Heron at dawn

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Heron at dawn

October 18, 2015 by Mike Powell

In the early light of the dawn, I captured this solitary Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) in deep reflection, contemplating the start of a new day.

There is nothing really complex about this image, but I like the way that it conveys the mood of that moment, a moment when the world seemed to be totally tranquil, uncluttered by the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

I love the early morning.

Posted in Art, Autumn, Birds, Nature, Photography, wildlife | Tagged Alexandria VA, Ardea herodias, Canon 50D, dawn, Great Blue Heron, heron, Huntley Meadows Park, Tamron 150-600mm telephoto | 5 Comments

5 Responses

on October 18, 2015 at 7:23 am | Reply Lee

Great photo and analogy. Maybe that is why the Lord tells us to think about and pray to Him in the morning before our minds get busy.
on October 18, 2015 at 10:02 am | Reply Lyle Krahn

The photo is all you said and more. Beautiful.
on October 18, 2015 at 11:58 am | Reply waltersanford

It’s hard to believe this scene is minutes away from the Nation’s Capital!
on October 20, 2015 at 2:58 am | Reply Robert Kirkendall

Occasionally I see a blue heron walking along the banks of the San Lorenzo River here in Santa Cruz, a majestic looking bird in its own way.
- on October 20, 2015 at 4:23 am | Reply Mike Powell
  
  When they are on the ground, Great Blue Herons always seem a little gawky to me. In the air though, they seem so graceful and have an impressive wingspan.