Close up Great Blue Heron on a gray dayClose up Great Blue Heron on a gray day – Nikon D200, handheld, f6.3, 1/1500, ISO 400, Nikkor 80-400mm VR at 400mm, natural light, not baited

I’ve been pretty busy this week, probably too busy. I woke early this morning and have been plugging away at another project which is why this post is going out so late today.

This Great Blue Heron wandered past me one December morning at Fort De Soto County Park’s north beach on a gray, windy day and because it was close I simply had to take a photo of the large wading bird. It was close enough for a portrait, why not take the photo?

I know they are fairly common throughout the U.S. but I love these big birds. I love how prehistoric they look, their behaviors, their colors and their big yellow eyes. I wouldn’t pass up the opportunity to photograph them, ever. But some folks do because they are so “common”.

Not me.

Life is good. Even when your plate is too full.

Mia

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