Herons are wonderful looking birds at any time but to see them in flight and to witness two flying in tandem was a sight to see. I took these photographs with my 300mm lens and a teleconverter but I still could have used more reach. However, given the herons’ speed and my distance from them I’m pretty pleased with the results. I had seen a heron a day earlier when I had followed a path to the water’s edge. As I bent down to see past overhanging branches, a heron banked within several feet of me startled by my presence. That was the closest I had ever been to one and had I had the time to put my camera to my eye, it would have been too close to focus!
September 2, 2016 at 5:38 pm
Yes, great results! There is something so majestic about a great blue heron flying close by! The whoosh of those powerful wings…!
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September 2, 2016 at 7:11 pm
Thank you. You’re so right!
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September 2, 2016 at 12:07 am
These are the most beautiful photos I have ever seen of one of my favorite birds.
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September 2, 2016 at 6:57 am
Thank you very much!
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September 1, 2016 at 3:11 pm
Fabulous images, Belinda. The detail on the feathers is terrific.
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September 1, 2016 at 5:17 pm
Thanks very much!
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September 1, 2016 at 1:58 pm
They are such grand birds. Nice captures Belinda!
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September 1, 2016 at 5:16 pm
Thank you Laura!
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September 1, 2016 at 7:25 pm
You’re welcome!
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August 31, 2016 at 6:12 pm
Great shots of these gorgeous birds and so nice they are flying in profile, not the more common hind end view! I hope you get some more opportunities with them.
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August 31, 2016 at 7:17 pm
Thank you. I certainly hope so!
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August 31, 2016 at 3:52 pm
You were fortunate indeed Belinda. Two at a time is exceptionally lucky, and that first shot is simply superb. It looks like the lead heron in the twin shot is carrying something–a crab? I can’t get the image to enlarge by clicking on it.
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August 31, 2016 at 4:18 pm
Thank you. Something tasty but not sure what.
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August 31, 2016 at 1:59 pm
Wow, Belinda! These are wonderful photos of the herons in action. What great details you have captured.
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August 31, 2016 at 4:12 pm
Thank you, most appreciated!
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August 31, 2016 at 1:50 pm
Lovely captures.
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August 31, 2016 at 4:11 pm
Thank you!
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August 31, 2016 at 1:42 pm
Nice shots against the greenery. Lovely bird.
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August 31, 2016 at 4:11 pm
Thank you!
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August 31, 2016 at 1:18 pm
I know how hard it is to get a clear image when the subjects are moving. These are great!
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August 31, 2016 at 4:10 pm
Thank you Anneli, it’s a challenge but very worth it.
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August 31, 2016 at 12:46 pm
I love herons – these are super, Belinda. Looks like the right one has caught a good dinner!
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August 31, 2016 at 4:08 pm
Thank you Eliza. They are wonderful birds!
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August 31, 2016 at 9:28 am
love!
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August 31, 2016 at 10:19 am
Thanks!
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August 31, 2016 at 9:17 am
Wonderful shots!
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August 31, 2016 at 10:19 am
Thank you!
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August 31, 2016 at 8:56 am
Wonderful captures!
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August 31, 2016 at 9:14 am
Thank you.
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August 31, 2016 at 8:05 am
Two flying in one field-of-view is quite an accomplishment. Well done.
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August 31, 2016 at 8:20 am
Thank you, it was an amazing sight!
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August 31, 2016 at 7:47 am
stunning…beautiful feeling…
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August 31, 2016 at 8:11 am
Thank you!
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August 31, 2016 at 6:33 am
Nothing like photographing these birds. We have started to bump into them again after not seeing any for a month or so. Great shots 😀
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August 31, 2016 at 6:55 am
They are amazing birds. Glad you like these.
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August 31, 2016 at 2:59 am
Fabulous shots, Belinda!
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August 31, 2016 at 6:51 am
Thanks very much!
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August 31, 2016 at 1:50 am
Amazing captures~
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August 31, 2016 at 6:49 am
Thank you.
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