Great Blue Heron

kdog

Climbing up a rocky slope, I bumped into this critter.



She decided I was too close, and took off.

When I got to the top of the slope, I noticed she'd moved down to the water.


Hey, dummy. You've got feathers caught in your bill.



I guess she didn't appreciate my sense of humor (story of my life...)



Thanks for looking.
-joel

ian408

I like that first one. The foliage gives a nice frame to the image.

Osprey Whisperer

Some nice shooting there Joel. Too nice to do any photoshop to them.

kdog

ian408 wrote:

I like that first one. The foliage gives a nice frame to the image.

Thanks, Ian.

-joel

kdog

Bird Man Photographer wrote:

Some nice shooting there Joel. Too nice to do any photoshop to them.

Thanks, Mike. I'm sure that wouldn't stop you if you really wanted to.

-joel

jwear

you may see more of these on the weekend --just took a peek in the Qball --that looks like a lot of hunting

gildco

Nice job.
Your photos are a pleasure to view. Very nice work, Joel.

dallas

kdog wrote:

Climbing up a rocky slope, I bumped into this critter.



She decided I was too close, and took off.

When I got to the top of the slope, I noticed she'd moved down to the water.


Hey, dummy. You've got feathers caught in your bill.



I guess she didn't appreciate my sense of humor (story of my life...)



Thanks for looking.
-joel

Looks like beautiful country out there Joel, no wonder the images look so good. My favorite is Feathers in the bill......

dbaker1221

great captures! I'm surprised it didn't fly as so as it saw you....er not that your ugly or anything

kdog

jwear wrote:

you may see more of these on the weekend --just took a peek in the Qball --that looks like a lot of hunting

Thanks, Jeff! See ya soon, Baboon.

-joel

kdog

gildco wrote:

Your photos are a pleasure to view. Very nice work, Joel.

Thanks, Gil. That's quite a compliment!

Regards,
-joel

kdog

dallas wrote:

Looks like beautiful country out there Joel, no wonder the images look so good. My favorite is Feathers in the bill......

Thanks, William! It is really beautiful out here. I just wish I could find out where all the birds are hiding. :bluduh

Cheers,
-joel

kdog

dbaker1221 wrote:

great captures! I'm surprised it didn't fly as so as it saw you....er not that your ugly or anything

Thanks, Dave! And no, I think you have the right idea. :uhoh

-joel

Harryb

Good set Joel.

BIG BROTHER

Great series of Herons Joel

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Jim

windoze

Joel,
thanx for taking the time not only to comment as often as you do but for posting some of the most awesome images during 2006!
i always look forward ( with jealousy ) seeing your posts!

happy new year !

troy

kdog

Thanks, Jim and Harry. I know I done good when I get a thumbs up from the Florida boys.

Cheers,
-joel

kdog

Hey Troy,

Thanks a bunch, man. It's funny, but I always look at your shots the same way. "Damn, how does that guy get 'em so sharp?" Guys like you, Harry, Dallas, and a few other folks set the benchmark around here.

Here's to good shooting and dgrinning in 2007, old buddy.

-joel