I had hopes that these three American Coots would synchronize their swimming direction or angle for a portrait composition.
![American Coot Trio](https://i0.wp.com/passingbyphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/531A0004.jpg?resize=474%2C267&ssl=1)
They circled, they zigged and zagged, they separated and came back together, but an organized group shot was not to be.
![American Coot Trio](https://i0.wp.com/passingbyphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/531A0008.jpg?resize=474%2C267&ssl=1)
Eventually they did all turn their heads in the same direction, almost.
![American Coot Trio](https://i0.wp.com/passingbyphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/531A0013.jpg?resize=474%2C267&ssl=1)
Excellent photos despite the fact that the coots didn’t cooperate fully.
Thank you, Belinda! It’s interesting to watch their patterns even when it doesn’t result in a great portrait.