Sunday, July 26, 2009

Heron on the Exeter River





Heron in the Wind!



28 comments:

Becky said...

I think he or she was posing just for you! Beautiful bird! Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! I got a picture of one yesterday. It wasn't that great of a photo. A few were blurry. As I got closer... the Blue Heron got real tense and flew away!

Your pictures are amazing!

xoxoxoxo
Donna Marie

Country Girl said...

This could be on the cover of a magazine. And this is a Fuji camera? Wow!

Dog Trot Farm said...

Sharon you never disappoint, just wonderful.

Carolynn Anctil said...

I love Herons! I think it's my totem animal actually....according to the native mythology where I live, they represent perfectionism. Busted!

Those are outstanding shots! I really need a new camera...

Ashley said...

Absolutely beautiful, lovely photographs!

A New England Life said...

Thanks all!

Darn those Herons are skittish, but well worth the wait. Like you said Donna Marie, they tend to fly away when you get too close, which happened to me several times. I just kept going back to the river and shooting.

Becky, I'm not so sure he was posing for me as much as sizing me up! LOL!

Country Girl Kate, thank goodness for a small touch of photoshop ; )

Dog Trot Farm, I always enjoy your blog too!

I didn't know they could be a totem animal Carolynn, but perfection would seem to match their incredible posture, grace and look.

Thank you for stopping by Ashley!

Sharon

FAB said...

Super shots Sharon & such clarity of this elegant 'fisherman'. FAB

Anonymous said...

He's quite perky and the feathers show so well! Good job!

Di
The Blue Ridge Gal

Kerri Farley said...

These are Most Excellent Sharon! Fabulous!!!

The Retired One said...

GORGEOUS!
He is one of my FAVORITE birds...and what clear, close, great shots of him!
Thanks..he is beautiful!

Dawn Fine said...

Just wonderful photos Sharon!Love those feathers!

Anonymous said...

This is one of the best looking herons that I have seen.

Unknown said...

Beautiful composition and contrast, Sharon!

Laura said...

They are beautiful and strange looking at the same time! Great pictures as always!

shirl said...

I'm blown away by these shots. Yea I need a new camera!

Cindy said...

What an amazing bird. Your photos are beautiful and sharp. Very very nice. Have a wonderful week. ~Cindy

SAPhotographs (Joan) said...

Great minds think alike Sharon. :) I also posted pics of a heron. :)

Jane said...

He's beautiful, looks like a Purple Heron ( although not purple ), thanks for sharing:)

Jayne said...

Such excellent captures Sharon!

A New England Life said...

In downtown Exeter, behind the old buildings, is where the falls are. The Heron's tend to congregate there first thing in the morning to do a little fishing. I believe many were out fishing for their young since they would only stay a short time before flying off into the distance.

My friend from the local blog Hip Chick was able to find a heronry! How I wish I had the time to go see it for myself, as that would have surely been some wonderful photos, but my time is limited so it didn't happen.

As always I appreciate all your thoughtful comments!

Sharon

MaineBirder said...

WOW Sharon, exquisite photos! Sharp and detailed.

Mary said...

Oh Sharon, these are just stunning!!!

aspiritofsimplicity said...

Great photo's. I have some from earlier in the season when the alewives were in. Someday I will have a telephoto lense!

Cindy said...

Amazing shots, Sharon. I love herons they seem so stately or royal like.

Anonymous said...

Hey sharon, love the photo's! Never made it out today, my neighbor stopped by for a hair cut! There is always tomorrow.LOL

Kristine

Unknown said...

I love this guy. I drew him out on a 30 inch canvas last night, stepped away, and realized I had something that looked like a duck. Will try again this evening. : )
xxooo

Andy said...

Wonderful photos and you got so close...I'm envious! :lol: