Great Blue Herons can be quite stealthy, especially considering their size. When I was at the New Pass Bait & Grill recently taking pictures of egrets, I turned around and was a bit startled to see this large guy standing a few feet behind me near a picnic table. I guess he was patiently waiting for his close-up. Here you go, Mr. GBH!
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I thought you were going to say he was about to sit down... :-)
That is one exotic-looking (and handsome) bird!
Indeed, he is definitely lurking. "With intent", as our police would say:)
you got his good side.
Lucky you! The only time I'm able to get close to these characters is when they are intent on fishing! I like that splash of red you included!
How is it all these magnificent creatures find themselves so close to your lens?
I've never had a GBH so close, wonderful capture! And very lucky you for a unique picnic-mate!
So cool!
Beautiful shot, gorgeous bird, lucky you!
I think he was waiting for someone to drop a nasty nugget for his afternoon snack.
One of my favorites! Wonderful shot!
These guys are huge, aren't they?
Love this shot. We have a few Great Blue's in my area, but I have never been able to photograph one.
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Amazing shot! I need a telephoto lens (on my list) to capture the heron's we have here. Nice to see one up close like this.
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