Turtle Bay Beach Resort, Watamu, Kenya

Ready at Every Sip (Step)

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OM-1 Mark II · OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3

328 mmƒ5.91/2000ISO 4000

The story

During one of my explorations of the hotel complex, I discover a small pond near the entrance area — along with nearly three dozen weavers. These cheerful little yellow birds are made for photographing.

At one point, part of the flock is hard at work — diligent builders, busily weaving away at their nests. My eyes drift toward the bar and the tap just beside me: I don't resist, and order one cold one. I watch, I shoot, I sip, I order another.

A few dozen minutes later, they're stealing seeds from the sparrows' feeder — must be lunch break. I watch, I shoot, I sip, I order another.

Later, they're chasing each other all around the atrium, as if playing hide and seek. Clocked out already, onto after-work fun? Nothing changes on my end: I watch, I shoot, I sip… and order another.

All told, I spent a good four hours photographing the weavers — the number of beers I'd rather not disclose — until the shade finally fell, my stomach started rumbling, and I hauled myself up on heavy legs to go find an afternoon snack.

That's what I call being ready at every sip.

Turtle Bay Beach Resort, Watamu, Kenya · February 18, 2026