The Purple Swamphen’s Gentle Care
A Quiet Moment at Lake Lorne
At Lake Lorne, the light falls softly across the water’s surface, catching the sheen of duckweed and the quiet movements of a purple swamphen tending to its chick. The interaction lasts only seconds — a small gesture of care — yet it speaks volumes about patience and presence.
There’s something grounding about observing wildlife in moments like this. The swamphen’s vivid plumage of indigo-blue and red stands out against the green wetlands, but the true beauty lies in the exchange itself. The chick, covered in black down, tilts upward for food — a reminder of trust, instinct, and the simple continuity of life.
Photographing scenes like this isn’t about capturing spectacle; it’s about connection. The wetlands at Lake Lorne hold a quiet rhythm that invites you to slow down, to notice. Each reflection and ripple mirrors the flow of care in the natural world — a calm reminder that nurture and patience are everywhere if we pause to see them.
This image, part of the Nature & Wildlife collection at Mirror of My Mind Photography, encourages reflection on the everyday tenderness found in wild places. Whether displayed as a print or explored online, it offers a glimpse into stillness — a moment of life, colour, and calm in balance.
Technical Notes
- Focal Length: 155 mm
- Aperture: f/5.6
- Shutter Speed: 1/1000 s
- ISO: 200
- Lens: Tamron 18–200 mm
