Camera or groceries? Well… the groceries could wait. 😁
On my way home from work, I passed a pond and had an unexpected Black-necked Stork photography opportunity. I was surprised — and pretty excited — because it’s not something I get to see every day.
There was just one problem: I didn’t have my camera with me. My plan was to get the groceries on the way home, but suddenly I had a decision to make — groceries first, or go home and get the camera?
I decided the groceries could wait. I headed home, grabbed my camera and made my way back, hoping the stork would still be there.
To my relief, it was. 😁 I had enough time to settle in and capture a few photographs while it moved through the wetland, before it eventually decided to move on.
Sometimes the best wildlife encounters are the ones you don’t plan for. I’m glad I chose the camera over the groceries that day. 😁📷
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Such a beautiful bird !!! Exquisite colours.
Thank you Ma’am! It really is a beautiful bird. I was very lucky to have the opportunity to photograph it. 😊
Fantastic Darryl star that’s amazing capture just in time…. Well done mate!!!!
Thanks William! I’m glad I made it back in time before it decided to move on. 😁
Beautiful photos and I love the story. The secret of life is recognising opportunity and taking advantage of it. Well done.
Thanks Jeff! I’m glad you enjoyed the story as well as the photos. Definitely one of those opportunities I’m glad I didn’t let pass. 😊
Magnificent photos Darryl
And I’m glad the groceries could wait!!
Very majestic looking bird
Thank you Emma! 😁 I’m glad the groceries could wait too! It was such a beautiful bird and an opportunity I couldn’t pass up.
Beautiful shots of the stork. You always choose what we can enjoy over what you can have. I love the short stork story!
Thank you David! I’m really glad you enjoyed both the photos and the story. Sometimes the unexpected wildlife encounters turn out to be the most memorable ones. 😊
Beautiful Photos, Lucky you. Looks like the stock waited to be photographed by you. 😉
Thank you Nicola! 😊 I think the stork knew I was coming back with my camera! I was very lucky it decided to wait around for me.
You are blessed with a wonderful talent. Beautiful photo.
Reminds me of the photos in the National Geographic Magazine.
Thanks for sharing Darryl🤙
Thank you so much, Ian! 😊 I really appreciate your kind words. The National Geographic comparison is a huge compliment. I’m glad you enjoyed the photo, and thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment.