My Incredible Luck–I Gotta Share

Posted by on March 28, 2012

 

Since yesterday was our last day at Lake Conroe for a few months,

I wanted to make one more pass with the camera. . .I was really trying

to get a shot of a water moccasin that I had spotted at one of the ponds. . .

alas. . .no luck!  but. . .I did get this incredible shot

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of this momma Mallard. . .she’s set her nest up right at the edge of the hot tub. . .

and then. . .the most incredible thing happened.

I had walked around to the “Bass Pond” and sat down at a picnic table. . .

because I could hear birds all in the edge of the brush, I had turned on the camera,

and was scanning with the high power lens to see if I could get a shot of one of them. . .

Lo and behold. . .this is what flew right into my view finder. . .

I just held down the button and started clicking. . .

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I was thrilled. . .

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10 Responses to My Incredible Luck–I Gotta Share

  1. bill

    Lots better than a snake anyway…lol Great shots!

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  2. Ed Hurlburt

    You take very nice pictures, what kind of camera do you have? We pick up our MH in the morning,,can’t wait!! We have to get together when you get back to Texas…Have fun, be safe, see you soon.

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  3. Candace

    Yes …one of my favorite sayings is “Luck us what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” You certainly experienced luck when your preparation met the opportunity. What a nice PC background that p photo would be :D

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  4. Vickie Medley

    Wow…is all I can say. Love these new cameras! That was your miracle of the day.

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  5. Janice

    ahhh. . .but Bill, I just wanted a pic of the snake for the shock value. . .and my grands would be so impressed!

    Thanks Ed. . .I usually used hubby’s Nikon D300 with a 70 – 300 zoom (my personal favorite lens). . .I know you guys are going to love your new rig. . .with that awesome kitchen, is Debi going to cook inside now? ha ha!

    Candace. . .Oprah used to say that all the time. . .and I believe it. . .I’m just thankful to be able to take advantage!

    Vickie. . .I would absolutely agree that is was a miracle. . .and I did say, “thank you Jesus” at that very moment. . .cause you know, as the good book says. . .in all things, give thanks!

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  6. Marsha

    AWESOME! Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Gary

    too incredible. wonderful shots.

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  8. Jeannie

    oooooh, a 70-300 lens, wishful thinking that I had one! Beautiful shots and thank you for sharing. I love it when it comes together for a great nature photo! Good job!

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  9. longdog2

    Janice–those are some awesome photos! Right place, right time, and quick on the trigger!

    http://travelinglongdogs.blogspot.com

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  10. Janice

    Thanks Gary. . .we’re having a blast!

    Jeannie. . .I know, it’s great. . .but I’m envious of your kayak. . .so that makes us even. . .right?

    Longdog. . .thankfully, my finger was already ON the trigger. . .or I’m sure I would have missed everything!

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