I spotted this swan stretching it's wings and watched as that's a sign that it might fly. Staying with it paid off allowing me to capture a few great moments.
Comments and suggestions welcome,
Morris
1) Taking to the air with ducks ducking
X-H2SXF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR + 1.4x lens700mmf/8.01/2900s3200 ISO-0.3 EV
2) Spotlight on a Ruddy Duck
X-H2SXF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR + 1.4x lens700mmf/8.01/4000s3200 ISO-1.0 EV
3) Look at him go
X-H2SXF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR + 1.4x lens700mmf/8.01/4000s3200 ISO-1.0 EV
4) About 50 feet in the air
X-H2SXF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR + 1.4x lens700mmf/8.01/9000s3200 ISO-1.0 EV
5) Descending
X-H2SXF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR + 1.4x lens700mmf/8.01/9000s3200 ISO-1.0 EV
6) Passing me
X-H2SXF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR + 1.4x lens700mmf/8.01/9000s3200 ISO-1.0 EV