Up And Away | Phil Lanoue Photography

Up And Away

A great blue heron arises from the water on a winter afternoon and then takes flight across the marsh lit by setting sunlight.

30 thoughts on “Up And Away”

Victor Rakmil on January 26, 2015 at 2:29 pm said:

Super captures, especially the first.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 26, 2015 at 2:45 pm said:
  
  Thanks and I liked that first one a lot too. I was even going to only post that one but figured I would toss in the next two as well. 🙂
  
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Birder's Journey on January 26, 2015 at 2:38 pm said:

Wonderful effect of the setting sunlight~!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 26, 2015 at 2:46 pm said:
  
  The late afternoon, early evening light hits the salt marsh area just right at those times. Nice to be out there then.
  
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Littlesundog on January 26, 2015 at 3:27 pm said:

Wow! The lighting and background color is fantastic! Nice flight capture too!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 26, 2015 at 3:54 pm said:
  
  Hey thanks LSD! I liked the lighting here too and was glad big blue stayed low allowing me to get him against that background.
  
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patriciaddrury on January 26, 2015 at 3:42 pm said:

Reblogged this on patriciaddrury.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 26, 2015 at 3:54 pm said:
  
  I appreciate the reblog, thanks. 🙂
  
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Raewyn's Photos on January 26, 2015 at 3:45 pm said:

Stunning captures. it really popped out at me in my reader. 😀

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- Phil Lanoue on January 26, 2015 at 3:56 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much and I noticed it looked better depending on what type screen I used to view it.
  Looks nice on the Samsung Tab S. 🙂
  
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The Lite Rider on January 26, 2015 at 5:26 pm said:

This GBH has some great Kung Fu! He’s beautiful! 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on January 26, 2015 at 6:49 pm said:
  
  That big guy knows what he’s doing out there for sure!
  
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Pat on January 26, 2015 at 7:52 pm said:

Beautiful captures.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2015 at 5:49 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch glad you liked seeing the GBH.
  
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Jeff | Planet Bell on January 26, 2015 at 8:45 pm said:

That first image is really unique. He is hovering like those airplanes on aircraft carriers that go up and then the engines rotate and they fly away.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2015 at 5:48 pm said:
  
  Yeah the Osprey! Cool aircraft, and amazing birds too! 🙂
  
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anotherday2paradise on January 26, 2015 at 10:13 pm said:

He’s so graceful. Great captures again, Phil. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2015 at 5:47 pm said:
  
  I’m very happy you enjoyed seeing the big guy Sylvia. 🙂
  
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Lyle Krahn on January 27, 2015 at 12:07 am said:

That’s a gorgeous capture.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 28, 2015 at 7:30 pm said:
  
  Thanks, the light is nice there at that time of day so it’s good to have some bird cooperate and be around then.
  
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Gunta on January 27, 2015 at 12:49 am said:

Once more you have outdone yourself.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2015 at 5:47 pm said:
  
  I’m glad you liked these Gunta!
  
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foxleyladym on January 27, 2015 at 6:40 am said:

The light is glorious and you have captured the grace and elegance of this beautiful bird perfectly, as usual!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2015 at 5:46 pm said:
  
  Well I just grab the photos, the bird does all the work!
  
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Vicky on January 27, 2015 at 2:40 pm said:

Nice bokeh on all of your photos. Please Teach us how to do that!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2015 at 5:45 pm said:
  
  Well the lighting at that time of day combined with the bird flying in the right spot can often produce a nice smooth background. Thanks for looking Vicky!
  
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Linda on January 27, 2015 at 3:02 pm said:

Beautiful capture….and once again reminds me of a painting!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2015 at 5:43 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Linda!
  
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Mickey Moten on January 30, 2015 at 12:26 am said:

Hi Phil,
I haven’t looked at your blog in quite a while and I’m just playing a little catchup. ;o) I really love this set. I believe the great blue herons are my favorites in the marsh. As always, thanks for sharing your wonderful photos, my friend.
Take care,
Mick

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2015 at 5:42 pm said:
  
  Hey thanks Mick, glad you liked seeing big blue! They are probably my favorite bird out there. Well, until the spoonies show up. 🙂
  
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