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!
Thanks, Lana! Glad that you liked it.
I love how you we able, Ellen, to capture so well the wonderful texture of the heron’s feathers and of the Spanish Moss
Thanks, Mike! He was an obliging subject allowing me try a variety of angels and camera settings.
Ditto. The two textures do harmonize.
Thanks, Steve.
Beautiful heron!
He was exceptional, and quite a poser.
Beautiful photo Ellen, the detail is extraordinary!
Thanks, Belinda. He was a great subject and I had room to move and get him from some different angles.
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.
Thank you, Greta! The heron picked a lovely spot to perch.
Graceful and regal!
Paz
Spanish moss is so intriguing and beautiful, I knew the GBH image was going to be beautiful. Love that tree too! Great work, Ellen!
Thanks, Donna! That moss makes a great background and this GBH took up a great position.