Great Blue Heron Flights | Phil Lanoue Photography

Great Blue Heron Flights

Here are some recent flight shots of one of my all time favorite birds, the Great Blue Heron. Although it’s not an uncommon bird, I never grow tired of watching and photographing this wonderful heron!

63 thoughts on “Great Blue Heron Flights”

Herbstbaum on October 17, 2012 at 10:35 am said:

Beautiful pictures ~ beautiful bird!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 11:42 am said:
  
  Thanks much for your kind comments!
  
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meyer23 on October 17, 2012 at 10:38 am said:

That’s hot stuff. The last Picture ist really impressive.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 11:42 am said:
  
  I appreciate you looking! Thanks!
  
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Molly Argo on October 17, 2012 at 10:39 am said:

Nor do I get tired of seeing your wonderful shots of them!!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 11:43 am said:
  
  Thank you Molly for checking in and glad you liked the GBH pics!
  
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Gracie on October 17, 2012 at 10:42 am said:

These are great captures! I also love photographing the great blue. I just wish I could shoot them well in mid-flight too. I really like that first image, Phil. The way his wings were captured while fully extended really shows how huge this bird is.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 11:44 am said:
  
  Thanks a bunch Gracie! They are fun to photograph aren’t they?!
  I’m happy you like these photos!
  
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thehappyhugger on October 17, 2012 at 10:46 am said:

Gorgeous pictures !!!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 11:44 am said:
  
  Thanks much!
  
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Rexlin Victor on October 17, 2012 at 10:46 am said:

Beautiful shots!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 11:45 am said:
  
  I’m glad you enjoyed these GBH photos!
  
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Dina on October 17, 2012 at 11:02 am said:

Majestic, absolutely divine!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 11:45 am said:
  
  Well thanks so much Dina! I appreciate the kind words!
  
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RobynG on October 17, 2012 at 11:10 am said:

Fabulous images!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 11:46 am said:
  
  Thanks so much for looking Robyn and glad you like the GBH!
  
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adinparadise on October 17, 2012 at 11:21 am said:

I hope I can get such fantastic photos with my new camera, Phil. I have to learn how to use it first though. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 11:47 am said:
  
  I’m sure you will get terrific photos with your new camera and learning about it is a good portion of the fun right there! 😀
  
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  - adinparadise on October 17, 2012 at 12:45 pm said:
    
    I certainly hope so. 🙂
    
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Kitt Crescendo on October 17, 2012 at 11:23 am said:

There’s just something so magestic about seeing birds in flight like that. Great job capturing it. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 11:48 am said:
  
  Well I certainly appreciate you looking and I’m happy you really like the flight shots!
  I sometimes get caught up just watching them in flight I forget to take the pictures. 😀
  
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  - Kitt Crescendo on October 17, 2012 at 12:13 pm said:
    
    Who could blame you? They’re beautiful!
    
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monisertel on October 17, 2012 at 11:41 am said:

Hi Phil,
thanks for this amazings pictures of a wonderful bird ♥

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 11:49 am said:
  
  Thanks a million for checking in moni and I’m glad you like the GBH pics!
  
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edithlevyphotography on October 17, 2012 at 11:43 am said:

Incredible captures Phil. Perfectly sharp.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 11:49 am said:
  
  I really appreciate you looking and also your kind comments! Thanks!
  
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The Wanderlust Gene on October 17, 2012 at 12:10 pm said:

Thank you Phil 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 12:40 pm said:
  
  You got it! 😀
  
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  - The Wanderlust Gene on October 18, 2012 at 12:16 am said:
    
    Got it 🙂
    
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Patrizia M. on October 17, 2012 at 12:22 pm said:

I understand very well, even where I live there are many charming and each time I look at them. The photos are fantastic, I have never been able to make a shot while in flight, I get all bad
Ciao, Pat

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 12:40 pm said:
  
  Pat, La ringrazio per le gentili parole e sono felice che ti piace le foto.
  Ciao, Phil
  
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Chillbrook on October 17, 2012 at 1:09 pm said:

Wow! These are just superb Phil! A beautiful bird brilliantly captured! 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 2:35 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch for checking these out and for your very kind comments! 😀
  The GBHs are pretty birds!
  
