Considering the cold weather we’ve experienced this week, you may not be surprised to hear this image wasn’t taken in the UK. It’s one I took a short while ago while on our family holiday in Portugal.
This picture sung out to me as I was reviewing images on my memory card. I like the position of the birds, mix of colours, the reflected light and the fact the water almost seems to be moving.
The image was taken on a visit to the city of Olhão. We were very close to the main docks, where fishing trawlers would be going to offload their cargo. I guess these two characters were looking out for a spot of lunch from one of the incoming boats.
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18 thoughts on “Looking out for lunch”
Lovely photo. It’s nice to see something resembling summer now we’re in the dark depths of winter! And the water certainly does seem to be moving 🙂
I have to say Sarah, that was part of the appeal, a photo that represented summer.
Hi John, the birds look like figureheads keeping the boats safe at sea. However, I am sure that they will soon disappear at the first sign of a potential lunch boat coming in.
xx
They do look a little like figureheads don’t they?
Secretly what they’re saying is ‘why’s this guy pointing a camera at us?’
I love the colours and tones in their feathers.
Thank you for linking up
You may be right Darren, I took quite a few images before settling on this one.
Looking at the size of them they get lucky from the incoming boats more often than not!
Oh most of the birds in this area were a very healthy size!
A photo of the summer is always welcome to cheer up a winters day. I love harbours, just watching the boats and people #MySundayPhoto
Yeah, I’m with you. Could watch the boats coming in all day every day.
Nice composition!
Glad you like the composition, It took several attempts to make this one work.
Great photo shame summer has gone #mysundayphoto
Yeah, that’s it until April now isn’t it? Anyway, such nice memories.
Great warming photo John, that actually makes me want to plan a holiday to warmer parts.
Seagull figureheads must be on trend in Portugal.
Have a great Sunday and thanks for sharing 😀
Glad you liked the picture Denise and only too happy to share.
Love the colours of the boats and the way the birds are looking out over the water. It does make me long for the warmer weather though!
Yeah, I look forward to the warmer weather returning but we do need a proper winter first.