Wordless Wednesday - No Scarin' Heron


This Great Blue Heron, initially camouflaged by the sunlight on the creek, seemed to jump out of nowhere into my vision. Although he was just a few yards from me, he remained a silent, motionless sentinel.

Comments

Shelia said…
What a great picture! It looks like I can reach out and touch the water. Happy WW!
10:04 PM, October 30, 2007
Anonymous said…
Ooh, I love the reflection. Well done, Pamela. Happy WW.
10:09 PM, October 30, 2007
Siani said…
What a great shot! You were lucky to get so close to such a beauiful bird. Happy WW!
10:09 PM, October 30, 2007
chartao said…
the heron love to have its photographs taken! ;)
10:13 PM, October 30, 2007
Anonymous said…
I've never seen a bird like that before. He is beautiful.
10:36 PM, October 30, 2007
Gill said…
A brilliant photo! I love bird photos :-)
10:38 PM, October 30, 2007
Candi said…
That's an awesome picture!! Happy WW!!
10:48 PM, October 30, 2007
Anonymous said…
what a great shot!! Beautiful.
11:04 PM, October 30, 2007
Anonymous said…
Nice photo. Herons are spooked really easily what a lucky shot! Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my photo. Happy WW.
11:13 PM, October 30, 2007
Tammy said…
That is just perfection! Beautiful!
11:19 PM, October 30, 2007
Serena said…
That is a great shot. Amazing that the heron just waited there for the photo to be taken...posing as it was. :D

Serena
ChatnChill
11:49 PM, October 30, 2007
Anonymous said…
What an amazing shot. Wish I could step out to my back yard and see this view!

Thanks for visiting me
I'm celebrating WW here too

http://blessednest.blogspot.com
11:59 PM, October 30, 2007
MaR said…
Beautiful shot, love the reflection!
12:16 AM, October 31, 2007
Four-eyed-missy said…
Hi Pamela, thanks for dropping by my blog. I love the reflection in the water!
12:17 AM, October 31, 2007
Ingrid said…
What a beautiful bird ! I have never seen one and then so close !!
12:20 AM, October 31, 2007
A Free Man said…
That's a great nature shot. Well captured. Herons are beautiful birds. Happy WW.
12:44 AM, October 31, 2007
Anonymous said…
That's a beautiful bird. Happy Halloween 9=
2:21 AM, October 31, 2007
Lisa said…
What a beautiful picture of a grand bird. Enjoy your day.
2:30 AM, October 31, 2007
ChrisB said…
It's amazing that you were able to get that close and take such a beautiful picture.
2:37 AM, October 31, 2007
Anonymous said…
Very nice picture you have here - Hapy WW! Wish you a nice Halloween :)
2:39 AM, October 31, 2007
Anonymous said…
This is so cute! my favorite:)

happy halloween & WW!
2:50 AM, October 31, 2007
Hootin Anni said…
Love this!!! The coloration and the composition is terrific Pamela.

[drop by my halloween costume and outdoor decor if you can find time.]
3:30 AM, October 31, 2007
Anonymous said…
Your timing was perfect to capture the moment, too, Pamela.

btw, how did you watermark your photo (w/TDWW)?
3:56 AM, October 31, 2007
Bloggers said…
That is just awesome!
5:09 AM, October 31, 2007
Diana said…
Great picture!
5:38 AM, October 31, 2007
Anonymous said…
Beautiful!
5:40 AM, October 31, 2007
Anonymous said…
Oh, I didn't know that thre is a blue heron. Sure would like to see one someday. Great shot! Happy halloween and WW!
6:12 AM, October 31, 2007
Shelby said…
Outstanding photo!! Very beautiful indeed.
6:27 AM, October 31, 2007
Anonymous said…
Hey, where did the photo go?!?! I want to see it! (pout, pout)
6:51 AM, October 31, 2007
Anonymous said…
Now it decides to show up!

