The egret was fishing in his usual spot in the river – he can be found there most mornings. So I was taking photos of his strange egret-y shape, gangly and odd and awkward, he flying away further upriver whenever I got too close, moving us both further and further upstream, until I sensed something in the grasses behind me.
There was a presence – or perhaps a flicker in the peripheral vision – of movement, of something, of someone.
And then I saw him – utterly still in an effort to remain invisible.
Forgetting the egret now, eyes focused into the grass, I managed a couple of photos, but when I moved and looked again, I’d lost him.
Wandering deeper into the field, trying to track him down, I realized there were tiny flecks of blue everywhere in the tall grasses around me.
The entire field was filled with strips of blue, and now, forgetting the bunny after forgetting the egret, I focused on the dragonflies, many of them having their private moments in flight, hovering, or resting briefly on the stalks.
What an intruder I was to each of these critters, and yet, invasive human, I didn’t hesitate.
Weekly Photo Challenge – Focus
Focus / unfocus
these are awesome photos. the outside provides an array of subjects – cornucopia of things to take pictures of. Especially nature:)
Thank you, Kim! Yes, there’s lots of stuff to take photos of, which I find gives me an excuse to be outside for long periods of time, which I think, is really what it’s all about…
You sound like Alice wandering about… 🙂
It’s the rabbit talking…:)
Wonderful post! Love the images. Thank you for taking us with you on your adventure!
Oh, my pleasure! Thanks for stopping by and commenting 🙂
Lovely, lovely……open to the natural world, we are visited with Delight…thanks….
Thank you – it is so fun to be out there
Kat
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Lovely photos, and I really like the way you’ve created a story around them. Aren’t rabbits and hares funny the way they think if they’re completely still you can’t see them.
Yes, the stillness of the rabbit, it is so funny. Though I suppose most of their predators might not have great eyesight? Even for me, he managed to slip away without me seeing him… Thanks for your kind comments, Traveller. 🙂
Oh, that blue took my breath away!
Such a startling turquoise, isn’t it!?!
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I love this photos of nature. Every single one is different and you caught a details. Love it:)
Thank you! Had not thought of how they are different – appreciate your observation 🙂
This is lovely, especially the unfocus; such a great and inspiring interpretation of the theme!
Thanks so much, Dina!
This is absolutely lovely! Well done!
Thank you 🙂
You’re welcome. 🙂
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The text is so mysterious and lovely — really helps to have them accompany the photographs!
Oh, I like that word, “mysterious” – thanks for that!
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Great shots, great story! I felt like I was with you on your quirky journey of discovery. 🙂
Awesome! Thanks!
Love that double blue shot!!
Yes? I was concerned for their privacy… 🙂
Lovely photos for this challenge. Love the shot of the bunny!!
Thanks Janaline 🙂
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