Solitude on a cold, lonely winter’s day
A moody scene that conjures up a variety of emotions in me when I view the image and one that I really like. Taken last weekend, I opted for a…
Great blue heron performs a picture-perfect flyby
These massive birds are more associated with the summer here in Colorado but some do stick around throughout the colder months if there is open water for them. A friend…
Great blue heron nabs a crawdad
A fun little bit of action here. While sitting on the shore of a lake, waiting for a photo opportunity to develop, this young great blue heron flew in and…
Great blue heron tries to cool its armpits
A fun pose from this prehistoric looking bird. It was perched on a little island in a pond and clearly not enjoying the heat. With its wings raised and spread…
Great blue heron displays professional fishing skills
I don’t fish any more but if I did, I would have been asking this heron for some tips. It clearly was a pro as over the span of 15…
The runner slides into home plate, scaring off the catcher while the umpire keeps watch
A bit of a baseball analogy to this fun scene. I was photographing an unusual gathering of birds at a local pond last Friday. My main focus was on a…