Blue Heron

[finnbay]

Been trying to get a good photo of one of these guys for a long time. They're difficult to get close to. Finally found a semi-cooperative fella last evening:

[dockothebay]

Excellent! I love the whole composition, the reflection and the lilypads in the water are just perfect. I have lots of "not quite right" images of these guys....

[MN Shutterbug]

They're not only difficult to approach, they're difficult to capture in a pleasing environment. This one turned out well. If only, there would have been an egret on the other stump. Wouldn't that have been cool?

[jonny_redhorse]

Nice capture Ken!....Tough to get close to for sure.....I managed a few images last week end of one of these guys sittin in a tree......maybe a rookery nearby.....took 3 pics and he "spooked"....

[Steve Foss]

Great environmental portrait, Ken! Top notch all the way around, from lighting to comp to pose.

[Canon Guy]

I agree this is really nice. Great composition!

[mmeyer]

Very, very well done Ken!!!

[Catmendo]

Very nice Ken!

[mcary]

Nice shot Ken! I really like the way the reflection plays in the water.

[micpic]

Nice image Ken! I find the later in the year the easier they are to get a good shot. I'm trying to get a good image when the are in full mating colors, which I've been shut out of so far. I guess there is next year.

Mike

[Nymph]

Great environmental shot Ken

[panthrcat]

nicely done!! I can't get a decent shot of these guys,, you done good here!!!