The water level in the area of the marsh where I photographed herons and egrets earlier this summer is so low that it is now just a big puddle. Therefore, I was surprised early one morning this past weekend to see a Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) wading in the water. The light was not very bright, but the surface of the water had a really beautiful reflection of the orange of the fall foliage. The heron was a pretty good distance away and I was on a boardwalk, so my options were limited for framing my shots. Here are a couple of my favorite shots of the heron, surrounded by the reflection of the fall colors.
Great Blue Heron in the fall at Huntley Meadows Park
Fall reflection of a Great Blue Heron
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Mike Powell 
Gorgeous color – great photos!
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I felt particularly fortunate when this opportunity presented itself to me.
I like the atmosphere created with the low light. The reflected fall colors add contrast. Great shots!!
Thanks. I happy to be there for the reflection. An hour or so later when the sun was higher, the reflection was gone.
So beautifully done, Mike.
Thanks, Rona. I’m experimenting a little with different subjects and the fall season is providing lots of great opportunities.