last night at the pond

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coppernotes During these lockdown days and weeks, we usually have an evening walk together, but last night, as the lads were tired and Richard felt like staying in, I went for a solo stroll. Which, for me, means the chance for a photo walk where I can linger a bit. I have so many photos to share from these lockdown days as I’m taking photos on every walk, but it’s different when you’re walking alone and you can focus on the light and the views and the little moments. It was a beautiful bright evening yesterday, so I headed to the ash lagoons. Made with Steller

coppernotes I started the walk differently to our usual route, heading along the sea wall, looking out across the Forth. Views aside, this is the least ‘interesting’ part of the lagoons walk for me, but I wanted to soak up this light. Made with Steller

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coppernotes There are always so many seabirds feeding along the edge of the water at low tide. You can only see a few here, but the air was filled with the sound of birds. Made with Steller

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coppernotes And then I headed to the pond. This is my favourite spot at the lagoons and these next photos probably explain why. Every time we walk here, it feels different. Different light, different clouds with different reflections; some days with the water rippling in the breeze, other days so very calm. Some days when the water is a deep vibrant blue; other days moody. Made with Steller

coppernotes So much birdsong! Ash Lagoons Made with Steller

coppernotes At the start of lockdown, these trees were bare silhouettes framing this body of water. With every week that passed, we watched the trees bud, those bursts of new life. The first leaves, hinting at the spring days ahead. That scattering of green over the water. And now, the trees feel abundant, enclosing the pond in this verdant cloak of green. Made with Steller

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coppernotes These moments, these hues, this birdsong, this gentle rippling water; the sun glowing on the trees as the light fades. I cherish these simple quiet and calm moments. Made with Steller

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coppernotes The pond has a pair of resident swans. I’ve taken so many photos and videos of these swans in recent weeks, I feel as if I know them now. They started to build a nest this week, so we’re waiting to see whether this family-of- two is about to expand. Made with Steller

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coppernotes FRIDAY 8 MAY 2020 Musselburgh Ash Lagoons Made with Steller

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