Saturday, January 26, 2013

Great Blue on a Soggy Summer Day

Center stage on the dead tree
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136 comments:

eViL pOp TaRt said...

Great composition of this heron who definitely had modeling creds.

Indrani Ghose said...

It looks very thoughtful!

EG CameraGirl said...

King of the moun...er...tree.

Giga said...

Piękny ptak, który dostojnie wygląda na starym drzewie. Pozdrawiam.
A beautiful bird that looks stately old tree. Yours.

Ellie said...

He really merges in with that tree doesn't he? Cool picture.

Jori said...

I love blue heron's! I am always so thrilled when I see one. Great photo!

Dianne said...

what a pose!!

Maple Lane said...

How very pretty.

Monika B. said...

Very beautiful photos.

Molly The Wally said...

So dignified. Pawsome. Have a super Saturday.
Best wishes Molly

DJan said...

What a beauty! He does look a bit on the soggy side, though! :-)

Dianna said...

It's like he knew you wanted a perfect picture!

Gail Dixon (Louisiana Belle) said...

He's beautiful, even with his messy feathers. Wonderful focus. :)

laura.forestdreams:) said...

he sure deserves center stage!! awesome shot!! LOVE the dead tree too!!

(better SOGGY than DRY, eh?!)

Kate said...

Wonderful shot; if you had asked, he couldn't have posed more beautifully.

Ruth's Photo Blog said...

Lovely shot,even if he does look a little wet.

Liz said...

Oh wow!! What a beautiful bird.

Pam ;) said...

A perfect stage to show off his stunning plumage.

Great capture of this beautiful Great Blue Heron, Theresa.

Deb said...

Very regal

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful shot of the Great Blue! He/She is standing so tall and proud!

Sandra said...

i love the way his feathers look like a blanket wrapped around him...

Yamada Miyako said...

Dearest Theresa,
So sorry for my absence for several days. Since my last post, I was so tied up and tied...(^^;)
Oh, soggy summer day; I was about to do the same comment with Ms. Ellie p;) And I love that combination with him and the tree♡♡♡ Haha, again jealous with the blurry back.
Sending you lots of love and hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

Pix at Under the Oaks said...

I think he looks very dignified there but his legs and feet crack me up!

nic.b van es said...

hij heeft er wel een prachtig overzicht.

Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow said...

g.o.r.g.e.o.u.s!!

Karen @ away for the weekend said...

Nice!!

Hanne Bente said...

Beautiful picture of a beautiful heron :) Hanne Bente

Primitive Stars said...

That is one beautiful picture,great!!!!!!Blessings Francine.

Jan n Jer said...

Great capture!

Fireblossom said...

Blue? Don't be a melancholy birdie...

Lynne said...

GREAT Center Stage!

DeniseinVA said...

And he's posing so beautifully for you :)

EM Illustrator said...

Magnificent bird and you got him in a nice posture - Enjoy your weekend

Eva

georgettesullins said...

Feathers and wood -- cool textures.

Judy said...

He looks so serious!

Stephanie said...

He is a beauty!

parker said...

Confident pose standing on it's throne!

Tina´s PicStory said...

wow! great shot :)

Barb Brookbank said...

Perfect pose!

Comment1 said...

King of his domain. You better watch out, he'll be after your land!

Lina Gustina said...

Looks elegant! Great shot :)
Thanks for dropping by, have a nice weekend.

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holdingmoments said...

A handsome bird.
Very much like our Grey Heron here.

Karrie said...

This makes me yearn for summer!

Michaele said...

Wonderful shot! Well framed!

Kathy said...

This is one of your best photos! It's a prize winner in my book.

bailey-road.com said...

Wonderful shot!

Small City Scenes said...

He is contemplating something---dinner perhaps. MB

Evelyn S. said...

I think they pose for you! This is wonderful....so regal!

Cloudia said...

Looks like a gay king - guess that would be a queen!
Aloha

Grandma Barb's This and That said...

He does look a little soggy standing there posing for you. Great shot!

ellen abbott said...

he's a beauty!

Lindsjö taxar said...

herons are so beautiful...great capture!!

Linda said...

They're still pretty, even when soggy. :)

Beth said...

He is beautiful even when he is drenched. Great shot!

Happier Than a Pig in Mud said...

Very cool pic, love the background too:@)

Brian King said...

Very nice! Love the dead tree and the background! He looks good right there!

Angela said...

He's so beautiful! He is grand standing on that tree.

Sylvia K said...

Yep, a king he is -- even on a soggy, summer day!!

Nancy said...

He looks like he is posing for you.....great job

Ms. A said...

I don't just like the heron, I like the dead tree, too!

Debbie said...

awesome t...he chosse the perfect spot to be sure his photographer didn't miss a detail!!

i love that tree, no "obstructing" branches!!

we got snow!! not much, "fun" snow!!

Bob Bushell said...

Nice Heron, always upright.

Margie said...

One heck of a good capture T!

Wally Jones said...

Even wet, these are just magnificent birds! Very nice capture.

Becca said...

Beautiful shot!

Jeanne said...

His majesty posing for the camera. Exceptional shot. I love it.

nyloncamera said...

Perfect!

Jo's World said...

Where is this beautiful bird on these sub-zero days? Wherever he is thats where I wanna go too!

Jo, Stella and Zkhat

Patty Woodland said...

Poor guy...he needs a towel :)

Sonya @ Under the Desert Sky said...

What a cool looking bird!

