening storm clouds suffused with pastel tones, reflected in the marshes.
In mid-March 2020, we were settled at the condo in Long Beach, at the start of the Covid 19 pandemic when the state government issued a decree to stay in place. For the ensuing two and a half months the beach was closed to automobiles and virtually deserted. During this time I was able to earn the trust of a pair of Bald Eagles, who came to recognize me and were not disturbed by my being there. Accordingly, I kept myself and my beagle at a respectable distance. I captured many excellent images of various Bald Eagles and created a collection of poems and photos from this experience. The above shot is a favorite because it shows the pair side by side, in a quiet moment and unruffled by my presence.
Lindy Low LeCoq 
You need a bigger lens! It would take you up into the feathers of those eagles.
Probably, however I’m pretty pleased with the camera I own!
That’s the first step in photography. Gotta love your equipment.
Thank you so much for joining the challenge. I’m in awe of your trusting relationship with the bald eagles (majestic birds indeed) and the sweet photo of your dog Jello is lovely, but that sunset is simply amazing! To have that view from a property you own and can visit regularly must be really special 😮
Those Eagles saw me approaching from way up the beach and after a while they didn’t even shift their position as I got closer! Glad you enjoyed my photos.
Love the image of Jello and the story. Such a sweet dog. The eagle image is priceless.
Thank you for sharing, Lindy!
Thank you, Amy. Though my two beagles are good company, Jello was special.
Hi Lindy. I remember seeing Jello in many of your past photos. Sorry to hear that she has passed. The sunset sky and the reflection of colors on the meadow ponds is mesmerizing. Wonderful choices. ❤
Thank you, Olga. Nice to see you posting again!
They are all wonderful. I would love to see your book/poems/photos or whatever else you put together with your remarkable talents! (Love the photo of Jello.)
Thank you , Jill. I have put some of the photos and poems on site under pages, however I just don’t like the way it formats things. As soon as my new printer arrives, I will take photos of the finished product and post those shots.
Lindy, a truly wonderful set of images – chosen wisely and explained perfectly. Your opening vista is amazing, I’ve read many of your posts about, and seen lovely images of, your eagles and of course you had to include little Jello. Such a little sweetheart. Loved your response on this one.
Thank you, Tina. I am woefully behind in responding – my apologies. Glad you liked the post!