It’s the perfect spot. There’s an area in the corner of the pond where the ducks always hang out. It’s shallow and there are a couple logs they can perch on to preen. It’s also a great place to photograph them because the setting sun slips through the trees and lights them up but doesn’t reach the bank behind them. So their colors and any water splashes are lit up in full glory, and even further enhanced by the stark, dramatic, contrast of the dark shadows of the shoreline. When the conditions are right and I see them begin to preen, I always turn my attention to that area for the perfect opportunity.
