The Guard is Back by milaniet

The Guard is Back

Head tucked out of the wind, the heron is standing guard above the river. First time in a while I've been able to frame him against the bridge.
Super shot, he could be guarding it.
December 27th, 2014  
I love these Herons but never get close enough for a great capture. Hopefully when they come back in the spring the 150 - 600 will help.
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December 27th, 2014  
Great capture
December 27th, 2014  
It looks cold. Nicely captured against the bridge structure.
December 27th, 2014  
@stevej You'll be a pro with that new lens by then - these shots won't be any challenge! Of course, this silly guy lets me (sometimes) get within 20 yards of him.
December 27th, 2014  
Super capture !! He sure looks like a guard !! Fav
December 27th, 2014  
He looks mighty cold - has his feathers wrapped around himself like a cloak and I feel for him. Your picture turned out well with the bridge in the background!
December 27th, 2014  
@milaniet Wow, 20 yards would be great. The one I saw last year would be on the other side of the pond and fly off to the other pond as soon as we got there.
December 28th, 2014  
Wonderful! He's so adorable!
December 28th, 2014  
Here's a sight we won't see for awhile! Beautiful!
December 28th, 2014  
@stevej I wonder if it's because there is more traffic that passes there - He likes to stay fairly near the boat ramp in this small inlet. He may have seen enough people who pay no attention to him that he's become a little less leery. While there not much boating right now, cars still pass through that parking lot just visiting the park.
December 28th, 2014  
Pam
I always think they look kind of grumpy. He looks great against that bridge. The focus, and detail is so very good.
December 28th, 2014  
@milaniet That could be, the place we saw ours is open to the public but there aren't a lot of people that go out there..
December 28th, 2014  
Isn't he beautiful! Love the way you've framed him against the bridge. Fav
December 28th, 2014  
I like the pov and the starkness of the shot. I'd love to see one of these.
December 28th, 2014  
Great shot and I love the bridge :)
December 28th, 2014  
Great shot and great title!
December 28th, 2014  
wonderful capture!
December 28th, 2014  
Great capture. Fav
December 28th, 2014  
Terrific capture. Fav.
December 28th, 2014  
Love the clear details and focus
December 28th, 2014  
Lovely capture. Love the background too.
December 28th, 2014  
Wonderful capture, the heron looks great against the bridge and the dof is fab too.
December 28th, 2014  
Great capture and love the bridge in the background
December 28th, 2014  
Terrific shot :)
December 28th, 2014  
Cool framing.
December 28th, 2014  
Wow, wonderful shot, beautiful bird, lovely and close, but the composition of nature and mans shaping of nature together is brilliant. Arched wings and arched bridge, love this. Fav.
December 29th, 2014  
Wonderful detail in the feathers of the bird and I like the man vs nature theme.
December 29th, 2014  
Lovely capture Milanie.......the detail and framing is amazing!
He does look like he is guarding the bridge.
Your so fortunate to be able to capture wild life on your daily walks!
December 30th, 2014  
Fantastic shot! Love all the verticals in the image and the detail on the heron.
December 30th, 2014  
Perfect ,great looks as if he is in charge,fav
January 1st, 2015  
beautiful capture, Milanie
January 3rd, 2015  
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