Heron in Silhouette

[KaplanMultimedia]

I recently discovered if I get out to the lake behind my home early in the morning, I can usually find a variety of different birds hanging out. At 7AM this morning, I and came across this young Blue Heron. His bill is closed but the reflection in the water made it appear to be open. I thought that was a pretty interesting phenomenon.

As always, your comments and CC is very much appreciated. :D

[Wayne Wood]

I love this silhouette shot the copper color really pops for me ,,, very nice thanx for sharing

[sparker1]

Yeah, that's an excellent shot. Needs to be on a wall.

[pitabread]

That is cool.

[dancinec]

Very nice capture Joel, a look of feeling in that photo.

[Gary Fairhead]

Beautiful reflection and photo. Love the color and mood!

[robertwgross]

Excellent.

---Bob Gross---

[PetKal]

Very nice. If that water colour is "real" and not just your impression/enhancement of it, I'd like to join you in your forays to that lake.;)

[Paul A]

beautiful

[KaplanMultimedia]

Very nice. If that water colour is "real" and not just your impression/enhancement of it, I'd like to join you in your forays to that lake.;)

Wow! I'm kind of surprised with all the nice comments I've gotten here. Thanks everyone.

Petkal, this was actually the color of the early morning light reflecting on the surface of the water this morning. All I did was bring up the saturation level a little, but I didn't change the color temperature at all.

We get a lot of Canadian visitors down here during the winter months. Come on down and we'll take lot's of pictures in the warm Florida climate. :D

[andydajo]

Lovely capture, excellent exposure, giving excellent colours.

[cfcRebel]

Very nice reflection, Joel! Nice job.

[snowrdr]

Very nice setting. Conveys a nice calm and peaceful morning!

[dewmuw]

Lovely - looks like my kind of place. Got room in your garden for a tent? :D

[busbyea]

Excellent photo with lovely reflection.
Well done.

[Dimitri_V]

Joel,this is an excellent shot,well done mate.:)

[mincel]

Beautiful, I like the colors and the reflection. It seems to be a very peaceful place.

[dazzlebea]

Excellent shot! Very tranquil.
It is funny how the beak seems to be lsightly open in the reflection.

[Alan B]

Very nice photo :cool:

Loving the ripple.

[Michaelmjc]

excellent shot

[LazyPhotographer]

Gorgeous! I'd hang it on my wall any day..

[KaplanMultimedia]

Gorgeous! I'd hang it on my wall any day..

I went to your gallery and saw a lot of awesome shots, so your compliment is appreciated that much more. Thanks. :D

[Mitcon]

What a beautiful capture indeed. This really should be mounted. Exceptional.

[dancad]

Splendid! It's funny how the ripple in the reflection makes the bill of the heron look opened. Love the colours..

[Bald Eagle]

That is one Beautiful Image. Colors on this one are Excellent.In what lake was this one taken? if you dont mind me asking?:D

[KaplanMultimedia]

That is one Beautiful Image. Colors on this one are Excellent.In what lake was this one taken? if you dont mind me asking?:D

Thanks everyone again for your comments.

Bald Eagle, this picture was taken in the small man-made lake behind our home. We live in a development not too far from the Florida Everglades. We regularly get to see native wildlife such as, Anhinga's, Blue Herons, Ospreys, a variety of Turtles and many other species.

[Bald Eagle]

Thanks everyone again for your comments.

Bald Eagle, this picture was taken in the small man-made lake behind our home. We live in a development not too far from the Florida Everglades. We regularly get to see native wildlife such as, Anhinga's, Blue Herons, Ospreys, a variety of Turtles and many other species.
You live in one of the best spots in Florida for Nature photography. I grew up not too far from the Everglades myself. (Naples). Thanks for the info. again, a beautiful picture.:D :D :D