Misty Sunday at Veterans Park

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The weather has been a bit gloomy for a few days. It is not rainy, but it is certainly not dry. Sunday, one of my friends, Andy Blake, and I had lunch and then decided to try taking a few photos at one of our local parks. Andy is a good photographer - I just own a camera!

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These photos were taken at Veterans Park in Round Rock, Texas. The mist in the air gave everything a soft blur.  There were a number of water birds - none of them seemed interested in flying or feeding. They seemed to be wishing for the weather to clear.

Vladmir, the Muscovy duck greeted us as we arrived.

These two turtles seemed to be deeply engaged in a conversation.

Three Comorants standing on the dam.

Andy Blake snapping a photo of the cormorants.

The resident geese were staying far from the Muscovy Duck.

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