Heron's Haven

Trudi ~
Heron's Haven by Trudi ~

Heron's Haven

Taken on the Hazlewood pondage in Gippsland Victoria,the pond is at a constant 17 degree’s celcius and makes a lovely mist in cold weather due to the temperature,and compliments of the power station that requires the water for cooling the generators for our power supply.

This Heron came down for an impromptue ,photo shoot

Heron's Haven belongs to the following groups:

Happy Haven, Live, Love, Dream, Mother Nature's Finest, Rivers and Streams, The Birds and Waterfowl
  • mohammed

    mohammed, 2 months ago

    nice shot!!

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to mohammed’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks for your comment!

  • Tracey Mac

    Tracey Mac, 2 months ago

    Oh this is gorgeous, what an amazing find with the warm pond! The heron looks ready to dip his toe in the water! Beautiful image :)

  • GINGER BARRITT

    GINGER BARRITT, 2 months ago

    I always find some of the most beautiful …right here.

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to Tracey Mac’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thank you so much Tracey and thank you for favouriting it also it is appreciated!

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to GINGER BARRITT’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks Ginger,l was actually just phtographing the mist on the pond and this guy flew in at just the right moment,lucky shot l think!! Thanks so much for your comment it is appreciated!!........Trudi

  • Andrew S

    Andrew S, 2 months ago

    Lovely capture, nice DOF. Looks great in the frame…..

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to Andrew S’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks darl hows your day going??

  • Andrew S

    Andrew S, 2 months ago

    Put it this way, I wish some of this rain would head home. It’s falling at 35mm an hour again…..

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters, 2 months ago

    Beautiful, as always. I love the composition.

  • Mariann Kovats

    Mariann Kovats, 2 months ago

    Nice comp. and colors, Trudi. Beautiful.

  • Lenny La Rue, IPA

    Lenny La Rue, IPA, 2 months ago

    Very beautiful composition with the inclusion of your guest. LOL! The scene is just idyllic. :-)

    Just outside Sacramento is a very large pond for recreation that was built for the same purpose as the one in your image. Unfortunately, our pond was the site of the nuclear reactor with the worst safety record in America, Rancho Seco. There were a few “minor” radiation leaks into the pond from time to time before someone spilled a Coke on a control station, damn near caused The China Syndrome in my backyard, and got the reactor shut down forever.

    People fish and swim and play in that water. I don’t hug any of them.

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to Lenny La Rue, IPA’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks Lenny,l don’t think l would want to hug any of them either you might start to glow !! we don’t have any nuclear power here,we just supply the uranium to everyone else for theirs,we are still burning brown coal for fuel,and are now starting to look at energy from the wind to try and do our part for the ozone layer…......l am glad that the thing in your backyard did’nt blow as l am very sure you are,and l am glad they shut it down you must feel much safer. Thanks for commenting Lenny it is always appreciated!

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to Lori Peters’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks Lori for your comments

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to Mariann Kovats’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks Mariann !

  • Irene Burdell

    Irene Burdell, 2 months ago

    A fabulous capture and a lovely shot.

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to Irene Burdell’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks Irene for your comments,l really appreciate them…......Trudi

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies, 2 months ago

    lovely picture, love the mistyness of it

  • John Michael Sudol

    John Michael S..., 2 months ago

    Beautiful shot. One of the most graceful birds to see in flight.

    -JMS

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to dawndavies’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks Dawn and thanks for faving it too it is appreciated

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to John Michael Sudol’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks JM,yeah they are a graceful bird and if l had been a split second quicker l might have got it landing,but it’s a bit like the story of the fish that got away!

  • tomg

    tomg, 2 months ago

    Wonderful shot, a fav …

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to tomg’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks Tom and thanks also for the fav,l really appreciate it

  • Tainia Finlay

    Tainia Finlay, 2 months ago

    Another stunner here Trudi, well done! I love the mist and the heron against the grass is awesome, into my faves it goes ♥

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to Tainia Finlay’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thank you Tai,l am very humbled by your lovely comments,and thank you for faving it to!! xox

  • naturelover

    naturelover, 2 months ago

    Stunning shot Trudi-love it!

