Near my house, here in Columbia, SC, is the Sesquicentennial State Park. Only five minutes away is my place o run (nice 4 mile trail), fish, and to take pictures.
This morning, we went to the playground for Monica’s birthday(for more information on this trip, check out DailyDwelling.com). Both of us, were taking pictures, back and forth, of the kids. At the pond, we stop to see the ducks.
I really enjoy taking pictures of ducks because typically they don’t react to my presence except to come toward me—which is much better than running away. I can take my time and work with the photos and allow them to develop. Unfortunately, because they are ducks—I sometimes don’t spend enough time on them. Treating them as part of the scenery or a quick novelty.
In order to become a good photographer, one must practice. What better object to practice on than a duck who is approaching you!?! There was a deer that we saw as well at the park—the deer certainly wasn’t ready to pose for pictures. It was staring and getting ready to run in any minute. the ducks never run—even though they got a little too close to my daughter and I tried to shoo them away.
The point is: Tame ducks aren’t bothered by people. Spending time practicing photography on them provide a great opportunity to try different angles, lighting, and speeds to sharpen your skills as a photographer. Go out and find some ducks and take some pictures!