Frigid Morning

Frigid MorningThis image was captured on an frigid early January morning on the south shore of Amherst Island. The cold air striking the warmer water produced an enveloping fog framing a pair of waterfowl.

an old leaning fence post stood sentinel in a field kissed by the crisp winds of autumn

an enduring symbol alongside the changing light

This male Harrier Hawk was a familiar figure on the island

its wings a silent whisper against the vast fieldscape

Island fields aglow

that the Short-eared Owl sat—a living portrait perfectly captured against nature's canvas

Surveying the terrain

Flurry of motion and power

exuded the distinct elegance and mystery that captivate in the quiet burst of early morning

Against the mirrored calm of the marsh

Perched atop the weathered wood was a short-eared owl

With a slate-blue body