The setting sun was behind me, casting an orangey glow to the east. A few Great Blue Herons were settling in for the night.

I was shooting with my 18-200mm lens, not the best for this distance especially in low light. Still, I couldn’t resist capturing a Great Blue Heron finally leaving this nesting spot after a noisy territorial kerfuffle.

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
February 4, 2025
Serene setting and beautiful light 😎🤩🤗
Fantastic images, Ellen. I love the silhouettes and the reflections in these.
Thanks, Carol. It is so interesting to watch the pond settle in for the night.
Lovely!