BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY

STOPS ALONG THE WAY

BALANCING ACT

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BCNHWe often see Black-crowned night herons intent on the water, performing this balancing act. They can hold the pose much longer than I can keep my camera raised. I took the photo from further than I would have liked but it does allow a glimpse of the surroundings.

18 thoughts on “BALANCING ACT”

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  1. Greta DH
    August 19, 2019 at 4:18 pm

    That’s a beauty!

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  2. bayphotosbydonna
    August 18, 2019 at 9:59 am

    Awesome shot, Belinda, he’s definitely focused! I still get amazed at birds standing on on leg, especially while they sleep. Just how is that possible without falling over?! lol

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  4. wordsfromanneli
    August 17, 2019 at 11:42 am

    They are amazing in their balance.

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  5. Ellen Jennings
    August 17, 2019 at 8:36 am

    Very nice capture of the Black-crown out in the open, Belinda! I like the inclusion and shaded textures of the background. Waiting for the herons to “do something” can be fruitless 🙂 .

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  7. Indira
    August 17, 2019 at 5:24 am

    Captured the moment, Belinda!

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  8. Yoshimiparis Photographie
    August 17, 2019 at 1:53 am

    without a tripod it is not always easy to keep the pose stable for a very long time, but it is even more rewarding when you do not use it

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  9. Anne
    August 17, 2019 at 1:16 am

    What an unusual pose. Obviously not for the heron, but for the photograph. I like to see it in the context of its surroundings.

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