Day Is Done… | Phil Lanoue Photography

Day Is Done…

Last night while I was watching and photographing the changing sky and clouds, I heard the familiar squawk of a great blue heron behind me. When I turned around there he was flying in just barely above the reeds toward me, finally landing on the oyster beds in the salt marsh. After staying a few minutes he took off and headed toward the trees to roost for the night. Another day transitions into night in the marshland!

31 thoughts on “Day Is Done…”

Bella Remy Photography on October 4, 2012 at 11:20 am said:

One of these days I’m coming to your salt flats so you can show me your magic. So beautiful Phil! Love GBH’s. have one that tells me good night every night.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 4, 2012 at 3:16 pm said:
  
  Well you have to come visit! I’ll introduce you around to some alligator pals. 🙂
  Happy you liked these.
  Those birds can be loud squawkers.
  
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thehappyhugger on October 4, 2012 at 1:12 pm said:

I absolutely love that second pic, it looks as though he especially struck a pose even before his feet touched the ground.

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- adinparadise on October 4, 2012 at 1:37 pm said:
  
  I agree with you. Hopestar. It’s like he’s saying, “Ta-da” before taking a bow, as in the the next pic. 🙂
  
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- Phil Lanoue on October 4, 2012 at 3:17 pm said:
  
  Thanks! He might have been showing off a little. 🙂
  
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adinparadise on October 4, 2012 at 1:38 pm said:

Fabulous photos, once again, Phil. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on October 4, 2012 at 3:17 pm said:
  
  I really appreciate the kind words!
  
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Jean-Paul on October 4, 2012 at 1:40 pm said:

J’aime !

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- Phil Lanoue on October 4, 2012 at 3:18 pm said:
  
  Merci beaucoup Jean-Paul!
  
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starlaschat on October 4, 2012 at 3:01 pm said:

Seems like a skinny Great Blue Heron. I wonder if the bird is a juvenal? Beautiful Photos!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 4, 2012 at 3:19 pm said:
  
  He does look a little skinny. Maybe this is the same one that lost out on getting a fish away from an egret earlier this week. 😯
  Thanks, glad you like the GBH pics!
  
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mike585 on October 4, 2012 at 3:04 pm said:

Nice captures, Phil. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on October 4, 2012 at 3:20 pm said:
  
  Thanks much for looking Mike!
  
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Mitzi on October 4, 2012 at 4:48 pm said:

that baby needs to eat! He looks larger than the Blue Heron’s I’ve seen out in these parts. Most of the ones I’ve seen have been no bigger than the Snowy White Egret. Beautiful capture! How fortunate are you that you can go out every day and capture these amazing wildlife pics and what a gem you are for sharing them with all of us. Happy Thursday my new friend…

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- Phil Lanoue on October 4, 2012 at 9:56 pm said:
  
  Thanks for your kind comments Mitzi!
  
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meyer23 on October 4, 2012 at 5:42 pm said:

Really nice captures. Well done.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 4, 2012 at 9:56 pm said:
  
  I appreciate it.
  
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under the skies of arkansas on October 4, 2012 at 9:26 pm said:

almost like a dance

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- Phil Lanoue on October 4, 2012 at 9:57 pm said:
  
  Thanks for checking out the pics!
  
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lylekrahn on October 5, 2012 at 2:49 am said:

The second photo is great.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 5, 2012 at 2:46 pm said:
  
  Glad you liked it!
  
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Sonali Dalal on October 5, 2012 at 4:13 am said:

lovely shots.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 5, 2012 at 2:46 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much for looking.
  
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drawandshoot on October 5, 2012 at 12:37 pm said:

Great action shots, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 5, 2012 at 2:47 pm said:
  
  I really appreciate the kind comment!
  
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kenkiz on October 5, 2012 at 3:20 pm said:

belle serie

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- Phil Lanoue on October 5, 2012 at 3:45 pm said:
  
  Merci beaucoup
  
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Coreen on October 5, 2012 at 4:30 pm said:

Stunning as always Phil. Thank you for sharing. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on October 5, 2012 at 4:53 pm said:
  
  I appreciate your kind words Coreen! 😀
  
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niasunset on October 9, 2012 at 3:18 am said:

your photography, especially birds, makes me so excited, I can imagine how exciting to watch them and to take their photographs in patience… These are great shots again, Thank you, love, nia

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- Phil Lanoue on October 9, 2012 at 9:52 am said:
  
  Thank you for taking the time to look and comment! I’m so happy you like the bird photos Nia!
  
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