LOVE the photo. You did an amazing job capturing the heron. I'm very impressed. Well worth being framed.
6:52 AM, October 31, 2007
Carole Burant said…
Happy Halloween dear Pamela! That sure is a great shot of the blue heron...we see one every once in a while around here but I've never managed to get a picture of one. xox
6:53 AM, October 31, 2007
CK Ng said…
Happy Halloween and Happy WW! :)
7:17 AM, October 31, 2007
Junebug said…
Beautiful. I am posting my WW later today. I have to drive somewhere to take the picture. It will also be a silent, motionless sentinel, but not alive! :D
7:34 AM, October 31, 2007
Junebug said…
Oh wow, I just enlarged your photo, it is spectacular.
7:36 AM, October 31, 2007
Anonymous said…
Gorgeous pic!
7:45 AM, October 31, 2007
Anonymous said…
Gorgeous pic!
7:45 AM, October 31, 2007
maryt/theteach said…
Pamela, love your site and your great photo! We get white herons around here. Happy WW! and Happy Halloween!

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7:49 AM, October 31, 2007
CableGirl said…
Wonderful photo. Happy WW.
8:13 AM, October 31, 2007
Heather said…
very cool.
when we were camping, a crane scared the beejeebers out of me. i didn't see him when he started his squawking to the right of me. the camera was too far out of reach to get it in time for a good pic, especially when trying to resusitate your own heart at the same time.
8:17 AM, October 31, 2007
Debs said…
Beautiful Picture!!!

:)

I am feeling better now TY for the well wishes. :D
8:20 AM, October 31, 2007
Beckie said…
maybe he was posing.
8:22 AM, October 31, 2007
Sandy said…
Beautiful picture!
8:51 AM, October 31, 2007
Rachel said…
I love seeing herons. I don't see them as much as I did, before I moved. What a great picture.
9:23 AM, October 31, 2007
Jeremy Lowe said…
Nice shot with the reflection. They can stand still like that for hours....
10:21 AM, October 31, 2007
Sassyfrazz said…
Awesome picture! We have Blue Herons, too...but can't get this close! Thanks for sharing...
Happy WW~
10:24 AM, October 31, 2007
Mary said…
So pretty! I love unexpected pleasures like that. :D
10:37 AM, October 31, 2007
M@ said…
You went hunting with Dick Chenney!?
11:30 AM, October 31, 2007
thirdworstpoetinthegalaxy said…
Looks like an oil painting. No kidding.
11:33 AM, October 31, 2007
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11:33 AM, October 31, 2007
chaoticfamily said…
Wonderful - I love the reflection.
11:48 AM, October 31, 2007
Junebug said…
I finally got my post up if you want to take a look.
1:28 PM, October 31, 2007
Susie said…
Happy Halloween Pamela!
Love your heron picture..
xo
3:44 PM, October 31, 2007
Robin said…
Happy Halloween. Great picture!

Robin of mytwoblessings
4:57 PM, October 31, 2007
Carla said…
Fabulous photo!!!
7:39 PM, October 31, 2007
Whippersnapper said…
Beautiful. But enough about me. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

(I just ate 14.8 pounds of Halloween candy and am feeling, uh, less than beautiful right now. How are you?!)

=>
8:22 PM, October 31, 2007
Susie Q said…
This is so beautiful. After all the Halloween silliness today, I needed this lovely and peaceful photo to end my day. Thank you for the smile and good feeling dear Pamela!

Hugs,
Sue

Mr. Mucus indeed!! Now that would be too funny!
8:35 PM, October 31, 2007
Momgen said…
wow nice shot regards.
9:33 PM, October 31, 2007
Amanda said…
I thought it was WORDLESS mom. ha ha ha Beautiful shot... he is certainly majestic, isn't he.
11:03 PM, October 31, 2007
Anonymous said…
If that fish had jumped out in front of me You would have picked me up.

okay now
hugs,
Connie
2:16 AM, November 01, 2007
theotherbear said…
oooh, great photo, Pamela!
4:06 AM, November 01, 2007
Robocop said…
Nice pic. The poor bird was probably frozen in fear.
2:28 PM, November 01, 2007
Anonymous said…
Beautiful. The refection in the ripply water is lovely.
7:56 AM, November 02, 2007
Anonymous said…
Holy smokes! 66 comments! woweeee.

this is a good photo. How do they stand so still?
12:15 PM, November 02, 2007
Unknown said…
Oh, oh, oh, I LOVE your Heron! I do need ot start following you around. :D
6:49 PM, November 03, 2007
Anonymous said…
He probably sensed your calmness.
1:48 AM, November 04, 2007
Be Inspired Always said…
Beautiful picture :)



Jillian
9:32 AM, November 06, 2007
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