Old Faithful is not a geyser.....
Feb 7, 2017 14:44:56 #
It's a Great Blue Heron. Seems like no matter how miserable the weather, if nothing else is out and about I can almost always find a Great Blue that is tolerant of photographers. Sunday morning was chilly, windy and overcast - an all around drab day. We paid a visit to the Lake Woodruff NWR. Nothing much was stirring except a couple of Great Blues and a sizeable flock of Black Vultures - the undertakers. The vultures were being contrary so I didn't bother with them.
Feb 7, 2017 14:49:29 #
Nice shot Carol, I love the way it's clutching that rock like it's going to throw it at someone. Good to have a dependable friend.
Feb 7, 2017 14:56:52 #
BassmanBruce wrote:
Nice shot Carol, I love the way it's clutching that rock like it's going to throw it at someone. Good to have a dependable friend.
Thank you Bruce. He was the only nice bird in the area. He was just a short distance from the crowd of vultures. I suspect he was trying to make sure he looked alive - I know I was!
Feb 7, 2017 14:59:57 #
Nice detail and a very appealing pose. Great dof for separation from the background. Not a bad "drab day" outing 
Feb 7, 2017 15:03:46 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
It's a Great Blue Heron. Seems like no matter how miserable the weather, if nothing else is out and about I can almost always find a Great Blue that is tolerant of photographers. Sunday morning was chilly, windy and overcast - an all around drab day. We paid a visit to the Lake Woodruff NWR. Nothing much was stirring except a couple of Great Blues and a sizeable flock of Black Vultures - the undertakers. The vultures were being contrary so I didn't bother with them.
Nice shot Carol, they are always worth our time. I'm guessing his faithfulness is based on his metabolism but a reliable subject is always a blessing.
Best regards, Phil
Feb 7, 2017 15:08:33 #
Feb 7, 2017 16:07:47 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Nice detail and a very appealing pose. Great dof for separation from the background. Not a bad "drab day" outing
Thanks for the kind words. I was glad to get at least one keeper. The vultures were being ugly so the heron was my only opportunity!
Feb 7, 2017 16:09:16 #
rockdog wrote:
Nice shot Carol, they are always worth our time. I'm guessing his faithfulness is based on his metabolism but a reliable subject is always a blessing.
Best regards, Phil
Best regards, Phil
Thank you Phil. I have a real fondness for the Great Blues. They are usually fairly slow moving and they are attractive birds too.
Feb 7, 2017 16:10:01 #
angler wrote:
Superb shot Carol.
Thank you Jim. I was really glad to get out. Haven't done much shooting the past 3 or 4 weeks.
Feb 7, 2017 16:23:28 #
Feb 7, 2017 16:49:55 #
Sylvias wrote:
Beautiful bird and excellent shot Karin. 
Thank you Sylvia. I'm glad you like my friend!😊
Feb 7, 2017 16:58:11 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Thank you Sylvia. I'm glad you like my friend!😊
Sorry Carol just realised I called you Karin, time for me to go to bed!
Feb 7, 2017 17:11:56 #
Sylvias wrote:
Sorry Carol just realised I called you Karin, time for me to go to bed!
No problem. Karin posts good pictures!😊
Feb 7, 2017 17:31:28 #
What a wonderful post, Carol, and a beautiful shot of Old Faithful! I remember one time when our family was picnicking under a cabana on the beach, I turned around and met a juvenile Great Blue face to face. He had sneaked silently up the boardwalk and wanted a sandwich, so I gave him a bite of mine. He wouldn't touch it until I scraped off the mustard.
Feb 7, 2017 17:39:35 #
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