Precarious perch

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Precarious perch

May 31, 2017 by Mike Powell

This Green Heron (Butorides virescens) picked a particularly precarious perch from which to focus on a potential prey this past Monday at Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria, Virginia.

Posted in Birds, Nature, Photography, spring, wildlife | Tagged Alexandria VA, Butorides virescens, Canon 50D, green heron, Huntley Meadows Park, precarious perch, Tamron 150-600mm | 7 Comments

7 Responses

on May 31, 2017 at 7:23 am | Reply Colors of my life

I always saw the white and Golden one. Never a blue one. thanks for sharing
on May 31, 2017 at 7:49 am | Reply shoreacres

The legs are a real focal point, with one vertical and one horizontal, to match the body of the bird itself. Nice.
- on June 1, 2017 at 6:06 am | Reply Mike Powell
  
  I agree totally. It was a treat to get such a great view of those brightly colored legs. For me, green herons are a fairly familiar sight, but I never tire of shooting the same subjects over and over–the results seem fresh and different each time.
on May 31, 2017 at 8:49 am | Reply Laura (PA Pict)

Fantastic portrait. I love the shape of the legs and beak being mirrored by various twigs.
- on June 1, 2017 at 6:04 am | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks, Laura. At first I was a little concerned, because I was not able to get a completely unobstructed shot of the little heron, but the more I looked at the image, the more I liked the way the natural elements complement and enhance the subject, as you suggested.
on May 31, 2017 at 10:05 am | Reply Sally Morris

What a beautiful shot. Audubon would be proud of you!!! This is winner!
- on June 1, 2017 at 6:02 am | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks, Sally. I have taken shots of Green Herons lots of times in the past, but I love to keep shooting, never knowing for sure when I will be able to capture a moment that is distinctive and different. In this case, the legs, which are most often hidden in the water, really stand out for their shape and color and lines.