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lylekrahn on October 17, 2012 at 1:32 pm said:

Not only are birds in flight beautiful because it’s a different view, but it’s also challenging enough to get a sense of satisfaction when you get it. And you did.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 2:36 pm said:
  
  I appreciate your thoughtful comments and I’m glad you enjoyed seeing these flight shots of the GBH!
  
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janmasyn on October 17, 2012 at 1:41 pm said:

Great shots and a beautiful heron.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 2:36 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much! I enjoy watching these fantastic birds.
  
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orofiorentino on October 17, 2012 at 1:53 pm said:

The photos are fantastic !!! You are superb Phil!, Bye bye Orofiorentino

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 2:39 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much Giovanna!
  
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dinajohnston on October 17, 2012 at 2:17 pm said:

Beautiful flight shots! I love it when they honk.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 2:40 pm said:
  
  Thank you for looking and I’m glad you enjoyed seeing these GBH flights!
  I really get a kick out them squawking as they fly around patrolling their area.
  
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Katariina Partala on October 17, 2012 at 4:22 pm said:

He looks like a missile when he flies… Just look at the 4th pic!!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 4:51 pm said:
  
  He does look like a missile! He is a pretty fast flyer too! 😮
  
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mike585 on October 17, 2012 at 4:58 pm said:

Excellent images, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 5:06 pm said:
  
  I appreciate you looking Mike.
  
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Coreen on October 17, 2012 at 5:15 pm said:

Just Beautiful Phil. I wish I have more time for birding photography. I started out with birding photography with my little Pentax point and shoot then I upgraded to my Canon 500D and continued that was in the beginning of my photography career. Now I hardly have time to do it. 😦

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- Phil Lanoue on October 17, 2012 at 6:02 pm said:
  
  Aw jeez, sorry to hear you don’t have as much time as you would like to do bird photography, hope that situation improves for you.
  Thanks a bunch though for checking out my GBH pics.
  
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Gunta on October 18, 2012 at 2:22 am said:

I love these guys, too. That last shot makes me think of Superman for some reason…. 😉

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- Phil Lanoue on October 18, 2012 at 11:04 am said:
  
  They are cool birds, glad you like ’em! Super Heron! Could be a new comic book I’m thinking. 😉
  
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crazytraintotinkytown on October 18, 2012 at 1:22 pm said:

I love watching the herons too! Their unhurried flight and hearing the whoosh of those huge angel wings make many a morning for me

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- Phil Lanoue on October 18, 2012 at 3:08 pm said:
  
  They are a fun bird to watch and it never fails to amaze me what these these birds will catch and eat.
  
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niasunset on October 19, 2012 at 6:04 am said:

Great moments you captured, fascinated me again. Thanks and Love, nia

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- Phil Lanoue on October 19, 2012 at 10:02 am said:
  
  Thank you very much Nia! I’m happy you liked these photos!
  
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myphtography on October 19, 2012 at 12:39 pm said:

the last one is great!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 19, 2012 at 12:47 pm said:
  
  Glad you like it! Thanks for checking these out!
  
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Mitzi on October 19, 2012 at 4:18 pm said:

Spectacular as always Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 19, 2012 at 5:08 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch Mitzi! 😀
  
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Fergiemoto on October 20, 2012 at 12:10 am said:

Spectacular!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 20, 2012 at 12:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks! Glad you liked them!
  
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theforagingphotographer on October 22, 2012 at 7:23 am said:

Your photography skills are amazing Phil!!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 22, 2012 at 4:15 pm said:
  
  I really appreciate the kind comments!! 🙂
  
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RobynG on October 23, 2012 at 4:07 pm said:

Fabulous captures of a very interesting, beautiful bird. Robyn

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- Phil Lanoue on October 23, 2012 at 4:14 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Robyn! I’m really glad you enjoyed seeing the GBH pics! It’s always one of my favorite birds.
  
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