Lovers Quarrel.... Great Blue Heron and Little Blue Heron

[Joseph Przybyla]

I captured this image a while back in Titusville, Florida, at Parrish Park. I have revisited it several times trying to get it just so. Your comments and suggestions would be appreciated and welcomed.

Nikon D7000
Nikon 55-300mm F/4.5-5.6 VR AF shot at 98mm (147mm FFE)
1/400 F/8 ISO 140

[Binu John]

Beautiful shot! I like the composition and the way you included the reflections in the frame! TFS

[Alan Murphy]

This made me smile. Nice catch here.

[Diane Miller]

Fun story, excellent tonalities, for me -- love the reflections and the calm water.

[Joseph Przybyla]

Thank you all for viewing and commenting. Your words and thoughts are very much appreciated.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I would have preferred a better head angle on the larger heron, but I love the water texture and overall colours. Funny scene when taken with the title of your image...

[Joseph Przybyla]

I hear you Daniel regarding the head angle of the larger bird but sometimes no matter how long you wait it just doesn't happen. I have been by this bay a hundred times and never seen the water as calm as that morning. The two birds in almost mirror opposite positions screamed for the making of an image. The early morning just after sunrise light and reflections added to the scene. Thank you for viewing and commenting.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Joseph, an opportunity well captured here, and Im amazed at the difference in size between the two herons. Reflections a bonus.

Yep, herons can stand still for ages looking for their next meal, so I can relate to having to wait for a better HA.

[Gabriela Plesea]

Love the title and the story behind it, and of course your sense of humour The Little Blue Heron is so cute, looking very stubborn and kind of cross with the Big Guy...I like your thinking, the story works for me, image well composed and I like the reflection of the subjects in the water, it amplifies the narrative

Kind regards,