Heron - Surprise Landing beside road

Heron - Surprise Landing beside road

great blue heron making a surprise landing beside roadway. Not sure who was most surprised, him or us :)

I love the way his chest feathers are moving here, as he is about to touch down, and also his feet appearing to come to a skid stop :)

Of course, wish it was sharper, but you will get the idea of the magnificence of these herons

Created by: Alandrapal.

Tools Used: 20D 100-400L hand held

Created on: 22 October 2006

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Image Number: 31299

Comments:

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Oct 24, 2006 at 3:57 AM said:

thanks Don, - well I keep wondering if another chance like that will ever happen again, --probably not : ) but guess it's better than not capturing it at all, right. The look on the heron's face is quite comical.

donwrob from Ohio on Oct 24, 2006 at 3:51 AM said:

Cool, huge wings and cute legs :-). Good timing to catch one in this position Alandra. Very neat capture, Don

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Oct 24, 2006 at 12:21 AM said:

well, many thanks Vicki, am really happy that you got some enjoyment from it, as had hoped it might be worthwhile sharing here, esp for people who never get to see these where they live. They are really amazing birds with those huge wings.

Vicki from Clewiston, Florida - for now on Oct 23, 2006 at 11:42 PM said:

It may be a bit fuzzy, Alandra - but it speaks volumes. It's too entertaining not to share with us - thanks!

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