"I Know: Great Blue Heron pics are posted often

Hello all

Just wanted to share some "Wing action", pics of the Great Blue, I always love images of large birds with thier wings spread; and there are so many beautiful ones (eagles, Hawks, Herons, etc), being posted here constantly; so I thought that I would add to those images with some of my own.

While standing on the shore of Corpus Christi Bay

It's not easy to capture the "right" large bird with wings in action, decisive moments, because lighting also plays a role in how the subject will appear.

Canon EOS 30D, Canon 500mm f4L IS with Canon EF 1.4x II

First up "the leaning tower" I know this is'nt a "wing action" shot, but I just could'nt resist, I had to add this one into the mix.

I tried to see what he/she was looking at.
1. f5.6 1/1000 sec

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Great stuff Kidd. I think I'm leaning towards the leaner as my favorite.

I wish I had your light up here, just for one day a week.

Excellent Pics - I really like number 1, it's a super shot

Thanks Mitch; Pipsroadster; always appreciate your comments

Four very nicely photographed GBH's ...That first one ...with that pose has so much character. Wonderful!!

Why thank you Gary; I really appreciate your comments

I love GBH shots. These are indeed great shots. The first one is such an interesting behavior shot. Well done.

Thanks Shirley I appreciate your comment

All great shots kidd, another one I have to tackle this year as last year all I got were the "left in the dust shots"
That first shot is outrageous, never seen them do that before, well done!

Thanks Trevor, I really appreciate it.

Hey Kid

Very nice series all well taken and some comedy, Very well presented..

Thanks hTr; I appreciate your comment

Very nice captures. I'm partial to number three with the cooler temps. If you like big birds you should go to Aransas and try for the Whooping Cranes.

Thanks Postiemon, You mean the Aransas Pass here in Corpus, if so; where exactly are they, in Aransas Pass?

Great series Kid! They are all very good but my fav is the touchdown. I, too, enjoy seeing all large birds spread their wings, and to get them in an image is fantastic.