Swimming against the tide - Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)

[ladylouise62]

I just think it's a pretty shot. On the Kennet Canal.

[rolf]

Yes it is Louise, nice one. Water looks quite high there.

[ladylouise62]

Looks can be deceptive. Where the Kennet River briefly parts from the canal, it's so low the water is clear enough (and shallow enough) to see the bottom. The ducks can muddy the water by dipping their heads - they don't need to actually dive down. You can see the normal level mark on the wall here http://www.thamesvalleybirds.co.uk/a...-19-lbcrop.jpg

[Eddy Lerpiniere]

Like the water droplets still on their heads, very crisp shot

[ladylouise62]

I managed to brace myself against the lock - it always helps when you are a little shaky

[Eddy Lerpiniere]

it always helps when you are a little shaky

Getting old that's what it is, the rheumatiz 'as set in dearie

[ladylouise62]

Actually, yes, it has - you should see me trying to get up off my knees Of course, the shakes could come from overindulgence in certain things, like errmm, caffeine