You Never Know What May Happen On Christmas… | Phil Lanoue Photography

You Never Know What May Happen On Christmas…

Yesterday afternoon we went over to check out the marsh to see who might be out enjoying their Christmas.

It was bleak and grey by the time we arrived and we quickly saw this great blue heron looking quite dignified standing in the salt marsh.

The surprise turned out to be how the heron’s reflection appeared in the water. Some Christmas magic perhaps?!

57 thoughts on “You Never Know What May Happen On Christmas…”

janmasyn on December 26, 2012 at 2:12 pm said:

Very nice Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 26, 2012 at 2:18 pm said:
  
  Thanks Jan, I’m a little bored here today and found myself fooling around just a bit.
  
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edithlevyphotography on December 26, 2012 at 2:33 pm said:

Fantastic Phil. The reflection is incredible.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 26, 2012 at 3:03 pm said:
  
  Well I really appreciate that Edith, but this is basically what happens when I have too much time on my hands. 😉 😀
  
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adinparadise on December 26, 2012 at 3:05 pm said:

Definitely a magical shot,Phil. He does indeed look very majestic. 🎄🎆

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- Phil Lanoue on December 26, 2012 at 6:49 pm said:
  
  He does look rather nicely put together doesn’t he? 😀 Thanks Sylvia for looking at this fun image.
  
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sallywoodphotography on December 26, 2012 at 3:20 pm said:

Okay now,, that is pretty darn cool!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 26, 2012 at 6:49 pm said:
  
  Hey glad you liked that Sally!! I was just goofin’ around. 🙂
  
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Angelia Sims on December 26, 2012 at 3:55 pm said:

Oh! That is magical. Guess he was doing the Christmas wave. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on December 26, 2012 at 6:50 pm said:
  
  I believe you are correct about the Christmas Wave! Sounds good! 😀
  
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Chillbrook on December 26, 2012 at 4:14 pm said:

Nice effect Phil. A beautiful bird.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 26, 2012 at 6:51 pm said:
  
  Well I’m happy you enjoyed it but now you see what happens when I get juuuust a bit too much free time. 🙂
  
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ManoliRizoFotografia on December 26, 2012 at 4:52 pm said:

Muy bonito Phill, original y curioso efecto, abrazos

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- Phil Lanoue on December 26, 2012 at 6:59 pm said:
  
  Muchas gracias. Es sólo un efecto divertido.
  
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Herbstbaum on December 26, 2012 at 4:55 pm said:

You had already a drink before you went outside? Funny animation – beautiful sharp picture.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 26, 2012 at 6:52 pm said:
  
  I had many drinks. Or at least I think I did. 😉 😀 I’m happy you like the animation!
  
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Gareth Rasberry on December 26, 2012 at 5:00 pm said:

Very cool!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 26, 2012 at 6:52 pm said:
  
  It’s very something, heh heh, thanks for checking this out Gareth!
  
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Sid Dunnebacke on December 26, 2012 at 5:02 pm said:

Cool. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on December 26, 2012 at 6:53 pm said:
  
  Well I appreciate you checking this out Sid. 🙂
  
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RobynG on December 26, 2012 at 5:50 pm said:

Very magical indeed! Merry Christmas and happy new year Phil! Robyn

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- Phil Lanoue on December 26, 2012 at 6:54 pm said:
  
  Very magical or very goofy, I’m not sure which. 😉
  Thanks Robyn and Merry Christmas!
  
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Bella Remy Photography on December 26, 2012 at 5:54 pm said:

A perfect reflection Phil ! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas Day and still enjoying this holiday week.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 26, 2012 at 6:57 pm said:
  
  Well this just goes to show what happens when I have too much time on my hands. 😀
  Thanks Emily, we are having a very nice week so far. A bald eagle flew right over my head at the marsh today as did a group of white pelicans so this week is going OK enough for sure!
  Hope you had an outstanding Christmas but after reading about your gift I’m thinking you really did. 😉
  
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Country's Mama on December 26, 2012 at 6:58 pm said:

I like it! And Merry Christmas to you a bit late.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 26, 2012 at 7:00 pm said:
  
  Hey glad you like it CM! I maybe have a bit too much free time, heh heh.
  Thanks and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
  
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jjsullivan2011 on December 26, 2012 at 7:19 pm said:

That is wicked!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 27, 2012 at 10:51 am said:
  
  Thanks much Jen, glad you like it!
  
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dinajohnston on December 26, 2012 at 9:17 pm said:

Way too cool! And very creative.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 27, 2012 at 10:51 am said:
  
  Thank you Dina, I’m just having a bit of fun here! 😀
  
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under the skies of arkansas on December 26, 2012 at 10:20 pm said:

about the best reflection i have seen for quite a while did you get some fancy new software for xmas?

