Sipping a cuppa on the deck this afternoon I spied this lovely creature alight at the bottom of the garden. In a flash I was back inside for the camera but by the time I'd returned my magestic birdie had disappeared.
A little peering around discovered him removed to next door's garden, so I crept stealthily down the steps and through the grass, tiptoe'ing ever so slowly...... and was rewarded by being allowed to get within about 20 feet or so and treated to a few preening poses before this lovely Great Blue Heron flew off.
(...and just for the record, regarding my previous post .... I'm quite happy with my new life on the lake, and with taking photographs and teaching photoshop - there are just times when conversations happen which make you think of past times, in this case, triggering fond memories of a profession well loved....)
What a truly beautiful creature,I hope he will visit your garden frequently. OXOX M
Posted by: Mother Bear | April 26, 2013 at 05:03 PM
lucky you, capturing this graceful bird!!
Still planning on heading your way whenever you teach from your new location :-)
have a wonderful weekend.
~K
Posted by: karen burns | April 26, 2013 at 02:21 PM
We all have those moments, it's wonderful that we can feel the ache for them because we've lived a rich and meaningful life. You've been so busy with all the wonderful art making, rich, deep meaningful always amazed at your creative output
Posted by: Bren | April 26, 2013 at 08:00 AM
OOoooo he is so handsome! Great shot, as always. Lovelovelove, Deb
Posted by: Deborah | April 25, 2013 at 09:29 PM
Wow! Stunning! Glad you like your new digs! I know I am! And we all have our "moments!"
Posted by: Robin aka Gotham Girl | April 25, 2013 at 04:57 PM
Oh, man, that's CLOSE! I have never been able to do that!
Posted by: Chris | April 25, 2013 at 04:49 PM
He looks quite regal.
Posted by: Joanne Thieme Huffman | April 25, 2013 at 05:03 AM