Baring it all, or, the flashing heron?
Mar 18, 2018 13:02:26 #
A smile for today, I hope. I don't know what the intent was. Maybe drying out?
Mar 18, 2018 13:08:12 #
Mar 18, 2018 13:12:03 #
👍😀
Yep, absolutely, that’s one fairly damp Heron, right there. Reminds me of a fly fishing guided patron, who disregarded my warning about where to step on the freestone river we were fishing... and ended up “floating his hat”. 😱
Yep, absolutely, that’s one fairly damp Heron, right there. Reminds me of a fly fishing guided patron, who disregarded my warning about where to step on the freestone river we were fishing... and ended up “floating his hat”. 😱
Mar 18, 2018 13:41:19 #
Mar 18, 2018 13:44:15 #
Mar 18, 2018 13:45:49 #
Thanks for the comments, BB4A. Somehow I wonder if he floated more than his hat!
BB4A wrote:
👍😀
Yep, absolutely, that’s one fairly damp Heron, right there. Reminds me of a fly fishing guided patron, who disregarded my warning about where to step on the freestone river we were fishing... and ended up “floating his hat”. 😱
Yep, absolutely, that’s one fairly damp Heron, right there. Reminds me of a fly fishing guided patron, who disregarded my warning about where to step on the freestone river we were fishing... and ended up “floating his hat”. 😱
Mar 18, 2018 13:46:40 #
Katydid wrote:
A smile for today, I hope. I don't know what the intent was. Maybe drying out?
Great shots. I chased one around a pond for 4 hours once. they don't always pose for you.
Mar 18, 2018 13:46:52 #
A pervert? Me? Surely not! Glad you like the photos.
jederick wrote:
What a pervert...both of you!! 
Excellent capture!! 
Excellent capture!! Mar 18, 2018 13:49:28 #
Much easier driving up in a car. They either pose or fly away. This guy was preoccupied with drying off, I guess. 4 hours! That is perseverance!
drklrd wrote:
Great shots. I chased one around a pond for 4 hours once. they don't always pose for you.
Mar 18, 2018 13:55:14 #
drklrd wrote:
Great shots. I chased one around a pond for 4 hours once. they don't always pose for you.
You need to appeal to their primal instincts.
Visit favorite fishing spots in the Mid-West, and ask the Anglers where the Herons beg; your are sure to find all the ingrate Herons, waiting for a free meal. No need for long range lenses at these spots, so long as you sit and have a fishing rod with you, they will come up and beg within a few yards of you. 😎
Mar 18, 2018 14:46:57 #
It is nice to see shots of a Heron that is in a more "normal" condition. Drying off is an essential part of life for any bird that hunts in the water, and these are nice images of that. We see a lot of beauty shots of Herons, so this is a refreshing change. Well done!
Mar 18, 2018 20:29:13 #
Thanks for your comments, Hyperhad. It is certainly something to consider.
Hyperhad wrote:
It is nice to see shots of a Heron that is in a more "normal" condition. Drying off is an essential part of life for any bird that hunts in the water, and these are nice images of that. We see a lot of beauty shots of Herons, so this is a refreshing change. Well done!
Mar 18, 2018 22:35:29 #
Great set, Katy and they see to assume this position fairly often--- probably to dry and warm!
Mar 19, 2018 00:11:21 #
Katydid wrote:
A smile for today, I hope. I don't know what the intent was. Maybe drying out?
These are wonderful captures, Katy! You did an excellent job on focus, composition and lighting!
All the things necessary to capture a flasher in action.
Mar 19, 2018 00:36:31 #
I’ve seen Great Blues doing this and it is truly an unusual (and not terribly flattering) pose. You did a good job on these and made it interesting, too!
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