..or as I call them...pterodactyl! The water was stunningly calm today with a soft pink glow to it.
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For years I would often see a large bird in our local stream, but I could never identified it. I used to tell my children that I had spotted the pterodactyl. One day, I got a good look and identified it as a Blue Heron. And last year I managed to get a photo of it. Love the water color---good shot.
Thanks Tammy, I had a hard time getting the light right without blowing out the water or missing any foreground detail. I was quite happy with it ..for me LOL
For years I would often see a large bird in our local stream, but I could never identified it. I used to tell my children that I had spotted the pterodactyl. One day, I got a good look and identified it as a Blue Heron. And last year I managed to get a photo of it. Love the water color---good shot.
Posted by: Zeria | 01/23/2013 at 05:40 AM
A beautiful image...so peaceful!
Posted by: Tammy | 01/23/2013 at 06:33 PM
Thanks Tammy, I had a hard time getting the light right without blowing out the water or missing any foreground detail. I was quite happy with it ..for me LOL
Posted by: Sue | 01/23/2013 at 06:41 PM
Perfectly composed. I've never seen a baby heron I bet they really show how close to dinosaurs they are.
Posted by: Ellen | 01/23/2013 at 06:54 PM
Fabulous image, the calm water tricks the eye into thinking the bird is on a cliff and the sky is wide open!
Posted by: Patty | 01/25/2013 at 07:03 PM
I like the way you've filled the majority of the shot with the water (what beautiful colors and light) and yet this giant bird is not dwarfed.
Posted by: Judi Clark | 01/27/2013 at 07:41 AM
Great use of the rule of thirds. Love it!
Posted by: Kathy | 01/27/2013 at 03:38 PM