Great Blue Heron
by Kay Lovingood
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Title
Great Blue Heron
Artist
Kay Lovingood
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Overcast sky is reflected in the still water of the lagoon, providing the background for a Great Blue Heron, as it hides behind the tall grasses along the shore. The grasses -- green, red, and gold -- complement the colors of the heron, whose head and bill give away its hiding place. The exceptional composition shows the subject on the right side of the photo, looking toward the open water on the left, hoping for escape.
For about an hour, I stalked this Great Blue Heron. Mostly it stood frozen, trying to hide behind the grass. If I shifted one way, it shifted the other. My patience paid off. Finally I got the shot I wanted. The color of the tall grass nicely complements the bird's bill, making an overall scene with green, red, and gold against the reflected gray sky.
Huntington Beach State Park has marshes, lagoons, and plenty of nature trails and boardwalks. Sometimes you get to hang out with official bird watchers, who know the names of the species in the area. For those who want a little more wildness, Huntington Beach is close to Myrtle Beach.
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July 17th, 2012
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