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~ " Black Magic " ~

" Adapt and Overcome " !

 

Out on a rare visit to the dock area inhabited by the swans and cygnets I have followed since last May '09 I found them in an area they rarely visit !

 

Stopping to feed them and observe four little tufted ducks (who are divers, not bread eaters) a mist came in from the river as the air temperature changed, after a short while previously unseen tiny spider webs (palm of a hand size) became visible as the mist settled on the webs in tiny water droplets !

 

The magic of nature ~ On Black

 

Despite a gentle breeze and not having a tripod I was quite pleased to obtain this shot by something I call " Adapt and Overcome " !

 

I chose a web in a corner of the dockside railings which became protected from the breeze by my kneeling body (6 secs to get down, 60 secs to get back up) !

 

From this I asked a rare passer-by if he would hold my coat over the railings (pleading with him not to drop the coat in the dock) to give me a dark back drop as without there was no shot against the vastness of the dock water ~

 

Thankfully he agreed and what you see is what you get ! (WYSIWYG)

 

Mom To Be Discharged Soon ~ Though Still A Frail Lady ~

 

Many Thanks To The Well Wishers ~ Very Much Appreciated ( VMA )

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