American Coot

"American Coot" 

Judy Royal Glenn Photography 

I don't get to photograph the American coot very often. It is not a very pretty bird, but I like to photograph it nonetheless. 

Location: Lake Junaluska, North Carolina

Compassion

"Compassion"  Photo by Judy Royal Glenn

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When I take photos, I seem to find lame or injured animals.  This Mallard has what I named a cleft lip.  I don't know if she was born that way or if she was injured.  The thing I love about these injured animals is they appear strong and resilient not letting their impediment hold them back.  They have to learn to adapt and move forward.  I have compassion for them.  What lesson can we learn from them?