Just a Lovely Great Blue Heron Fishing
p.1 #1 Just a Lovely Great Blue Heron Fishing
Had the pleasure of spending a bit of time with this Great Blue Heron as it went looking for his meal. Love getting lost in watching all of this.
Thank you for looking and I hope you enjoy.
Birdie
" When despair grows in me
and I wake in the night at the least sound
in fear of what my life and children's life may be,
I go and lie down where the Wood Drake
rests in his beauty on the water, and the Great Heron feeds
I come into the peace of the wild things
who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief
I come into the presence of still water
and I feel above me the day-blind stars
waiting for their light
For a time I rest in the grace of the world
and am free."
Wendell Berry
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2 Need a drink of water after the meal
3 Moving on to find the next course
4 Found one !
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Thank you for looking and I hope you enjoy.
Birdie
" When despair grows in me
and I wake in the night at the least sound
in fear of what my life and children's life may be,
I go and lie down where the Wood Drake
rests in his beauty on the water, and the Great Heron feeds
I come into the peace of the wild things
who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief
I come into the presence of still water
and I feel above me the day-blind stars
waiting for their light
For a time I rest in the grace of the world
and am free."
Wendell Berry
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Feb 12, 2026 at 09:07 PM
p.1 #2 Just a Lovely Great Blue Heron Fishing
Over the top set of images and again your signature processing and I say that with conviction, I've always thought your processing is magically. The poem was inspirational, something we probably all should give serious thought to.
Feb 12, 2026 at 09:36 PM
p.1 #3 Just a Lovely Great Blue Heron Fishing
I love your compositions Roberta. I'm wondering about noise reduction as detail seems smeared. Overall a very nice set
Morris
Morris
Feb 13, 2026 at 08:31 AM
p.1 #4 Just a Lovely Great Blue Heron Fishing
Terrific series Birdie, as usual. Gives me something to aspire to! I particularly really like the lighting here.
Feb 13, 2026 at 08:53 AM
p.1 #5 Just a Lovely Great Blue Heron Fishing
I am glad you found peace and company in this outing
Nice feel to the processing ........ you made it a bit surreal looking
Enjoyed the series
Karl
Nice feel to the processing ........ you made it a bit surreal looking
Enjoyed the series
Karl
Feb 13, 2026 at 09:48 AM
p.1 #6 Just a Lovely Great Blue Heron Fishing
The poem and pictures make for a nice presention. I assume this resonates for most of us nature photographers, it sure does for me. 
Feb 14, 2026 at 01:52 PM
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p.1 #7 Just a Lovely Great Blue Heron Fishing
As all have said, wonderful images and a special poem as well!
Bob
Bob
Feb 14, 2026 at 09:24 PM
p.1 #8 Just a Lovely Great Blue Heron Fishing
The bookends for me Birdie, very peaceful vibe.
Eric
Eric
Feb 15, 2026 at 08:41 AM
p.1 #10 Just a Lovely Great Blue Heron Fishing
These are wonderful. The lighting/exposure and spotlight effect on #3 is really special. I will have this in mind if I have an opportunity to create something similar in the future.
Feb 15, 2026 at 12:21 PM
p.1 #11 Just a Lovely Great Blue Heron Fishing
Thank you everyone for the look and the comments. I truly appreciate all of you.
Birdie
Birdie
Feb 16, 2026 at 01:37 PM