Great Blue Heron in the fog

[Doug Herr]

A couple of weeks ago in a Sacramento County (California) park:

 

[Chris Calohan II]

Nice one, Doug. I like their winter colors as they seem to deepen, especially the reds.

 

[Don Cohen]

Agreed; nice photo. I like the foggy backdrop, with the crisp detail of the Heron.

 

[Maggie Terlecki]

gorgeous photo, Doug!

Maggie

 

[Asher Kelman]

A couple of weeks ago in a Sacramento County (California) park:

Not only is the birds color so rich and full of detail, but the b.g. is suitable matching but with everything dimmed down in clarity and intensity, a perfect balance of fit and having the Heron still belong in it's own world.

Bravo for such a great picture, Doug - so clean simple and very well executed!


Asher

 

[Doug Herr]

Thanks for the kind remarks

The rest of the story: I was seated at the edge of the pond covered in camouflage mesh waiting for another bird (which never came close enough) when I heard the heron croaking behind me. I was pleasantly surprised that the heron didn't leave while I was turning the tripod and my rear end around enough for this photo; I was even more surprised that in turning around I didn't knock any of my equipment (or myself) into the water

 

[James Lemon]

Hello Doug

This is a beautiful image and the comp with the back ground does work well . Nice job!

James