Wash and Brush up.....

Thankfully the promised 70MPH winds didn't really materialise here, and apart from a few broken branches there wasn't too much damage.
By the time I finally got up this morning (I love half term for lay in's) the sun was shining, and apart from a stiff breeze it was a really lovely day.
I met Charlii and her girl's, Esther, Archie and Tallula in the local park for a quick walk, and on the way back I stopped at the park pond to see if there were any ducks.
I think I arrived at just the right time as all the ducks seemed to be having their morning bath, splashing in the water, and flapping their wings like crazy!
I had quite a few shots of the Mallards raised out of the water, wings in a flap, but in the end I opted to blip this picture of a Tufted duck Aythya fuligula preening.
I love the muted colours of the reflections in the water, and the way they match the colour of the ducks beak, and the circles made by the ripples.
Enjoy