This series is one of those where knowing, and being, in the right spot made all the difference. While we shoot a lot of birds in flight there still are not many where the light, location, and distance is all great at the same time.

These images are best viewed large.

Ellen walked ahead of me on this dike to shoot the Heron fishing. I waited behind since if the bird flew there were two places I knew he would go. I was fairly sure he would go straight down the marsh, but the other option was my spot.

He came to me.

I could not have been better placed.

Even though he knew I was there the distance between us was enough to make him comfortable.

Lately the Great Blues have been very active. The issue now is with so many opportunities to select a limited number to publish.