Mosquitoes had driven us from our walk around the rice field perimeter and I almost didn’t stop to photograph this stately Great Blue Heron. There was a little breeze here so I could stand for a minute and time my shots between the strands of Spanish Moss gently waving back and forth.
I had taken a picture of the tree an hour earlier when we were headed out on our walk.
That shot is amazing!
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Thanks, Lana! Glad that you liked it.
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I love how you we able, Ellen, to capture so well the wonderful texture of the heron’s feathers and of the Spanish Moss
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Thanks, Mike! He was an obliging subject allowing me try a variety of angels and camera settings.
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Ditto. The two textures do harmonize.
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Thanks, Steve.
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Beautiful heron!
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He was exceptional, and quite a poser.
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Beautiful photo Ellen, the detail is extraordinary!
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Thanks, Belinda. He was a great subject and I had room to move and get him from some different angles.
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Lovely images Ellen! An amazing clarity in your capture of this blue heron and the softness of the Spanish Moss makes it look like a painting.
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Thank you, Greta! The heron picked a lovely spot to perch.
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Graceful and regal!
Paz
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Spanish moss is so intriguing and beautiful, I knew the GBH image was going to be beautiful. Love that tree too! Great work, Ellen!
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Thanks, Donna! That moss makes a great background and this GBH took up a great position.
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