Great Blue Heron In The Salt Marsh

David Friederich

Great Blue Heron In The Salt Marsh

The water is a mix of salt and fresh water, creating a very interesting environment for Great Blue Herons. I watched this bird for some time, as it fed on very small fish. I loved the bird against the marsh grasses when it decided to move on. The reflection in the tidal pool was definitely a bonus. The image was captured at Campbell River on Vancouver Island, Canada, using a Nikon D700, Nikkor 600 mm lens and 1.4 teleconverter on a Gitzo monopod.

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Great Blue Heron In The Salt Marsh by David Friederich
Great Blue Heron In The Salt Marsh by David Friederich
  • Tallow

    Tallow

    fantastic image David. I love these birds and a 600mm lens would make shooting them a LITTLE easier.

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Tallow. Yes, the 600 makes all this possible.

  • mltrue

    mltrue

    outstanding capture! Whenever I see one of these, my camera is not with me! Or it takes off before I can get a good shot!

  • David Friederich replied

    They are not easy to photograph. Luckily my biggest lens gives me the edge that I don’t need to be so close. Thank you, Michelle, and good luck shooting Great Blue Herons!

  • Jay Lethbridge

    Jay Lethbridge

    Stunning capture David. Beautiful piece of work.

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Jay. I appreciate your comment.

  • linaji

    linaji

    Over the top.. INCREDIBLE!

  • David Friederich replied

    You know how much I value your opinions, Lina. Thank you.

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool

    Fabulous capture to be proud of David!

  • David Friederich replied

    I do like this one, Joni. Thank you. I am enjoying all your images from Europe.

  • erich biemer

    erich biemer

    another wonderful shot and testimony to your patience…thank you…..

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Erich. Perhaps the most important quality of a nature photographer is patience.

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    Brilliant capture.
    Fantastic relection.

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Brandie. Love your comment.

  • tuffcookie

    tuffcookie

    oh wow love the reflection of the tips of his wings in the water! what a beautiful shot david. only home for a few mins but wanted to pop on and see what was happening :) i have two shoots to edit and one to shoot tomorrow i think. and one shoot tonight lol a girls work is never done :)

  • David Friederich replied

    I so love your comment, Kelly, and I am also so happy you have so much work. If I had my life to do over, I would be a pro photographer, because I love this work so much.

  • mltrue

    mltrue

    My mom says she sees a lot of herons on her lake, so I should just spend some time there and may eventually get a good shot!

  • David Friederich replied

    Yes, spend time there with your biggest lens, and snap away. The more shots you take, the more likely you are to get a good one or two. Good luck, Michelle, and thank you again.

  • Trudi's Images

    Trudi's Images

    Outstanding photography David,beautifully captured and framed

  • David Friederich replied

    I was just thinking about you, Trudi, when your comment appeared. Thank you. I am so glad you like it.

  • yvonca

    yvonca

    LOVE this shot-brilliant!

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you so much. I am glad you commented, yvonca.

  • tuffcookie

    tuffcookie

    I wouldn’t give it up for anything in the world! I love it to bits. My feet hurt and i’m tired but its so worth it :) Its going to take me awhile to get all the editing done though lol. i gave up a good paying job two years ago to do what i love. i wanted no regrets when i finally leave this life :)

  • David Friederich replied

    You are amazing. I am privileged to know you.

  • Steve Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    Wonderful capture David. Composition is perfect, as is the contrast of the bird with the background as you mention.—Steve

  • David Friederich replied

    This could be one of my best GBH images, Steve. I would like to know what you think. Thank you for the feedback.

  • jadeast

    jadeast

    Breathtaking image , great shot!!

  • David Friederich replied

    I really appreciate your feedback, jadeast. Thank you.

  • David George

    David George

    David I like this a lot. I like the fact you only have a partial reflection, Nice work

  • David Friederich replied

    I so love your comments, David. Thank you for this one.

  • Victoria Jostes

    Victoria Jostes

    OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • David Friederich replied

    Ohhh, I think that is good :))). Thank you, Victoria.

  • Marvin Collins

    Marvin Collins

    Beautiful capture David!!

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Marvin.

  • Appel

    Appel

    Wow, superb shot!!! You’ve captured all of it’s gloriousness!!!

  • David Friederich replied

    I think so, Appel. I really worked at this one. Thank you.

  • jesika

    jesika

    Great shot, David, as we have come to expect.
    I was fortunate last week to be VERY close to a Heron which kindly posed beautifully as my tolerant friend smiled indulgently while I snapped away.
    j

  • David Friederich replied

    I am glad you expect great shots from me, Jesika. No pressure for my next one. Thank you for sharing your experience with a heron. I hope you uploaded an image to RB. Thank you for this comment, Jesika.

  • Beve Brown-Clark

    Beve Brown-Clark

    Superb!! So many wonderful elements in this one…I have to say probably my all time fav now I see someone got a new camera body…:^)

  • David Friederich replied

    Oh I am so happy with your comment, because I was thinking this image is good, I mean one of my best. You see that…How cool, and yes, I captured it with my new D700, a step up, and a noticeable difference in dynamic range. I so love your comments, Beve.

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    ohhh perfect shot David ! hes beautiful

  • David Friederich replied

    He/she (I don’t know how to tell the difference) is beautiful, Elaine. I am so glad you like this shot, because it is one of my personal faves.

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    excellent shot

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you very much, Luda.

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    It is beautiful David.

  • David Friederich replied

    Glad to receive your comment on this one, Sharon. I am glad you like it.

  • Debbie Roelle

    Debbie Roelle

    Wow what a great capture.

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Debbie.

  • jesika

    jesika

    No pressure at all, David! LOL
    I did indeed post a Heron picture.
    j

  • David Friederich replied

    None felt, Jesika. Thank you.

  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    You are brilliant…so beautiful!

  • David Friederich replied

    Oh such a cool comment! Thank you very much, Gail.

  • Rosemaree

    Rosemaree

    Lovely image David…

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Rosemaree.

  • Beve Brown-Clark

    Beve Brown-Clark

    I am flattered David…so glad you like my comments… this one is outstanding tho!!! Is it not wonderful when the camera simply preforms outstandingly ( if thats a word) and everything you see starts to come to gether beautifully?! :^)

  • louisegreen

    louisegreen

    Stunning capture.

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Louise.

  • David Clark

    David Clark

    really very nice—the setting is perfect – has the feel of a painting – dave

  • David Friederich replied

    Yes, Dave, I agree. The background and lighting were perfect to take advantage of bringing out a painterly effect in this image. At some point, I may experiment with further developing the effect. I just acquired Painter 11, but the learning curve looks steep, so it may take awhile before I start that project. Thank you, Dave.

  • Marie Sharp

    Marie Sharp 15 days ago

  • David Friederich replied 15 days ago

    Oh that is just great, Marie. Thank you.

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