Robin said...

T, great capture!

beyondzephyr.com said...

It's a beautiful one!

Marco Alpha said...

Hello Theresa,
Wonderful to see this heron on a lovely sunny day. Well done!!

Many greetings,
Marco

Flat Creek Farm said...

Beautiful.. as always! YOu amaze me with your incredible shots. I am not nearly quick enough to capture a shot of those herons.. yet! On my bucket list ;) Thank you for sharing! -Tammy

Charlotte Wilson said...

LOve your new line up header. And your portrait is very pretty!

FOREST SNAPPER said...

This a lovely photo, i like the old log its on too.

Enjoy your weekend

peter

Wayne (Woody), whatever said...

After being in the 20's all week, a soggy summer day sounds pretty inviting. He doesn't seem the least bit concerned.

Anni said...

Mmmmmmmmm, beautiful pose of such a glorious bird!!!

Kerri said...

Magnificent!

Marie said...

He's beautiful!

S. J. Qualls said...

Both beautiful! (bird & dead tree)

A Quiet Corner said...

Handsome devil, isn't he?...:)JP

Jacquelineand.... said...

You must have the patience of a saint to go along with your genius photographer's eye.

He might be a bit disheveled and soggy but he's still a dignified gent; you caught he and his background perfectly.

Maria said...

As majestic as always!

Inger said...

Those herons really look like they LOVE to have their pictures taken.

It's me said...

Wowwwww......lovely weekend...xxx...

Mary Howell Cromer said...

What a handsome, handsome boy, or maybe a beautiful, beautiful girl. It is an outstanding looking GBH...love those long feathers showing~

Jackie said...

Oh my you win hands down for composition this week. You got an absolutely beautiful shot of this guy!

I just love their shaggy feathers. He looks majestic perched on that limb. Great shot...happy weekend!

Birdman said...

"All the attention is on me!"

Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder said...

Dearest Theresa,
Great Blue is majestic and certainly the way you captured him.
Hugs to you and enjoy your Sunday!
Mariette

DIMI said...

Very Beautiful!Exellent shot!
Dimi..

Candy C. said...

Great picture, the green background sets him off perfectly! :)

Nancy Claeys said...

Love his pose -- domineering fella I would say.

Red said...

You got all of this right! This one looks pretty miserable on a rainy day.

pattisjarrett said...

What a great shot! You've been holding out on us. :)

Gemma Wiseman said...

It may be a soggy summer day, but Mr Blue looks quite grand in his world!

Sally said...

Another great photo! :)

Laura. M said...

The queen of the forest. It's beautiful!
Have a good weekend.
a kiss.

Black Jack's Carol said...

I'm your 99th comment. One of the first times I made it here before your 100th :) That heron seems to have selected the perfect background to show off his/her perfect blue/grey tones and textures.

MTWaggin said...

I'm gonna be comment 100! That is a perfect perch for a perfect photo! Great job!

Sketchbook Wandering said...

He is so seriously surveying his kingdom!

Donna said...

He posed very nicely for you!

~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...

Center stage is exactly where this beautiful bird belongs!

Mama Zen said...

Wow! What a fantastic shot!

SweetMarie said...

Love everything about this photo.

Cheryl @ TFD said...

He's perfectly posed! Pretty!

SandyCarlson said...

This bird looks so very wise. You get some downright amazing images.

Jill said...

Looks like a painting!

Paula said...

I just have to say this (bad) Great Blue looks like it is trying to keep from wetting it's pants (feathers). Just kidding it is a beautiful bird and you did a beautiful job of photographing it.

Randy said...

Great looking model.

Charlotte Crawley said...

That is a beautiful picture.

Kjell T. Evensen said...

The King of the tree. Is that a long white beard, I see?

Leave It To Davis said...

How do you always have a perfect clearing? I'm so jealous!

Rose said...

Fantastic photo, Tex! He looks cold, though.

Barbara said...

Great capture!

waldlaeufer68 said...

very beautiful picture of an even more beautiful bird
greetings Frank

waldlaeufer68 said...

very beautiful picture of an even more beautiful bird
greetings Frank

ladyfi said...

Wow wow wow - amazing!

Lighthousegal said...

Amazing photo. You captured the Heron very well!

Lasse said...

Looks proud and thoughtful!

Vito Coppola said...

Beautiful...

Vito

Sandy said...

He is gorgeous...even wet.

Ayu Maselli said...

he is so cool. very nice photo Theresa
have a nice weekend

Gary said...

Great close up!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

Betty Manousos said...

such a beautiful bird!!

Chatty Crone said...

I like those unusual feathers? hanging down there off her neck.

NatureFootstep said...

lol, this one has a long beard. :)

Catherine said...

Your beautiful photos make me miss the butterflies!
xo Catherine

Jeevan said...

Great shot!

Daryl said...

herons are so fun to watch .. awkwardly graceful

Tricia Hays said...

what a beaut! =)

Merri said...

I always feel a wave of good luck when I see a blue heron flying overhead!
- The Equestrian Vagabond

Genie Robinson said...

Now, this is what a call one majestic bird. Very impressive capture. genie

Rohrerbot said...

Like! Great shot. Blue Herons never bore:) They are like Vermillion Flycatchers....you can't stop taking pics of them:)

Gunilla Bäck said...

Gorgeous shot!

Black Jack's Carol said...

Magnificent bird so straight and so tall. Could swear I saw his twin in Vancouver this afternoon standing in the exact same pose.

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