Great Blue Herons are large enough birds that I found it relatively easy to photograph them in flight. Here are some photos I took at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge a few days ago. They are of three different herons.
All of the above herons flew only short distances to position themselves at a different fishing spot. They probably never went higher than 20 ft (6 m) above the surface of the pond.
Wonderful bird,looks great on the wing!You have caprured amazing phases of all of them!It looks as if it’s Time-lapse photography 🙂
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Thank you Doda! These herons are great subjects for this kind of photography.
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One of my favorite birds, love taking pictures of them. The first image is simply stunning!
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Thank you Inese! I think most of us would take photos of these herons, especially when they are in flight.
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Yes, they are magnificent!
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En plein vol…
Si majestueux… c’est impressionnant !
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C’est un del oiseau avec de bonnes couleurs, et qui est très gracieux. Merci pour votre commentaire!
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These are great shots! It is true in my experience too, that these herons are easier to photograph in flight relative to smaller birds, but by no means easy 🙂
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Thanks Tiny! There were so many of them that day that I could just point my camera and take the shots. Luckily most of them turned out all right.
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Beautifully captured!
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Thank you Wendell!
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Beautiful!
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Thank you Jessica! Glad you like the photos!
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Wonderful captures, anh Hiền
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Thank you!
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These are beautiful, Hien. We have herons here in sunny FL, but I don’t believe I have ever captured them as wonderfully as you have.
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Lois, this time there were many of these birds, and I was partially hidden by bushes and trees, so I was able to take these photos without scaring them away. Maybe they were also hungry after a cold morning, and didn’t care too much about harmless people hovering around the pond. Anyway, enjoy and thank your for commenting.
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Lovely capture – showing the freedom and like the reflections
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Thank you Diana!
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Awesome captures! Love the GBH! 🙂
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Glad you like them, Amy. Thanks!
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It’s great you have that refuge so close.!
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Indeed. It’s only about an hour from the house.:-)
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