This was taken about 15 minutes after sunrise, after the coolest night we’ve had this fall, down around 40 F (4 C). Hardly a creature was stirring and I saw no wading birds.

Ravenswood Pond, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
October 20, 2022
I took almost the same scene a year ago, with more vegetation floating in the pond:
Ravenswood Pond, October Morning
You captured this moment very well Ellen.
Have a nice weekend
Beautiful 🧡
Yes, beautiful!
Thank you!