Help me make it through the night
Mother and child Great Blue Heron as night falls . . . I thought of the song, “Help me make it through the night” while I worked on this piece.
I’d be remiss if I didn’t give my husband Tommy credit for this photo. He saw the mother and child as he was driving in St. Mary Parish. He pointed them out to me, turned the vehicle around, and positioned the truck so I could get this shot. Without his keen eyes, I would have missed this endearing scene. Thank you, Tommy; I couldn’t do it without you!
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Agnes McGuinness
Outstanding capture, my friend. Perfect framing, and I can see how you thought of that song. Bravo!! Agnes xx
Bonnie T. Barry replied
Thanks so much, dear Agnes.
Jonicool
Gorgeous image and treatment! Perfect title with so much emotion. I just love the colors and how the birds seem to be protected by the framing of the trees!
Bonnie T. Barry replied
And I just love when people see things I hadn’t observed. I appreciate your thoughtful insights, Joni.
Anji Johnston
So beautiful – mother nature at her best
Bonnie T. Barry replied
Mother Nature at her best indeed! The minute I shot this image, I had a special feeling about it. Thank you for noticing and taking the time to comment.
Jan Piller
awwww!!! how beautiful!
Bonnie T. Barry replied
Thank you, Jan; I appreciate your support.
sharon wingard
lovely shot it looks like a painting
Bonnie T. Barry replied
Thank you, Sharon; when I looked at the playback image in my camera, I said the same thing to my husband; “It looks like a painting.” I added some textures to enhance that effect and I’m so happy with your comment as it affirms what I was trying to achieve. God bless!
happyfeet5
Thank God for mother nature. All you have to do is be there at the right time at the right place. Sure glad you were able to get this beautiful, quiet masterpiece. Thank you for sharing.
Bonnie T. Barry replied
First of all, I love your screen name, Happy Feet! I bet you love to dance; so do I! You have made me very happy with your observations; so kind of you to encourage me in this way! Keep “dancing!”
KatsEye
This is a master piece. Excellent capture.
Bonnie T. Barry replied
I appreciate your kind words; how reassuring to get such encouraging words from my friend!
Donna Ridgway
marvelous! It has so much feeling in it. Good for Tommy’s sharp eyes! :) So many times Robert sees something before I do, even when he’s the driver…fun to work together…
Bonnie T. Barry replied
Donna, you and I share the same joy of going on little excursions with our spouses in search of that hidden treasure awaiting discovery. May you and hubby enjoy many more such outings and keep sharing your findings with us. Life is at its best when we can enjoy simple things like this. Glad we can “compare notes.” Thanks so much for your input.
Karen Scrimes
Absolutely gorgeous Bonnie. Thank goodness for your sweet husband!! A beautiful image :))
Bonnie T. Barry replied
Thank God indeed for my sweet husband Tommy of 38 years; he is the person who surprised me with my first DSLR camera. I didn’t even want one, but somehow he knew I’d love this hobby. He has since gifted me with more and more equipment and he is my personal “chauffeur” as we strike out regularly in search of “the find” of the day! Thanks for commenting, Karen; I appreciate it and I’m so happy you made note of my husband’s important role in my life.
Maria Dryfhout
Now I have that song stuck in my head…. thank you.
Your image is spectacular, Bonnie!
Your hubby has a good eye…
Bonnie T. Barry replied
He has a good eye, Maria, and an even better heart! A heart of gold and a generosity that is endless. Thank you for leaving a kind word; I appreciate that and I appreciate you, my friend.
happyfeet5
Oh, yes, I looooove to dance. And although my bones are starting to hurt, if I hear music, any kind I will get on my feet and start dancing. I’ll make all kinds of moves, even though they may not be the latest, but I’ll move, make up some steps along the way or try to copy others. Next day, I’m with Tylenol or something, but it was worth it. Five i put because of my five kids. But that photo is moving and it has a calming effect. Am sure glad you got it and your husban for seeing and for having the patience of letting you take a shot. Keep up the good work.
Bonnie T. Barry replied
You’re a joyful soul; thank you for visiting my gallery!
AnnDixon
This is gorgeous Bonnie, well done,
Bonnie T. Barry replied
God bless you, Ann, for your sweetness, and hope Charlie Girl’s wagging her tail and romping happily!
budrfli
awesome capture, and asesome tommy, just like my bobby!
Bonnie T. Barry replied
The good Lord knows just who to pair us up with, doesn’t he, Sandy? We are blessed. Thank you for being such a faithful friend!
Isa Rodriguez
I am so moved by this awesome beauty . so sweet, so divine…. lol!. I gotta say.. that is my dear cousin up there. “happy feet 5”.. she and I have similar movements. and we both ache the day after. this just is too cool. I am so glad to have seen this work of yours. you have a way also to say how you got the shot, that makes this art truly a work of love.. thanks for sharing the moment with us
Bonnie T. Barry replied
Thank you, Isa, for your lovely response; I’m so happy to have two new friends here on RB, Isa and Iris! God bless you!
Delany Dean
Wow, I have never seen them in a nest! This is a wonderful photograph!
Bonnie T. Barry replied
This next was very high in the trees and could easily have been missed had not my husband spotted it. Hope you see one of these some day, Delany, and thank you for visiting my little gallery.
Kimberly Palmer
Nice catch, by both you and Tommy… lovely treatment here too, Bonnie. It’s so beautiful!
Bonnie T. Barry replied
Tommy kept saying, “Look at the nest up there,” and of course, yours truly didn’t see a thing. What would I do without Tommy? He’s truly my soul mate and forever friend. Thanks for commenting so favorably, Kimmie; sure do appreciate that!
photofriendly777
Bonnie, this is exquisite! Tommy, your keen eye saved the day ~
Bonnie T. Barry replied
Tommy has saved the day more than once! I recall a few weeks ago when he insisted I go to the hospital and I didn’t want. He’s got a keen eye alright and a wise heart! I might not have been on Planet Earth to capture these herons without dear Tommy! We both have wonderful husbands and we are blessed! Thanks, St. Claude for your kind words.
photofriendly777
Here’s to two wonderful husbands ~ and special friends. MUAH!!
SKCPhotography
Fantastic work. It looks like a painting.
Bonnie T. Barry replied
That’s exactly what I was trying to achieve; so glad you noticed and so glad you like this. God bless!
Sandy Woolard
Beautiful…Well done!!!
Bonnie T. Barry replied
Thanks a bunch, Sandy!
TomBaumker
Awsome capture and treatment. Had to FAVOR this one Hugs Tom
Tammy Espino
What a wonderful find. Glad Tommy has a good eye to spot them and you got to capture the moment :)