Great Blue Heron

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

This time of year here in Florida the great Blue Herons are active. It is the courting and nest building that take up most of their time and a wonderful timing for photographers to capture nesting behavior.

NikonD300
Nikon 300 mm F 2.8
ISO 640
1/1250, F5.6
manual

All comments are welcome and appreciated !

[arash_hazeghi]

Sweet Judy, inclusion of habitat makes this a lovely shot, HA and wing position both very good.

[Danny J Brown]

Really like the dark green surroundings that provide nice contrast for the bird. Pretty cool shadow on the heron's left underwing as well. Nice shot, Judy.

[Mike Fuhr]

Wonderful habitat shot -- like the cypress trees(?) in the background and agree the shadow on the wing gives it a 3-D feel. Very nice Judy.

[denise ippolito]

Beautiful details and sharpness Judy. I like the wing tip turned up. The habitat adds alot of interest.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I'm liking this one alot!! Love the habitat, and the pose. Very well done Judy!!

[Ben Egbert]

Beautiful image, love the background and light.

[david cramer]

The light, contrast, and complimentary colors work well here! A beauty.

[stuart wanuck]

nice judy always like the background colors on the water

[Raymond Barlow]

one of the best in flights I have seen of this bird... maybe the best!

[Paul Lagasi]

Way to go Judy...killer image..love the water color, wing position, sharp at both ends (feet and head)..congrats

[kenn threed]

This is wonderful image!

The bird is beautifully lit, sharp and colorful, with excellent contrast against a background that has great depth.

I love it.

Kenn

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

beautiful pose,eye contact...light!!!

[David Billingsley]

WOW!! Judy -

Talking about right place - right time. You nailed this one - great eye contact, wing position, background, position of GBH against the background.

Congrats!!!

[Nate Chappell]

A beauty, she stands out nicely against that dark bg.

[James Salywoda]

This is an excellent shot especially showing the environment that these Herons live in.

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hi Judy Lynn,
I love the way you captured the GBH against the dark BG....really makes it pop and the bit of greenery adds to it overall. Very nicely done!

[Rod Warnock]

Superb capture, Judy Lynn !! Like the way the BG frames and isolates the subject which has been caught in a very strong flight position.
Best regards
Rod Warnock

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Thanks everyone for taking time to look and for your comments . It is most appreciated.