Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Great Blue/ Watery Wednesday

Great blue heron in a pond near me

One of my goals this year was to get some good shots of great blue herons, which in years past has not been easy as they have so many places to hide in the cat-and-nine tails so prevalent in my area. But for some unknown reason I have been in the right place at the right time this year. I LOVE it!

This heron was NOT in the perfect spot to get a super photo - a bit too shady for my taste. But the heron made me happy when it decided to jump out of the water and fly to a better fishing spot twenty or thirty feet away. Unfortunately it flew to an even shadier location but at least I got the shot of the heron in air.

I am linking to Watery Wednesday where you can find many more watery photos.

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51 comments:

  1. Yogi♪♪♪August 16, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Wow, what a great photograph. I love the bird's colors.

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  2. AndyAugust 16, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Most photos of herons are ones of them just standing in a frozen position. After all, that's what they do best. This one was different because of the action. It's nice to be happy about you shot. Keep on clicking.

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  3. KateAugust 16, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    It's exciting when you see a bird of this kind, but even more exciting to get a snapshot of it.

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  4. MadSnapperAugust 16, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    he looks like he is dancing. a lovely heron and lovely capture, the wings make it specail

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  5. RoanAugust 16, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    These are awesome birds. There is one that hangs out at my brother's pond, but I haven't been able to sneak up on him yet. I'm still trying.

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  6. Lois EvensenAugust 16, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Love it! Great action shot! I usually see these standing still, looking at the camera, and wondering what the photographer is doing.

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  7. Tanya BreeseAugust 16, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    he's beautiful! they are so hard to get aren't they!

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  8. TexWisGirlAugust 16, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    it is a beautiful wing spread...

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  9. CarverAugust 16, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    I think this is a wonderful shot of the heron. I love the deep blue almost purple look.

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  10. donAugust 16, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I really like your action shot today. What a nice break to get a good image of the Heron flying. I like his beautiful blue color too. Very nice image.

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  11. CassyAugust 16, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Such a perfect shot! I love the Great blue heron's wings. So beautiful.

    Cassy from Beginner Free Guitar Lessons

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  12. UnknownAugust 16, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    A magnificent shot! I know how hard the Great Blue is to capture with a camera.

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  13. ormbunkeAugust 16, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    OH! Vilken underbar färg och fågel.Det är mycket intressant att få se olika naturer från andra delar av vårt klot.Ha de gott. Anita

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  14. JackAugust 16, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    I think that is the bluest great blue heron I have ever seen. Usually they are more gray than blue. Nice.

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  15. RedPatAugust 16, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Wonderful! An action shot of a heron - wow.

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  16. MalyssAugust 16, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    You caught the moment perfectly!waht a beautyful silhouette it has!

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  17. JudyAugust 16, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Wow!! Great photo!!

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  18. Martha ZAugust 16, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Great capture, I like the water following it feet up.

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  19. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    You did a great job. I personally find bird photography tough especially since their instints to fly is quicker than my shutter.

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  20. JimAugust 16, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Marvellous capture.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  21. KarenAugust 16, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Woo hoo, I'd be so excited if I got a shot like this! I have been trying all summer to capture a blue heron! Great job!

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  22. Ruth HiebertAugust 16, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Great shot.I like how the water is still running of his feet.

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  23. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentAugust 16, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Great action photo. You really do have to be in the right spot at the right time....and ready. Still it's all too easy to catch just a blur! Love the details of the wings in your photo.

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  24. DimpleAugust 16, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Wonderful shot, there is even water dripping from its feet!

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  25. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Wonderful shot, reminds me of a japanese print

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  26. ViolaAugust 16, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    ..and what a shot!! Yes, right time right place! But also a talented photographer! :) It's difficult to make a sharp picture of a flying bird or a bird that takes off.. but you made it! :)

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  27. KathyAugust 16, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    I love it too!

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  28. MichelleAugust 16, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    A great capture!

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  29. JanieAugust 16, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Nice shot! I love how you got all the detail on his wings.

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  30. Magical Mystical TeacherAugust 16, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Mr. Heron is strutting his stuff!

    WATER DITTY

    A mist, a drop, a river, the sea—
    All of this water, a gift for me!

    Some snow, a berg, or maybe some ice—
    Anything frozen, that would be nice!

    © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher

    Pearl Harbor

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  31. GeorgeAugust 16, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    The heron may not have been in a perfect spot, but this picture is about as perfect as a picture could be. Simply fantastic.

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  32. Betsy Banks AdamsAugust 16, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    I think that is an incredible photo of the Great Blue Heron.... Love it!!!!
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  33. RandyAugust 16, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    The color looks more like purple. Graceful looking.

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  34. ♥ BrajaAugust 17, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    absolutely gorgeous color....great capture

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  35. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 17, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    Perfect 'take off' shot, like Jack I didn't realize Blue Herons were so blue, excellent.

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  36. Magnus August 17, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Great shot.

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  37. Jeannette StGAugust 17, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    The position of the heron's wings is perfect! I can imagine that it made your day!

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  38. NatureFootstepAugust 17, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    I, too,love that shot. I saw this heron in Costa Rica but never came close enough to get a decent shot. Glad to see yours.

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  39. CildemerAugust 17, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    Wow! Great capture!
    Thanks for sharing;o)

    ***
    Hope you are having a nice and happy week****

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  40. UnknownAugust 17, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    The bird looks amazing! Great find!

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  41. Hootin AnniAugust 17, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Love the action here....I'm hoping it's a rain dance!!

    BAY SUNRISE

    Hope you find time to visit. Have a glorious Wednesday.

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  42. Jan n JerAugust 17, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Perfect timing for a great shot!

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  43. DarlaAugust 17, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    You captured so much detail on the wings, hard to believe the bird was moving.

    Darla

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  44. DhemzAugust 17, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    oh,my! this is a pretty cool shot!

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  45. StephanieAugust 17, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    It is a great photo, nicely captured. I love Blue Herons.

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  46. IndraniAugust 17, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Wow! You succeeded in your attempt.

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  47. LowellAugust 17, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I don't think I can add anything to the comments that have already been made so I'll reiterate that this is a gorgeous bird and your photo excels!

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  48. genieAugust 17, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    The 48 commenters writing before me have said it all. What an awesome shot. We have a a single blue landing in our creek some this summer, but I have not been as fortunate as you. Maybe one day I will get a shot of him. genie

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  49. ShirleyAugust 18, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    Terrific photo in action! Love it!

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  50. RoseAugust 18, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Seems like I just cannot get out much any more...always waiting on something.

    Love this shot of the heron, though.

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  51. MomgenAugust 24, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    A very good shot....Happy WW!

    Mine is here

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