Great Blue Heron looking over the marsh at Bear River MBR – Nikon D500, f9, 1/1000, ISO 400, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR, natural light
I almost missed seeing this Great Blue Heron at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge four days ago because I spotted and photographed my first of the year Western Kingbird just before I saw this wading bird standing as still as a tree and if I hadn’t turned my head slightly over my shoulder I definitely would have missed out on taking images of it.
It really is a simple Great Blue Heron photo with the marsh, a stationary wading bird, vibrant spring growth and water at the top of the frame. It is also a very calming image for me because for a few seconds time stood as still as the heron. For a few moments it felt like life slowed down too.
This photo reminds me of why I enjoy sitting and watching the birds at times and simply taking in the views around me.
Life is good.
Mia
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LOVE IT!!!!! Gorgeous GBH, lovely background, perfect composition.
Gorgeous shot at every level. Thanks Mia.
Wonderful composition!
Serene and lovely.
Beautiful. Is there any significance to the patch of black on the shoulder? I see it in my photos sometimes and in other photos it’s not there.
Beau5ifully done