Dam! Another dreary day

I didn't see this blue heron until it took flight. A bit blurry, but still my favorite of the day.

[Milanie]

Their flying away is usually the only time I notice them! They must have tremendous hearing and eye-sight - I can be quite some difference and they take off. Love the tones here

[amyK]

Great scene with the heron in flight.

[moni kozi]

Nice shot! I would definitely try some cropping, as that heron there is so neat!
And dam! I love that pun!!!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

I actually really like many things about this image, not sure I would crop it

[John M]

@milaniet Agreed! Once I spot one taking off I start looking for others, but no luck this time.

@monikozi @koalagardens Thanks both! I actually have a couple "Virtual Copies" with different crops in Lightroom.

Marilyn liked one cropped in tight on the bird, but I sort of like being able to see the dam in the background, and the curve of the water in the foreground. Plus, due to the low shutter speed it looks particularly gruesome up close! Sort of has "canvas" vibes though.

[Agnes]

The picture is beautiful

[gloria jones]

Terrific action shot

[Delwyn Barnett]

That heron is in exactly the right spot.