“After the nurse leaves, let’s go for a ride.”
For months it been hospital stays and doctor visits that have dictated our outings. Now that the weather has improved, we needed to get out for enjoyment.
“Bring the cameras!”
We drove cross country, through little towns, and wide open spaces, until we came to the Aylmer Wildlife Management Area, where the Tundra swans stop over every year on their way North.
Ric wasn’t able to get out of the car to climb the viewing platforms, so we had to rely on my photography skills. There were thousands of swans, with a lot to say.
Such a welcome change of scenery!
(For Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: A Change of Scenery)
One Woman's Quest II 
Wow!
A day with the swans. What else to ask for 🙂
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Exactly! Pretty spectacular.
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Oooh! Love that last shot.
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Thanks so much!
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Wow… I love this series! What special moments, and you captures are beautiful.
Thank you for sharing, VJ!
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Thanks Amy. Always a pleasure to join in.
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I am so happy you and Ric were able to get out and around. Beautiful photos!
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Thanks Eugi. It was good for us in many ways
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I’m so glad you and Ric were able to get out for a change of scenery–and what magnificent scenery it was!! Your photos capture the Tundra swans beautifully.
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Thanks Liz.
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Oh these photos are beautiful!! My experience with swans and snow geese has always been a little terrifying. As much as I love birds, I’ve had some negative experiences with their aggressiveness. But, they are beautiful, especially the swans. I’m glad you got away and got to see them in such a lovely setting.
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I’ve been chased by a goose – not an experience I’d ever hope to repeat – so I know what you mean. In this case, there were fences keeping the birds and people separate.
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These are beautiful thanks for sharing with us! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Deborah!
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Wonderful that you could both get out, it certainly lifts ones spirits. The photos are lovely, capturing the grace and flight of these beautiful birds.
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Thank you. I was such a blessing.
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You’re welcome 😊
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What a fabulous energy this must create – wonderful photos – and clearly a beautiful day!
And a testimonial for learning to use cameras, even if such becomes an obsession!
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We’ve had two incredible beautiful days here, Jazz. What a fix for our camera obsession!
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These photos are stunning!
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Thanks Aletta!
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Wow VJ, they’re only around for 2 weeks and you caught them – fabulous!!! The images are beautiful. I would SO love to see them. They come here for a very short visit but only to a remote spot about 2 hours from our home so I’ve never caught them. Your images are as close as I’ve gotten! Beautiful choice for the week.
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Thanks Tina. So glad we got to see them.
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“There were thousands of swans” what a place it must have been. I can’t even imagine. BTW wonderful shots VJ.
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Thank you!
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Beautiful. When we lived in the Yukon, Swan Haven-Marsh Lake was a stopping point to view the return of the swans, a sure sign of spring’s return! Thanks for triggering that memory.
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Spectacular! So uplifting.
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These beautiful swans are such a wonderful treat to discover on your outing! I love the last image of the three swans. Thanks for sharing!
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They really are special, and usually only appear for about two weeks, so we were lucky to catch them. Thanks.
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