Heron Liftoff from Rocks, out over the River Below

Heron Liftoff from Rocks, out over the River Below

Great Blue Heron lifts off from rocks beside the Fraser River estuary. River water below.

Think this is one of my favorite Heron shots now (that I've taken :)

Created by: Alandrapal.

Tools Used: 20D handheld

Created on: 6 March 2007

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Image Number: 35684

Comments:

Alandra from westcoast Canada on May 1, 2007 at 3:52 PM said:

late thankyou, Steve, and thankyou also Janice, glad you like this one, am really happy with it also, love the orange footpads :)

Janice Romano from FL on May 1, 2007 at 2:50 PM said:

Great shot!!

Steve Brown (sgbrown) from UK on Mar 12, 2007 at 9:38 AM said:

Great shot Alandra, and I can see why it would be your favourite! I'm so behind in my comments...!

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Mar 10, 2007 at 2:37 PM said:

sorry Alan, somehow missed your nice comments earlier! Thanks very much, glad you like the image. Breathtaking birds and flight.

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Mar 10, 2007 at 2:36 PM said:

thanks again, Carol. They are truly beautiful. I'll never tire of watching them.

Shutterbug from Maine on Mar 10, 2007 at 6:45 AM said:

Great capture of the beautiful bird!

Carol

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Mar 9, 2007 at 5:35 PM said:

thanks Lorraine, yes they are very attractive birds, - think they are starting to get their breeding plumage now.

I esp like the dark blue or black "tassel" coming from the top/back part of their heads. They are so clever at manoevering around, despite their huge size.

lorraine from NZ on Mar 9, 2007 at 4:45 PM said:

Great capture, he has quite nice colouring in the feathers, great shot.

Alan (Bubbalinn) from Golden Valley, Arizona on Mar 9, 2007 at 2:52 PM said:

Beautiful catch Alandra... I really like the view of the Heron's power being shown with it's rear flaps down for maximum lift. Great composition, the rocks and stuff at the bottom gives it depth. Excellent Job!!!

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