Sunday, September 30, 2012

Stumped


I followed this Green Heron as it was hunting along the water's edge. After being unsuccessful in its quest for food, it flew to this stump giving me an opportunity for a few nice shots.



32 comments:

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

Nice shot Brian!

Carole M. said...

oh yes, great photo opportunity and good everything, lighting and clarity. Great photographer!

Andy said...

His cooperation gave you a beautiful photo.

Amy Burzese said...

Great shot!

genie said...

This heron does not look anything like the one that taunts me by flying up and down our creek never allowing me time to catch a shot. It is a beautiful one. Like the green in contrast tot he blue I see. genie

Lindsjö taxar said...

Herons are so beautiful. TOmorrow the roe hunt starts with our dogs...I´m very excited already...

eileeninmd said...

Great post and photo. I love the Green heron, one of my favorites.

Jan n Jer said...

Love it Brian!

Deb said...

Welcome back... This photo was worth the wait

Liam said...

Wow! That is such a good photo! :):):)

Marc Heath said...

Well worth the wait Brian, lovely shot.

Beth said...

Awesome capture Brian!

Roan said...

Another WOW! The colors are so vibrant. Love those little blue pools in the water.

Sharon M said...

I've been stalking a blue heron. So far he has not been as cooperative.

Tombstone Livestock said...

how much do you pay all these wildlife models to pose for you. Glad you did not drop camera in the lake.

TexWisGirl said...

welcome back to blogland! have been missing your posts! this is a beauty! :)

Kerri Farley said...

Oh He's a Beauty!!!

Tezzie said...

Great shot! Gorgeous colours :) You didn't happen to get a shot of it extending its neck, did you..?! (I had to look up the Green Heron 'cause I was wondering how it got its name, and I saw some photos of Green Herons extending their necks; awesome!)

Pamela Gordon said...

Great shot! Welcome back. I hope you have a great week.

Gail Dixon said...

Finally, a post! And a great one at that. Good to see you again. The green heron can be so difficult to capture, but you nailed this shot. The perfect pose on the perfect log against the perfect backdrop.

Grandma Barb's This and That said...

Glad your back, Brian! Have missed your daily photos. Glad this heron decided to rest on the stump so you could get this beautiful shot!

MTWaggin said...

Nice? Not even, that is framing material! Exceptional and I sure love those little buggers.

barbara l. hale said...

Perfect!

Alan Pavey said...

Stunning pic Brian :-)

Debbie said...

it's gorgeous brian and your title is awesome!!

i have been chasing anything with wings lately, knowing they will be gone soon for the winter!!

i'm lovin' those blue spots in the water. perhaps reflections from the sky!!

Linda said...

I was sure glad to see you back! I have missed your wonderful photos - this one is no exception. I am still waiting to get a glimpse of one of these fellas!

Andee said...

So cool

Tammy said...

Beautifully captured! That stump makes a great perch!!

Leenie said...

Always, always the detail in your bird photos is amazing. It's great to see the colors and parts of creatures that are usually so far away and move so quickly.

Nancy J said...

Beautiful,perfect detail, the stump just right in the water.Love the swirly effect.Greetings from Jean

Grandma C said...

Beautiful bird!

Ida said...

Such a great shot. I just love the green color of their legs.