Heron's Haven

mohammed, 5 months ago

nice shot!!

Trudi ~ in reply to mohammed’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks for your comment!

Tracey Mac, 5 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, 5 months ago

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

Trudi ~ in reply to Tracey Mac’s comment, 5 months ago

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

Trudi ~ in reply to GINGER BARRITT’s comment, 5 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, 5 months ago

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

Trudi ~ in reply to Andrew S’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks darl hows your day going??

Andrew S, 5 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, 5 months ago

Beautiful, as always. I love the composition.

Mariann Kovats, 5 months ago

Nice comp. and colors, Trudi. Beautiful.

Lenny La Rue, IPA, 5 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 ~ in reply to Lenny La Rue, IPA’s comment, 5 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 ~ in reply to Lori Peters’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks Lori for your comments

Trudi ~ in reply to Mariann Kovats’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks Mariann !

Irene Burdell, 5 months ago

A fabulous capture and a lovely shot.

Trudi ~ in reply to Irene Burdell’s comment, 5 months ago

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

dawndavies, 5 months ago

lovely picture, love the mistyness of it

John Michael S..., 5 months ago

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

-JMS

Trudi ~ in reply to dawndavies’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks Dawn and thanks for faving it too it is appreciated

Trudi ~ in reply to John Michael Sudol’s comment, 5 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, 5 months ago

Wonderful shot, a fav …

Trudi ~ in reply to tomg’s comment, 5 months ago

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

Tainia Finlay, 5 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 ~ in reply to Tainia Finlay’s comment, 5 months ago

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

naturelover, 5 months ago

Stunning shot Trudi-love it!

lallymac, 5 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, 5 months ago

it’s lunch time…beautiful…

cherylc1, 5 months ago

incredible capture- gorgeous

Kristina K, 5 months ago

came out well..

Jim Caldwell, 5 months ago

You take an average scene and turn it into art.

Jan Landers, 5 months ago

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

Susie Wieberg, 5 months ago

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

Jason Laderoute, 5 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, 5 months ago

Lovely work! he looks so intent ! beautiful capture!

Trudi ~ in reply to naturelover’s comment, 5 months ago

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

Trudi ~ in reply to lallymac’s comment, 5 months ago

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

Trudi ~ in reply to photosan’s comment, 5 months ago

Thank you Larry !!

Trudi ~ in reply to cherylc1’s comment, 5 months ago

Thank you so much Cheryl

Trudi ~ in reply to Kristina K’s comment, 5 months ago

Thank you very much Kristina your comments are appreciated

Trudi ~ in reply to Jim Caldwell’s comment, 5 months ago

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

Trudi ~ in reply to Jan Landers’s comment, 5 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 ~ in reply to Susie Wieberg’s comment, 5 months ago

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

Trudi ~ in reply to Jason Laderoute’s comment, 5 months ago

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

Trudi ~ in reply to dinghysailor1’s comment, 5 months ago

Thank you so much for your lovely comments they are appreciated

Charl045, 5 months ago

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

Trudi ~ in reply to Charl045’s comment, 5 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, 5 months ago

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

Michelle Hogan, 5 months ago

A gorgeous shot, I love the contrast…

Trudi ~ in reply to TrEaSuReDiMaGeS’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks Deb,it was a lucky shot!

Trudi ~ in reply to Michelle Hogan’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks Michelle !

whisperingruth, 5 months ago

BEAUTIFUL, serene capture Trudi!!

Trudi ~ in reply to whisperingruth’s comment, 5 months ago

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

Rosina Lamberti, 5 months ago

Fantastic capture!!

Trudi ~ in reply to Rosina Lamberti’s comment, 5 months ago

Thank you so much for your comment Rosina

Derek Dafoe, 5 months ago

Great shot!! I love the comp here!

Lucindawind, 5 months ago

wonderful shot !

Dan Garcia, 5 months ago

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

Wanda Raines, 4 months ago

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

David Cochran, 4 months ago

Breathtaking image…

Trudi ~ in reply to Derek Dafoe’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks Derek l appreciate your comments!

Trudi ~ in reply to Lucindawind’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you Lucinda

Trudi ~ in reply to Dan Garcia’s comment, 4 months ago

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

Trudi ~ in reply to Wanda Raines’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks so much for your comment,appreciated!

Trudi ~ in reply to David Cochran’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you so much for your comment David!