  • lallymac

    lallymac, 2 months ago

    Beautiful image – the white of the heron creates a wonderful contrast with the surroundings! Thank you for adding this image to the Waterfowl group.

  • photosan

    photosan, 2 months ago

    it’s lunch time…beautiful…

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1, 2 months ago

    incredible capture- gorgeous

  • Kristina Kitchingman

    Kristina Kitch..., 2 months ago

    came out well..

  • Jim Caldwell

    Jim Caldwell, 2 months ago

    You take an average scene and turn it into art.

  • Jan Landers

    Jan Landers, 2 months ago

    how blessed were you to see this? amazing scene…..thank you for sharing.l…..

  • Susie Wieberg

    Susie Wieberg, 2 months ago

    Absolutely stunning Trudi, what an amazing capture and it looks awesome in the frame!!

  • prisoner

    prisoner, 2 months ago

    Wow, the Heron sure Pops off that lush green grass, I love the inquisitive inspection it seems to be executing at the water, Almost wondering maybe if the water temperature is just about right. Fabulous Shot True ;O)

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1, 2 months ago

    Lovely work! he looks so intent ! beautiful capture!

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to naturelover’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks Pauline,l was actually just shooting the mist and l was lucky he landed at the right time !!

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to lallymac’s comment, 2 months ago

    Your welcome,and thank you very much for your wonderful comments

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to photosan’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thank you Larry !!

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to cherylc1’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thank you so much Cheryl

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to Kristina Kitchingman’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thank you very much Kristina your comments are appreciated

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to Jim Caldwell’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thank you Jim my friend,your comments are always gratefully received

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to Jan Landers’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks Jan,yeah the mist was very surreal to watch rising from the pond anyway,and this guy was an added bonus

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to Susie Wieberg’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thank you so much Susie,l am glad that you like him,and l really appreciate your comments

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to prisoner’s comment, 2 months ago

    He looks like he is just going to test the water before hopping in does’nt he? Thanks Jason

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to dinghysailor1’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thank you so much for your lovely comments they are appreciated

  • Charlotte Ottilo

    Charlotte Ottilo, 2 months ago

    LOL..it almost seems as though he’s afraid of the water..LOL Beautiful elegant bird..Well captured

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to Charlotte Ottilo’s comment, 2 months ago

    Lol,he does have that quizzicle look about him like something is going to jump up and grab him,thanks for your comment Charlotte!

  • TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    TrEaSuReDiMaGeS, 2 months ago

    Beautiful shot Trudi….. love the mist along the water line!!! :-))) Gorgeous composition!!

  • Michelle Hogan

    Michelle Hogan, 2 months ago

    A gorgeous shot, I love the contrast…

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to TrEaSuReDiMaGeS’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks Deb,it was a lucky shot!

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to Michelle Hogan’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks Michelle !

  • whisperingruth

    whisperingruth, 2 months ago

    BEAUTIFUL, serene capture Trudi!!

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to whisperingruth’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks Ruth,a lucky shot he flew in just at the right time!!

  • Rosina Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti, 2 months ago

    Fantastic capture!!

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to Rosina Lamberti’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thank you so much for your comment Rosina

  • Derek Dafoe

    Derek Dafoe, 2 months ago

    Great shot!! I love the comp here!

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind, 2 months ago

    wonderful shot !

  • Dan Garcia

    Dan Garcia, 2 months ago

    great shot reminds me of when i was a boy, going to the lake early in the morning.

  • onedas

    onedas, 2 months ago

    Great natural scene. The Heron, the misty water, tall grassy foliage all make a great capture.

  • David Cochran

    David Cochran, 2 months ago

    Breathtaking image…

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to Derek Dafoe’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks Derek l appreciate your comments!

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to Lucindawind’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thank you Lucinda

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to Dan Garcia’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks Dan,l appreciate your coments and glad l could evoke some fond memories

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to onedas’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks so much for your comment,appreciated!

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~ in reply to David Cochran’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thank you so much for your comment David!

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