White Pelicans on the Mississippi, well I am not any where near the Mississippi River this year and I do miss seeing these beautiful birds. Luckily I have plenty of photos to look back on when I want to take a look at these magnificent birds. So I thought I would share some of my favorites today.
White Pelicans on the Mississippi
Early Morning River Lights, well yesterday morning I went out early before sunrise for the purpose of photographing a sunrise. But I had an unexpected view when I got down to the river.
A little out of my normal photography. A tug boat and barge were heading down river, with their giant spot light on, to guide their way as they travel in the silence of the morning. The river was smooth as ice across the river, but the clouds were reflecting in the water on my side of the river. It was so quiet except for the chugging of the motor on the boat.
So I turned towards the west to look at the new bridge. It was lit up by the construction lights under the bridge. Such a peaceful morning.
And off to my right was this gorgeous reflection of this building. I believe I will go down there again the next time it is this calm out. But get there a little earlier. As soon as the sun comes up, everything looks completely different.
Early Morning River Lights
Celebrating Iowa Rivers Today on World Rivers Day, Sunday the 27th. A friend of mine told me that today is the celebration of rivers across the world. You can check her post Here; WALKIN’, WRITIN’, WIT & WHIMSY. And I knew I had a few river photos starting with this little one right outside of my house here in the middle of Autumn.
I know you don’t want to hear it, but soon it will look like this photo below. 😏😉
But, lets get back to Autumn here on the Cedar River in Iowa
The Mighty Mississippi River – Photo was taken last month.
And a way to cross the Mississippi River here on the I74 Bridge which will be torn down soon. A new bridge is being built right next to it as I write this. I never did like this bridge, it is very narrow and people drive way to fast on it. But it is pretty at night.
And last, I have been hanging out down by the Mississippi River for the last few days, well, I go home at night. But the Egrets are still here, the water is low and the fishing is good for them. I pull up a chair on the bank of the river and sit there patiently watching and photographing these beautiful birds. I am still amazed that there are so many here.
I have hundreds of photos of the Egrets, so it might take me awhile to get to all of them.
Celebrating Iowa Rivers Today
