F.Scott Heron
As some of you know.. my wife, Christine is very fond of one particular heron which lives at Sunset Lake in North Carolina. His given name is F.Scott Heron and there is an interesting story behind how he got his name..
Years ago at a party, my wife along with another neighbor, made up a story about this heron. They decided to name him F.Scott Heron. He is said to have the spirit of a man that once owned a local eatery F.Scott’s. A man of few words, he smiled at his patrons and went about his business. It is thought that he haunted the old building after his death until it was torn down. After which he took on the form of the heron. There is no truth to this~ but it was fun to give the bird a “story that explained his attitude.”
My wife is still trying to capture this bird in full flight, flying into a sunset. One day she will get him!
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jujubean
The water looks amazing. As does your lovely friend,F.Scott Heron!
Robert Boretti replied
Thanks Juju!
Marvin Collins
Excellent image!!
Robert Boretti replied
Appreciated Marvin, thank you!
frogster
Amazing image
Robert Boretti replied
Thank you so much!
pmclaughlin
Love It !
Robert Boretti replied
Thanks so much!
mrscboretti
Super shot! I love the treatment of the shot- the flow of the water & the ice-
The two states of water
frozen and movingmake such a contrast. The ice shows that F.Scott is apparently so cold! This was the day it was 14 degrees out. He could have turned out to be a heron popsicle!Robert Boretti replied
Thank Honey- and it was great to be there with you! You crack me up!
JimFilmer
an excellent contrast of movement and stilness
Robert Boretti replied
Great thanks Jim!
Elana Bailey
A super shot. Love the mix of movement with the stillness of the heron. Well done indeed. An instant fav. Love the story too.
Robert Boretti replied
Appreciated Elana!
Mark Lee
I’m stunned…Great Shot :)
Robert Boretti replied
Thanks Mark- it was a great effort along with my wife to get this shot
linaji
How amazing is that!
Robert Boretti replied
He was nearly frozen!
luanda
AMAZING!!!!!!! Love it! Instant fav!
Robert Boretti replied
Thanks Luanda!
Jonicool
Gorgeous comp, so unique! Love the story :)
Robert Boretti replied
Thank you so much!
Nikki Mulkern
This is so beautiful, love the composition, excellent capture!
Robert Boretti replied
Thanks Nikki
Alan Findlater
wonderful capture
Robert Boretti replied
Very much appreciated!
karen Bradshaw
Amazing no other word for it well done x
Robert Boretti replied
Thank you so much Karen!
Frank Marino
A beautifully poetic picture.. A paradox of sorts as I feel both the calmness in the stillness of the Heron as well as the tenacity of the water which itself seems to be both ferocious in its movement with yet a sense calm with its fluidity. Very impressive Robert.
Robert Boretti replied
Thank you for your thoughtful comments!
Nancy Polanski
A truly classic shot! I love it!
Robert Boretti replied
Thanks Nancy!
jinney
I love this shot!
awesome!
jinney
Robert Boretti replied
Thanks so much Jinney!
Scott Englund
Robert Boretti replied
Thank you!
John Beamish
Most excellent
Robert Boretti replied
Thanks John!
Meeli Sonn
GREAT SHOT. YOUR WIFE HAS A GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR.
Robert Boretti replied
thanks meeli- and yes she does!
Sharon Perrett
Fabtastic image, love the water, love F Scott Heron and love your wife’s story :)
booboo
The contrast of the movement in the water and the stillness of the heron makes this a very striking image. excellent work well done
LindaR
excellent capture ~ well comped and lovely contrasts ~ who needs flight after seeing this so well positioned? lol enjoyed the story :) xx
Martina Fagan
stunning I love this shot:)
lorilee
WONDERFUL!!!!!