Sunlit Heron at sunset by grannysue

Sunlit Heron at sunset

Just could not get close to this Heron. It took off when I got closer, flew downward on the other side of the tree. It has it's back to me. I liked how the sun was shining on it and the plants. I have no idea what kind of tree this is, but it is in the water or edge of the water. It does have something growing on it. There were some reeds between it and me.
Thank you for viewing and commenting, I appreciate it. I will try to catch up on commenting again in the next few days.
Nice capture Linda!
July 23rd, 2012  
Beautiful lighting
July 23rd, 2012  
The light is fantastic on the bird. Great shot!
July 23rd, 2012  
Beautiful light and tones! Wonderful capture, Linda!
July 23rd, 2012  
I wonder why it's got a wiggle in it's throat? Perhaps it ate a large fish which got stuck! Interesting to see the stick-like legs balancing so well on the foliage!
July 23rd, 2012  
So Beautiful Linda I love your capture of him in the sunlight! Such Pretty Color's and Great Focus! Fav for your POV! :)
July 23rd, 2012  
Stunning capture - love the contrast to the background too!
July 23rd, 2012  
Kim
Very cool shot!
July 23rd, 2012  
What a great shot, Linda. I love the golden sun on it.
July 23rd, 2012  
wow what a nice heron pic Linda....at sunset!!!!!!!!!!!
July 23rd, 2012  
The sunlight looks gorgeous on this heron! Love the warm glow on his feathers, especially around the head and neck. A fabulous shot!
July 23rd, 2012  
what a great capture!
July 23rd, 2012  
Great composition - love the way the light is hitting him.
July 23rd, 2012  
A beautiful shot; the sun on the bird is lovely. I love the way it's balanced on those skinny, knock-kneed legs.
July 23rd, 2012  
Great capture!
July 23rd, 2012  
Love the highlights from the sun on the heron. Beautiful composition and another winning photo.
July 23rd, 2012  
Wow! Thats lovely. What an interesting shape it is holding its neck. Cool shot.
July 23rd, 2012  
Beautiful bird
July 23rd, 2012  
love the lighting and comp, cool shot
July 23rd, 2012  
Wow--this is gorgeous. The lighting is so wonderful. And have to wonder what it is in his throat??? A fav for me.
July 23rd, 2012  
@maggiemae @netkonnexion @yonnie That is probably a fish or some other aquatic creature in it's neck. I wonder how they don't just choke. You can watch the lumps slowly go down the neck. They swallow the fish head first, this keeps the fins from sticking them.
July 23rd, 2012  
Stunning lighting! Great catch!
July 23rd, 2012  
Beautiful Linda
July 23rd, 2012  
@ellimae @yonnie Thank you for your kind comments and the favs!
July 23rd, 2012  
Very nice shot indeed.
July 23rd, 2012  
Lyn
love the shot - sometimes you pursue and pursue and still lose them, so bravo!
July 24th, 2012  
Lovely shot & lighting.
July 24th, 2012  
Great capture
July 24th, 2012  
I am glad you could not get closer....this is so fantastic as it is with him in the treetop!
July 24th, 2012  
Beautiful Capture!
July 24th, 2012  
Lovely capture in the early evening sunlight!
July 25th, 2012  
Nice light, well done
July 28th, 2012  
Fantastic capture! The lighting on him is great!
August 1st, 2012  
beautiful lighting, positioning, and detail
August 1st, 2012  
What a beauty! Love how you composed this!!!!
August 1st, 2012  
Great shot. Love the composition xx
August 2nd, 2012  
Gorgeous capture. Love the whites.
August 4th, 2012  
You're right ... this lighting is beautiful! Love your pov and the composition. Fabulous capture.
August 13th, 2012  
Lovely shot
August 20th, 2012  
I am a week behind on posting and far behind on commenting. I came to your project and see you have not been here in quite a while. Are you ok? Are you coming back or taking a break. This is so time consuming and I have had to slow down and stop a few times so understand well. Take care, Linda.
August 26th, 2012  
I'm glad @darsphotos saw this fact and I too, wonder about friends we made here and haven't heard from for a while! Your photos were so good, Linda!
September 7th, 2012  
@darsphotos
@maggiemae
Sorry that I have not been online in so long. I t has been so hot here that I just have not felt up to taking photos. The heat here seems to make my ailments worse so I have not taken any shots. It is supposed to get cooler for a couple of days so maybe I will get out and about. Thank you for thinking of me. A new doctor I am going to is trying something different and if that does not help he will try something else.
September 8th, 2012  
Awesome colouring to this fellow....and he does have one wicked twist in his neck...probably straining to keep his eye on you!
September 8th, 2012  
Beautiful capture! I love how the sun is bouncing off of him, too. They are SO hard to capture close up. I'm always telling them that I just want a picture! They don't listen! Haha!
September 8th, 2012  
Very cool shot
October 15th, 2012  
Nice shot Linda
October 18th, 2012  
I miss so many people on this list that commented on here. You were gone for quite a while. I come and go but will try to pop in and out. Are you on Facebook or you are welcome to email if you would like to.
solemdarlene@yahoo.com Facebook: Darlene Solem Take care.
May 19th, 2013  
Leave a Comment
Sign up for a free account or Sign in to post a comment.