Late Afternoon

Earlier this weekend I grabbed this quick shot of a great blue heron as it flew across the marsh with upper back and side lighting hitting him.

I would have liked some light on the bird’s face, but I did like the way the late day sun brightened up the water.

16 thoughts on “Late Afternoon”

Patrizia M. on April 27, 2015 at 6:28 pm said:

Magnifico, è uno scatto stupendo!!
Ciao, Pat

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- Phil Lanoue on April 28, 2015 at 9:42 am said:
  
  Grazie Pat!
  
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naturesnippets on April 27, 2015 at 7:21 pm said:

It’s interesting how it has its neck tucked in.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 28, 2015 at 9:43 am said:
  
  They egrets tend to fly more often with their necks fully stretched out but also will tuck. Not sure how they decide.
  
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donna213 on April 27, 2015 at 8:36 pm said:

Beautiful flight shot, it really shows the speed by the water in the background.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 28, 2015 at 9:44 am said:
  
  Thanks, the look of the water was what I mainly liked.
  
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anotherday2paradise on April 27, 2015 at 9:30 pm said:

Gorgeous shot, Phil. The sight of a Mr. GBH never fails to delight me. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on April 28, 2015 at 9:45 am said:
  
  Despite seeing them fairly often, I never get tired of watching and photographing these birds.
  
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Birder's Journey on April 28, 2015 at 5:31 am said:

What a perspective to see this from ABOVE!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 28, 2015 at 9:46 am said:
  
  He obliged rather nicely by flying low just above the water.
  
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foxleylady on April 28, 2015 at 6:59 am said:

I love the way the water reflects his beautiful colours! Such a favourite!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 28, 2015 at 9:47 am said:
  
  I always enjoy seeing these big guys especially in flight.
  
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Lyle Krahn on April 28, 2015 at 8:15 am said:

They are a beautiful bird – especially from above as already noted.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 28, 2015 at 9:48 am said:
  
  I never get tired of seeing these guys and it’s always nice when one cooperates by flying in low.
  
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Raewyn's Photos on April 28, 2015 at 4:06 pm said:

Stunning capture of it in flight.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 29, 2015 at 1:31 pm said:
  
  Glad you liked seeing the GBH flight shot!
  
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