Sunset At The Marsh
Yesterday evening prior to sunset we were watching this great blue heron fishing in the marsh pond. The sun was starting to go down and the heron was lit by the warm early evening light as he caught a fish. About half an hour later I went around to the other side of him and took this photo as he was silhouetted by the setting sun reflecting off the pond.
And I know what you are all thinking… wasn’t there any alligators floating around there in the warm evening light? Well of course there was!
Phil Lanoue Photography 
Fantastic shots. Number 2 is absolutely breathtaking!
Well thanks very much Molly I appreciate it!
These are excellent, Phil! Love the silhouette of the heron. It is stunning!
I am so happy you like these Gracie, thanks!
What can i say Phil, absolutely beautiful images in the golden evening light.
Thanks a million Jan, I really appreciate it.
Beautiful light Phil. I live the silhouette in the second image.
Thanks Edith, I appreciate you looking and commenting.
You read my mind. 😀
Well you gotta love the gators!
Beautiful light creating beautiful colours!
Thanks glad you like it!
Love these shots! The alligator kinda looks like one of those hyper-color t-shirts from forever ago with the sun’s reflection on him…
Well I’m glad you like these pics! Alligator on a T shirt?!? Great idea, but do we need them any more impressed with themselves?! 🙂
I love all your shots Phil, but especially the artistic interpretations the second shot (silhouette) is a perfect example
Thanks Scott I appreciate it,
Absolutely love the silhouette. Also, the sunset really brought out some nice warm tones in the first image. And as always there is the obligatory alligator – who is also warmly lit by the sun 🙂
Well sure you know I had to get an alligator in there somehow. Thanks for the kind comments!
I love golden sunsets. Nature at it’s most beautiful.
It sure is a nice time of the evening to be out there.
Great light and mood. Love the silhouette!
Can’t go wrong with that early evening light. Glad you like the pics!
super phtoographs, you needed to keep your wits Phil
Thanks for very for checking out these photos and I’m glad you enjoyed them!
I hate to break it to you but the herons are looking better than the gator this go around! There’s nothing quite like that evening glow.
What?!? The heron is better looking then the gator?! Well I plan to not mention that this evening when I go back, I don’t want any hurt feelings out there.
Thanks for checking this out! 🙂
I so look forward to your camera’s glimpses (and your narrative) of what’s going on at your marsh!
Well I’m very happy you enjoy the photos and stories!
gorgeous colors! I love the Blue Heron. One of my favorite birds actually. Nice sunset capture!
Hey glad you liked these! The GBH is my favorite bird as well! They are always up to something. 🙂
Fantastic shots Phil. The silhouette works a treat.
Thanks much Andrew I appreciate the kind words!
The photograph of the sun reflecting off the heron is as close to perfect as I can image.
Well I greatly appreciate your very kind comments Charlie!
Last looking eyes of this fish 🙂 Great shots as always. Thank you dear Phil, love, nia
Thank you Nia, I am so happy you enjoyed these photos!
The heron looks as if it is standing in molten gold – so beautiful, Phil!
That’s a great observation Maggie, thanks!
There’s that gorgeous light again. Fabulous Phil.
Thanks Adrian I really appreciate you looking and commenting!
Dear Phil,
you catched the golden light, gorgeous pictures!!!
Wish you a nice day
moni
Thank you very much moni I’m happy you like these!
That first shot is amazing. Note the disturbance on the surface of the water.
Thanks very much Bill I really appreciate you looking and commenting!
Amazing light Phil, similar to the beautiful shot of a swan at sunset that is currently gracing my mantelpeice as a birthday card from my mum… I think you had a hand in this, thank you! 😀
Glad to know you enjoyed these photos Lucy and I’m really happy you liked the BD card from mum! She really did all the work! 🙂
Oh My ! the natural light and color in these are amazing.
Thanks a bunch and glad you like the pics!
Excellent natural light, Phil!
I appreciate it Gareth, thanks!
Beautiful! I love the golden sunset glows!
So glad you enjoyed these!
I love the sunset silhouette
Well I am very happy to hear that. 🙂
Ah, such serenity! Really lovely…
Thanks much for the kind words!
fabulous….
Your pics are absolutely breathtaking, Phil. I’m not at all surprised that you spend so much time at the marsh. 🙂