Such a wonderful challenge Anne presents this week, as she invites us to show photos featuring reflections. There are many shiny surfaces that reflect the world around us, and the one that resonates with me is water, so this post features images of nature reflected on marshes, lakes, streams, and the Pacific Ocean shoreline. Birds are fascinating. I study, identify and photograph them and love every minute! First up is a Red-necked Phalarope, working one of the marsh ponds at the Breakers, Long Beach Washington.
A hen Mallard stands on guard with her mate right behind her. They have a nest in the the Breakers marshy grasses and are diligent protectors of their roost. Below; I have many photos of Bald Eagles in my archives and this is the best one of a Bald Eagle reflection on the shoreline at Long Beach. (And yes, they almost always look this fierce!)
Some of my earliest memories are of camping and fishing with my family. Being by water, in water and on the water is integral to my soul. Photographing still-wild natural beauty reflected in water, stirs my sense of wonder and feeds my serenity
Above & below; Odell Lake at the summit of Willamette Pass, Oregon. Shadows and reflections on this vast lake mirror the treasure of Deschutes Nation Forest. Let us work to preserve it and all our National Forests and Parks.
“You are the sky. The clouds are what happens, what comes and goes.” Eckhart Tolle.
When clouds are in our sky and also upon the water, I pull out my camera. Above, Odell Lake, below a lightly cloudy sunset reflecting on the marshes at the Breakers, Long Beach.
On your walk with life, please honor our earth, encourage dignity and share kindness. 🐾
Thank you to Anne for another challenge with many possibilities!
Thank you, Anne. I hadn’t seen a Bald Eagle marching along the seashore – until I did! Now I have quite a few shots of them standing and walking, this was the only one with an acceptable reflection!
Thank you, Tina. I was so fortunate during those spring “stay in place” months of 2020 to be at our condo in Long Beach and have so many beautiful Bald Eagles all to myself!
I’ve put the one looking across Odell from the dock as my screensaver. Such a peaceful, calming way to open the Pandora’s box that awaits me on my laptop!!
Lindy, water resonates with me as well, being a native of the Pacific Northwest – and I really lingered over these photos! Also, I love the message to protect National Forests and Parks💚
Thank you for dropping in and commenting. These challenges are a lifeline for me to keep positive in very negative times! I’m glad you liked my choices and picked up on my plug for our forests and parks.
Walking With Eagles is a collection of original poems and photographs by Lindy Low Le Coq. A lifelong naturalist, amateur photographer and bird enthusiast, Lindy’s verse, composition and photographs open a window into the essence of her subjects. Her poems and photography reflect the rich natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest.
Bald Eagles mature over the course of five years. Walking With Eagles invites the reader to take a poetic and visual tour of this odyssey.
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Lindy Low LeCoq 
Lindy, your reflections are stunning! The eagle is magnificent!
Thank you, Beth!
What beautiful reflections Lindy! I’ve never seen a bald eagle standing in water. Super catch!
Thank you, Anne. I hadn’t seen a Bald Eagle marching along the seashore – until I did! Now I have quite a few shots of them standing and walking, this was the only one with an acceptable reflection!
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Wonderful reflections Lindy! I especially loved the eagle and your image of Odell Lake. Glorious!!
Thank you, Tina. I was so fortunate during those spring “stay in place” months of 2020 to be at our condo in Long Beach and have so many beautiful Bald Eagles all to myself!
excellent collection and my fav isthe Bald Eagle reflection on the shoreline at Long Beach
Thank you, Yvette!
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So beautiful, Lindy! Always love your eagles and other birds, but the Odell Lake was fantastic.
Lindy, the photos in your post are breathtaking. I loved your nature response with wildlife. Fantastic post!
So beautiful Lindy! I love them all but particularly the tree and sky reflections. You are so good! xoxo Lori
I’ve put the one looking across Odell from the dock as my screensaver. Such a peaceful, calming way to open the Pandora’s box that awaits me on my laptop!!
Lindy, water resonates with me as well, being a native of the Pacific Northwest – and I really lingered over these photos! Also, I love the message to protect National Forests and Parks💚
Thank you for dropping in and commenting. These challenges are a lifeline for me to keep positive in very negative times! I’m glad you liked my choices and picked up on my plug for our forests and parks.