A duck like water bird, the Common Moorhen takes a leisurely swim on a bright sunshine morning the water is SMOOTH as silk and reflects the blue sky above.
Shortly after this picture was taken the Moorhen paddled back to the island and while exiting the water a small gator came up from behind and grabbed at the rear end of the bird. There was a happy ending, the Moorhen wriggled out of the apparently not so hungry gators mouth. I did snap the series for a personal scrapbook memory that still brings a smile when I think of it. Do you think the hen chuckles?
Patty Charles 
That must have been a dramatic series of shots. Nature at work. Love the reflection on the calm water.
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Beautiful, graceful, the “ripple lines are so casual ” the colors intense.
I loved your “sonnet” and I would be sure ” that is one happy Moorhen.. ” Preening no doubt occupied a lot of her time, and….. Women rule!!!
Great shot…
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That is a lazy duck, it seems to be swimming downhill, gonna haveta work to swim back uphill???? LOL
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a great, a wonderful shot, I do like the waterhen! Very well done!
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That’s one lucky duck! Great photo, beautiful colours and reflection.
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whew…..close one!
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great with the bird againsty the lovely blue water, the reflection if perfect!
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That must have been quite a little drama you got to watch being played out. I’m glad for the happy ending….
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He has so many colors!
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Lovely reflections on that still water, it just goes to show that danger is lurking in those still waters!
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Love the colors and contrasts you were able to capture in this one. I’m glad this one live to play another day!
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Her lucky day! She must’ve been so busy posing for you that she forgot to watch for Mr gator!
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