This is my first blog post. I picked up a camera several years back as I thought it would add to my enjoyment of exploring the trails and green spaces that exist outside my front door. It has done that and so much more. Looking at the natural world through the lens of a camera gives me a new appreciation of light, context, detail and the story of the creatures I photograph. I do my editing in Lightroom and Photoshop. Photography has meant learning new skills, all part of the journey. I hope to see you along the way.
About the photo: the Great Blue Heron arrives in Ottawa as soon as the ice melts and usually remains until the ice returns. These birds were not seen in large numbers this year so when I caught sight of this heron I was pretty pleased. I was able to take a lot of shots as the bird was focussed on finding a meal. The conditions were ideal. I stood on a small bridge close by which put me at eye level with the heron wading in the rushes. The bird, the warm sunshine … I couldn’t ask for much more.
October 6, 2020 at 7:18 am
Lovely shot. We get Grey Heron’s here (UK), sometimes I think they just want to pose for a photo.
Keep going with the photography and blog 🙂
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October 6, 2020 at 10:54 am
This one takes me back. Thank you.
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March 30, 2016 at 6:40 pm
Omgosh! What a great photo!!!
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March 30, 2016 at 11:09 pm
Thank you!
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March 10, 2016 at 3:25 pm
Hi Belinda, thanks for visiting my site, I love your heron photo, rob
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March 10, 2016 at 4:48 pm
Thank you Rob.
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March 9, 2016 at 12:20 am
Belinda, great shot of the Heron! They are a favourite of mine. Welcome to Blog land. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
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March 9, 2016 at 7:43 am
Thank you Robin!
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March 8, 2016 at 7:42 pm
Beautiful shot! We have a great heron come to the same pond that I shot Mister and Missus goose. Nice work, Belinda!!!
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March 8, 2016 at 7:49 pm
Thank you. Herons are wonderful subjects!
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March 1, 2016 at 10:03 pm
I love heron’s. Nicely done
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March 1, 2016 at 10:35 pm
Thank you. The season for Herons is a short one here so I’m out with my camera every chance I get!
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February 29, 2016 at 8:59 pm
Awesome photo. Happy blogging.
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February 29, 2016 at 9:23 pm
Thank you.
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February 26, 2016 at 3:34 pm
Super heron photo!
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February 26, 2016 at 4:21 pm
Thank you!
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February 25, 2016 at 9:52 am
That is too true…nothing concentrates so intently as a heron surveying some shallow water for a nice fish. Nice first post….wonderfully detailed picture.
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February 25, 2016 at 10:39 am
Thank you!
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February 25, 2016 at 10:54 am
You are most welcome!!
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February 20, 2016 at 9:44 am
Cool photo…it look to be very concentrated on it’s potential dinner😉
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February 20, 2016 at 9:54 am
Thanks, it sure was!
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February 17, 2016 at 4:00 pm
Hi belindagroverphotography, Outstanding photo of the beautiful Great Blue Heron. I often see these charming big wading birds here in various ponds and lakes. In fact, I spotted one this afternoon at a shopping center pond I often visit. Have a great day tomorrow!
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February 17, 2016 at 4:23 pm
Thank you. They are spectacular birds.
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February 10, 2016 at 1:48 pm
Great photo of a beautiful Heron! Very nice. 🙂
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February 10, 2016 at 2:30 pm
Thank you, they make for great subjects.
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February 3, 2016 at 9:43 pm
Happy shooting…
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February 2, 2016 at 4:53 pm
Welcome. A good start 🙂
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February 2, 2016 at 5:19 pm
Thank you, much appreciated.
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