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- Phil Lanoue on December 27, 2012 at 10:53 am said:
  
  I’m happy you enjoyed my animated reflectiont. No new software, just a site that produces some unusual effects for photos. 🙂
  
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  - under the skies of arkansas on December 27, 2012 at 4:04 pm said:
    
    cool another one like lunapic i love those sites
    
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petspeopleandlife on December 26, 2012 at 11:01 pm said:

Fantastic photo. Thanks for the entertainment.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 27, 2012 at 10:53 am said:
  
  I’m happy you enjoyed it, thanks for looking!
  
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Rexlin Victor on December 26, 2012 at 11:33 pm said:

Great shot!!! Reflection effect is mind-blowing!!! Great work !!!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 27, 2012 at 10:54 am said:
  
  Hey thanks very much! I’m really happy you like the reflection effect! I wasn’t sure about it but glad I did end up posting it. 🙂
  
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Gunta on December 27, 2012 at 3:44 am said:

Magical and goofy, indeed! I’m so glad (and impressed) that you had so much time on your hands! It made me smile…. (and nary an alligator is sight)

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- Phil Lanoue on December 27, 2012 at 10:57 am said:
  
  Thanks a million Gunta, glad you liked my fun, goofy effect. 🙂
  But you are right, no alligators in sight. Humm…now I have something to shoot for (so to speak) this Spring, a bird and alligator together with animated reflections. But why wait for Spring?!? Maybe I have something already in my files?! 😀
  
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crazytraintotinkytown on December 27, 2012 at 5:22 am said:

Phil, this has kept my grandad mesmerised! Hope you’re having a happy holiday

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- Phil Lanoue on December 27, 2012 at 10:58 am said:
  
  Well I’m thrilled your grandfather enjoyed this, thanks to you both.
  Hope you have a great week and excellent New Year!
  
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BobR on December 27, 2012 at 9:51 am said:

Dig it! 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on December 27, 2012 at 10:58 am said:
  
  Thanks Bob, appreciate you looking!
  
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The Wanderlust Gene on December 27, 2012 at 11:40 am said:

Hey Phil – photographer, animator, what next, i ask? Though frankly, that magnificent bird needs little embellishment to reinforce its beauty!!! 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on December 27, 2012 at 11:52 am said:
  
  Well I truly appreciate your very kind comments, thanks so much!
  He is a good looking bird isn’t he? 🙂
  
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  - The Wanderlust Gene on December 28, 2012 at 5:54 am said:
    
    I think he’s my favourite, Phil – i must have a thing for ‘grey’ animals because adore grey cats too 🙂
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on December 29, 2012 at 11:56 am said:
      
      The GBH is probably my favorite bird. Whenever they are around you can almost guarantee something will happen.
      Although mostly grey, if you get a minute check out this one from back in Oct. It has some snazzy orange accent trim. 🙂
      
      https://phillanoue.com/2012/10/13/fishing-clinic/
      
      We had an all grey cat going back 20 years now. Good kitty.
      
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      - The Wanderlust Gene on December 29, 2012 at 12:42 pm said:
        
        Ah, yes, I remember that fellow! i also remember the bird with the wonderful rusty red pantaloons and the fabulous rusty markings on the chest and the leading edges of his wings – I think they’re extraordinarily handsome birds and I’m delighted to hear you say that something’s always likely to happen when you spot one in the marsh!
        
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Amy on December 27, 2012 at 12:13 pm said:

Very magical! And, the animation, Wow!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 27, 2012 at 12:22 pm said:
  
  So glad you enjoyed this pic Amy!
  
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shoreacres on December 27, 2012 at 5:21 pm said:

There’s not a darned thing wrong with have a few drinks or a lot of fun! I did that ripple effect a couple of times, and now I can’t remember where I found it or how I did it – but just like you, I was “messing around”. I’ll say this – the effect is as perfect here as I’ve ever seen. Very nicely done, and a nice model!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 27, 2012 at 9:57 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much for looking and commenting on my little special effect. 🙂
  I really appreciate you looking and commenting.
  I’m enjoying a beer and having fun right now in fact! 😀
  
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FeyGirl on December 28, 2012 at 1:44 am said:

Ah, I looooove it! Really lovely. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on December 28, 2012 at 12:32 pm said:
  
  I was just having a bit of fun but I’m happy it worked out and that you like it! 😀
  
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Katariina Partala on December 30, 2012 at 1:31 pm said:

My reaction when I saw this: are my eyes fooling me??? This is sooooo cool!! 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on December 30, 2012 at 4:56 pm said:
  
  Hey wow, I’m so glad you liked this animation of the heron! 😀
  
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niasunset on January 1, 2013 at 7:45 am said:

Fascinated me… you are great photographer and artist. Thanks and Love, nia

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