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Saturday, July 5, 2008

Thoughtful

Thoughtful? This is the Great Blue Heron. I describe this bird as thoughtful because of the way he stands perfectly still for long periods of time. Most birds flap into view, perch beguilingly until I have my camera out, then fly off cackling just as I raise it to my eye. Not the Great Blue Heron. This bird strikes a pose and holds it, for five or ten minutes. Other birds please take note. This is proper behavior, thoughtful!

4 comments:

Small City Scenes said...

I know exactly what you mean and for me even the Heron sees me and takes flight. MB

USelaine said...

Hee-hee! 8^)

Victor said...

Beautiful portrait of a majestic bird. Well done!

Knoxville Girl said...

This heron is probably thinking about catching some lunch. These birds are great for slow-focusing beginners like me. This is a wonderful close up.