Though the sun was blazing in a cloudless sky the temp was a rather chilly and Autumn-like 48 degrees this morning in the park. We set out on the trail right about 6:20.
Today’s walk was pleasant enough despite the coolness of the morning. Not a lot of good photographic opportunities presented themselves. I did come across a Mule Deer doe who was standing in a clearing perfectly back-lit with a golden rim of light outlining her. In years past I would have fired off half a dozen frames of this scene but I have grown tired of pictures of deer staring directly at me so I chose, instead, to simply enjoy the moment. I did get a good shot of an Osprey perched high in a dead tree along the bank of the Arkansas River. S/he seemed unhappy to see me but made no effort to leave. Today’s featured image, above, is a late Spring scenic of the woods along the river.
Sightings:
Birds: Starlings, Robin, Swallows, Barn Swallow, Osprey, Kingbirds, Meadowlark, Mallard Ducks, Canada Geese, Kestrel, Mourning Doves, Wren, Cormorant
Critters: Cottontail Rabbit, Mule Deer
Gear: Nikon D5100, 55-200mm, 55-300mm
Mallard Duck at Lake Pueblo State Park, Colorado 
Osprey checking me out at at Lake Pueblo State Park, Colorado. He seemed quite comfortable in his perch and was really going to be annoyed if he had to leave.