We have been having some absolutely gorgeous Fall days and it is supposed to continue into the long Thanksgiving weekend. I was lucky enough to have two extra vacation days on Thursday and Friday to extend the long weekend even longer. We took a drive on Friday afternoon to check out the Fall colours and stop by the lake for a quiet picnic. We didn't head south and go to our favourite spot down by the bay, but instead went north to Stocco Lake.It appears the gulls had the same idea of enjoying this gorgeous day.
The water was calm. Some gulls were sunning themselves on the beach, others were wading into the water.
One decided to wander up to the parking area, find a sunny spot, perch on one leg and enjoy the warmth. Its shadow was reflected on the ground
It was a lovely sunny morning and the shadows and reflections were very interesting. The still water had just enough movement to slightly distort the reflections.
These are the perfect photos for linking with Camera Critters, Shadow Shot Sunday, and Weekend Reflections. Thanks for visiting today. I hope you are enjoying a wonderful weekend too.Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian visitors.
Weather has improved . Lovely at the lake. Happy Thanksgiving to you.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely photos! Isn't this weather amazing? I just love it. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, fellow Canadian :)
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, I hope you had a wonderful on your drive. A picnic sounds great. The reflections in the water are fabulous. Take care and enjoy your Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteWonderful colours!
ReplyDeleteAh, they are having so much fun. What great shots.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your shots :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Linda: Happy Thanksgiving. I think every living creature is enjoying this weekend. We have to enjoy it as we may not get many nice days like this from now on. Please read my post Things I like because I left you a challenge. V
ReplyDeleteWhat delightful shadow shots! Love the gulls and the water! A picnic does indeed sound perfect for the day! Hope you enjoy a lovely weekend!
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I can hear them from here! Lovely shots!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you, too.
ReplyDeleteI love gulls, and that young one standing on one leg is just too cute. Your photos are super.
Kay, Alberta
Aren't we lucky to be enjoying such fine weather this Thanksgiving weekend? The gulls look pretty happy too! Neat reflections!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving! Wonderful shots of the gulls and their reflections.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHope you can visit my camera critter post too. Have a safe weekend!
Great shots & we hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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Oskar
lovely shots and what a nice site. Will visit often.
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Beautiful! So peaceful out there. :-)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shadows!
ReplyDeleteMy Shadow Shots, have a blessed Sunday!
What a lovely looking day! And a very Happy Thanksgiving to you!
ReplyDeleteLinda girl Happy Thanksgiving and those gulls certainly do look like they are enjoying the weather with you too ! We have taken a drive to try and catch some Autumn colours too .. there are pockets of colour .. but I am sure after last night and this frost there will be much more colour to come : ) Happy SSS too ! : )
ReplyDeleteJoy
wonderful photos! happy thanksgiving in canada!
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Great shots!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous day for a picnic! What a glorious weekend it has been!
ReplyDeleteLove your photos -with shadow and reflection!
The Gulls are certainly out in force. Sounds like you had a good drive out.
ReplyDeleteHope you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving.
gulsl may be a boring bird. But still they are beautiful if one cares to look. Great collection of photos. :)
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