Heron lands and poses

[Barr1e]

A walk back from the pub at lunchtime saw a kingfisher flash by and as I was not in a position to give chase Anne and I strolled back towards home.

We were treated by one of the many herons on how to preen and look perfect for the camera.

Landing


Preening


Peek a boo



Job done

All taken with the Olympus E-5 + 70-300 lens - f.8 - A. mode - ev -1 etc

Regards. Barr1e

[Pol]

Re: Heron lands and poses

A walk back from the pub at lunchtime saw a kingfisher flash by and as I was not in a position to give chase Anne and I strolled back towards home.

We were treated by one of the many herons on how to preen and look perfect for the camera.

Regards. Barr1e

Superb photo story.

Looking at the last shot I'd say he's a bit embarrassed at having been seen doing his daily grooming.

Pol

[Ian]

Re: Heron lands and poses

I think the heron was posing for you, Barr1e!

Ian

[yoshi]

Re: Heron lands and poses

The third one - a nice comical pose! 　I somehow feel that herons have grim look which comes from probably their eyes. This particular shot, however, does not give me that impression. You grabbed at a good/rare opportunity!
yoshi

[Pops]

Re: Heron lands and poses

Super wing display in 1 & 3 and 2 other typical heron poses. A good treat on your work home and all very well taken

[Barr1e]

Re: Heron lands and poses

What a great response - thanks everyone.

It is rare to be in the right place.....etc but the timing was just right for this series. Anne (Ann1e) and I had to cope with fairly bright relections from the canal, so these captures were a bonus.

Regards. Barr1e

ps - one from today.

Klaxon on a narrowboat.


Regards. Barr1e

[David Morison]

Re: Heron lands and poses

lovely shots of an immensely statuesque bird. Especially like the peak-a-boo shot.

David

[iainmacd]

Re: Heron lands and poses

I love number 3 - a great pose and capture

[Barr1e]

Re: Heron lands and poses

Thanks David and Iain.

Regards, Barr1e

[Pops]

Re: Heron lands and poses

Spider is going to get a shock if that klaxon goes off

[Barr1e]

Re: Heron lands and poses

Spider is going to get a shock if that klaxon goes off

Pardon!

Regards. Barr1e