Man Of Mystery | Phil Lanoue Photography

Man Of Mystery

Just prior to sunset yesterday in the salt marsh, a great blue heron was striking a mysterious looking pose with just his face being lit by the last bit of sunshine falling on the reeds.

50 thoughts on “Man Of Mystery”

Maleea Brooks on December 18, 2013 at 12:45 pm said:

Phil, your pictures and stories give us so much pleasure. You tell the story of our park so eloquently. Thank you!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 18, 2013 at 6:07 pm said:
  
  Well thank you Maleea I’m really glad you like the photos!
  
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Patrizia M. on December 18, 2013 at 12:46 pm said:

Che foto affascinante, è una vera meraviglia. Complimenti Phil 🙂
Ciao, Pat

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- Phil Lanoue on December 18, 2013 at 6:13 pm said:
  
  Sono molto felice ti è piaciuto questa foto
  
  Grazie Pat 🙂
  
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Judy on December 18, 2013 at 12:58 pm said:

Kind of nice ‘day is done, gone the sun’ feel to this…makes you wonder what all is happening at the marsh after night fall!! Bird looks very stately in that late day capture.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 18, 2013 at 6:08 pm said:
  
  He sure looked relaxed and also was standing on one leg just enjoying the end of the day.
  
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Pride in Photos Photography on December 18, 2013 at 1:10 pm said:

A man of mystery….

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- Phil Lanoue on December 18, 2013 at 6:08 pm said:
  
  He is a cool dude!
  
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foxleylady on December 18, 2013 at 1:47 pm said:

He looks like someone from an Agatha Christie mystery! How I love the GBH!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 18, 2013 at 6:08 pm said:
  
  The GBHs never fail to be interesting birds and lots of fun to photograph.
  
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edithlevyphotography on December 18, 2013 at 1:48 pm said:

Wow fantastic image. The lighting is beautiful.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 18, 2013 at 6:09 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much Edith!
  
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rabirius on December 18, 2013 at 2:03 pm said:

This is a fantastic photograph!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 18, 2013 at 6:09 pm said:
  
  I’m very happy you like it thanks!
  
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einfachtilda on December 18, 2013 at 2:09 pm said:

Und so schööön!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 18, 2013 at 6:12 pm said:
  
  Er ist eine gut aussehende Vogel 🙂
  
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Deb W. Trotter on December 18, 2013 at 2:59 pm said:

Beautiful! Looks like an Audubon painting.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 18, 2013 at 6:09 pm said:
  
  Thank you Deb, I’m happy you enjoyed this GBH shot.
  
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lstadther on December 18, 2013 at 3:36 pm said:

Wow, Phil! You’ve done it again! Simply breathtaking!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 19, 2013 at 6:59 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million for the very kind comment!
  
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kerlund74 on December 18, 2013 at 4:11 pm said:

Fantastic! Beautiful golden light:)

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- Phil Lanoue on December 18, 2013 at 6:10 pm said:
  
  The light was fading rapidly but there was just enough to get this shot. 🙂
  
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  - kerlund74 on December 19, 2013 at 1:27 am said:
    
    Yes that can be a problem to catch the “right” light… The sun disapers fast. Worked just fine for you:)
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on December 19, 2013 at 6:53 pm said:
      
      Right after I took this shot I saw a night heron at the edge of the marsh pond back lit nicely by the warm setting sunlight, but it lasted just seconds. So ya never know… 🙂
      
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Paula on December 18, 2013 at 5:32 pm said:

Loving it!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 18, 2013 at 6:10 pm said:
  
  Glad you enjoyed it Paula!
  
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The Dancing Rider on December 18, 2013 at 6:03 pm said:

That is a gorgeous photograph. The various tones are picked up in numerous ways. He is quite beautiful in this setting!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 18, 2013 at 6:11 pm said:
  
  He is quite the handsome fellow isn’t he?!
  
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dinajohnston on December 18, 2013 at 6:35 pm said:

Beautiful! Love the mood and light.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 19, 2013 at 6:53 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much for checking it out!
  
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mike585 on December 18, 2013 at 7:50 pm said:

That’s a wonderful image, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 19, 2013 at 6:54 pm said:
  
  I’m very happy you like it Mike.
  
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anotherday2paradise on December 18, 2013 at 9:54 pm said:

Yes, he definitely looks very furtive in this capture, Phil. Great shot! 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on December 19, 2013 at 6:54 pm said:
  
  You might not be able to tell because it’s dark down there but he is standing on one leg. Very relaxed. 🙂
  
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Lee Wilkerson on December 18, 2013 at 10:23 pm said:

Very nice portrait of the heron!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 19, 2013 at 6:55 pm said:
  
  Thank you Lee, I’m glad you like it.
  
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Gunta on December 19, 2013 at 5:32 am said:

What a spooky shot. Amazing, though.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 19, 2013 at 6:55 pm said:
  
  I appreciate you looking and commenting, thanks.
  
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Karen on December 19, 2013 at 9:50 am said:

Incredible shot…the last glow of sunshine captured perfectly.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 19, 2013 at 6:56 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much and it really did only last a few seconds then it was gone.
  
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  - Karen on December 19, 2013 at 9:13 pm said:
    
    That is what makes it so special. 🙂
    
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Cowboys and Crossbones on December 19, 2013 at 4:04 pm said:

Such a great photo – almost looks like a painting!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 19, 2013 at 6:57 pm said:
  
  Thanks and yeah it kinda does. Good observation.
  
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Judy on December 19, 2013 at 6:08 pm said:

Phil
Because you are one of the blogs who inspired me with your work while I was feeling miserable, I wanted to give you the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Normally, I just don’t have the time to participate, but this year I felt I really wanted to thank some people for their friendship and being there!! You really do make me want to be a better photographer and I can’t help being inspired by your action captures!! So you transported me to that Carolina marsh and all of its doings when I need it most!!
Here’s the link to my post if you want to have this award: http://janthinaimages.wordpress.com/2013/12/19/a-personal-thank-you-to-the-very-inspiring-bloggers-in-my-life/

Thanks again!!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 19, 2013 at 6:58 pm said:
  
  Well I truly appreciate that Judy thank you very much!
  
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Steve Gingold on December 19, 2013 at 6:39 pm said:

This super, Phil. Neat warm angular spotlight on a cool GBH.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 19, 2013 at 6:58 pm said:
  
  He is Mr. Cool out there for sure Steve!
  
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suburbanferndaleark on December 22, 2013 at 7:12 pm said:

Kind of off-topic, but I’d like to nominate you for another award, in recognition of how much I enjoy your images. http://wp.me/pKuUa-1kJ

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Cardinal Guzman on December 23, 2013 at 5:13 am said:

Fantastic use of light and shadow in this photo. Love it!

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Fergiemoto on December 23, 2013 at 2:55 pm said:

One of my favorite birds! Lovely portrait.

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