Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Great Blue Heron in Flight

A Great Blue Heron can appear awkward when taking flight



During flight these impressive birds are transformed into a study of poise and grace



This is the same heron displayed in yesterday’s post photographed when I approached too close for its comfort with the boat.


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13 comments:

  1. Ruth's Photo BlogWed Apr 15, 08:11:00 PM EDT

    Fantastic photography.Yes,these birds are graceful in flight.

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  2. AnonymousWed Apr 15, 08:21:00 PM EDT

    I love the top photo - I find myself holding my breath and tightning up trying to help him get going!! lol They are graceful once they get going. Thank you for your kind words...debbie

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  3. LeedraWed Apr 15, 08:53:00 PM EDT

    Smooth sailing after they get going.

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  4. MontanagirlWed Apr 15, 10:12:00 PM EDT

    Wonderful shots of the Heron. I just went to the basement today and got on my Dell computer, which has a ton of photos from prior years on it. I sent a bunch of my Heron shots up to my iMac upstairs. I'm inspired to post a few of them now! You do a great job. Did you say you use the Canon 100-400 lens?

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  5. This Is My Blog - fishing guyThu Apr 16, 09:59:00 AM EDT

    Salty: Wonderfully captured in flight. You are lucky he let you get this close.

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  6. photowannabeThu Apr 16, 02:14:00 PM EDT

    Poetry in motion Salty.

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  7. Ken Conger PhotographyThu Apr 16, 07:32:00 PM EDT

    Nice shots Salty. The second one is my fav. Blue Skies.

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  8. Brad MyersFri Apr 17, 07:05:00 AM EDT

    Great photos Coy, I agree with the previous post about close up photography and maybe missing the best shot that includes more.

    Loved you white tail photos jumping over the fence, I am just glad he made it.

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  9. MeggieFri Apr 17, 11:19:00 PM EDT

    Saw three great blues this morning on my walk around the lake. Quite a wingspan they have! I'll have to go back and see if I can get a few shots. I love the clarity of color/white in its face...great shot, Salty!

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  10. AnonymousSat Apr 18, 12:50:00 PM EDT

    Incredible photos!

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  11. ChrisSat Apr 18, 04:22:00 PM EDT

    The first shot is very dynamic even if they take all their time to take off... This is a very nice serie of a bird I have never seen.

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  12. KellySat Apr 18, 09:09:00 PM EDT

    I love herons and these photos are wonderful. I love the blue in his wings and the sharpness of the second photo.

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  13. lv2scpbkSun Apr 19, 09:14:00 AM EDT

    Wonderful capture with the wings spread out.

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Thanks again
Coy