waders Great Blue Heron

Gillie,

Very nice composition and great timing on the take off.  Excellent lighting on the bird.  The eye is very clear.  You must have been very close.  Great work!

Hello Gillie,

I salute your patience and photographic dedication both in tracking this Heron and in waiting for the 'definitive moment' before taking your shot.  Years ago, when I lived in Vancouver, Canada, I spent about two hours creeping through pebbles and ocean water tracking a Heron.  It was standing perfectly still in the crashing surf and I wanted to get a picture of it in a long-exposure shot (figuring its stillness would make it stand out).  Every time I got within range, it would notice me and go a little further down the beach.  It took a long time but I eventually got my shot: the silhouette of a Heron standing in the surf.  Your capture here is far beyond that.  An excellent picture of an elusive bird.

Bravo!

Thank you all;  I did follow him around for a while, and I wanted him to fly, but not away from me!  Eventually I got the shots I needed.

Hi, I agree, nice timing on this shot. Well composed also as the bird takes-off into the frame, so its pleasing to the eye. Good clarity.

Holger

A great action shot.......... well done.

Yes, to capture these birds is a time-consuming exercise, but well worth it when the shot comes together........ like this one.

Congrats

Regards

thanks again, guys;  these waders are looking very beautiful at the moment intheir fancy courting clothes!

GOOD SHOT

SALUDOS DE MEXICO

JB