Looking Down On A Great Blue Heron in Flight
Sometimes you just don’t know who’s hanging around you. Unbeknownst to me, this Great Blue Heron was hanging out on the dock right below my balcony. Someone coming along the walk path stirred him into flight. It was then I learned he was there. 😲
I shot down on that beautiful wingspan of the Great Blue Heron as he flew away.
Great Blue Heron in flight
That 6 foot wingspan gracefully flapping as he makes his turn…..
Such a gorgeous wingspan!
Gliding so beautiful down Cambridge Creek….
Letting everyone know he’s flying through….
“I’m just passing by, Bella, no worries!”
He made his way down past Bella and the OspreyTeens, landing on another dock to go back to his rest and fishing mode. Bella gave him clearance but we all know she kept her eye on him.
Photos by Donna 
I don’t think anyone else has such fantastic photos of this heron in flight. Incredible, but true, from you, Donna!
Awww….thank you so much, Hien! I have to give the GBH credit, he’s the incredible beauty! 🙂
I love the details of the feathers. Who said a back view wasn’t interesting?
Thank you Jane! I love the feathered patterns on the backs of birds too. 🙂
Wonderful photos of a wonderful bird. The first one reminds me of a stealth bomber.
Thank you David, I see that too!
Very nice!
Thank you Belinda!
Good Lord, how did you capture these photos!!! I am envious!!! Such a beautiful and majestic bird. And that wingspan, wow. You said ‘Bella gave him clearance’. Who are the original masters of the skies? 😎👍🏻❤️
Awww….thanks John! I really lucked out on these. 🙂 Boy, I really thought Bella was going after the GBH, she does most other times!
What a rare and phenomenally unique point of view for these shots Donna! I’m sure you had to react incredibly quickly and yet you nailed each and every one! I especially like the symmetry of the first shot.
Thank you, Steve, being on a balcony really has it’s advantages! 😉 On my photo-taking, I’ve been bouncing back and forth between my tripod and hand-hold, I was lucky to be holding the camera when the GBH took flight or I’d have definitely missed him. The first shot is my favorite. 🙂
These are gorgeous shots, you have a great advantage being in a higher level. 🙂
Thank you HJ! I’m at a 3rd floor height on my balcony. Most definitely has its advantages….and so nice to have a kitchen and bathroom within several feet distance! 😉
Wow! 6-foot wingspan! That’s quite a stretch of wings! 🙂
They are pretty impressive! And absolutely beautiful too! 🙂
It’s indeed unusual to look down like that on a heron. You were fortunate to have that vantage point.
I’m at a 3rd floor height level on my balcony….and boy am I having a blast! 🙂
Beautiful and amazing! Makes me wish I had wings.
Me too!!!
Remarkable perspective!
Thank you Cindy! I was lucky to be holding my camera at the time! 🙂
Lovely and unique frame Donna
Thank you Hiren!
They are beautiful pictures. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Leo! Glad you’re enjoying my photos! 🙂
Great perspective, Donna!
Thank you Ellen!
Some superb shots, Donna. Love the details of the wingspan.
Thank you Alix! They are amazing wings!
I like the way that you are leaning on your balcony enjoying the view but of course you have the right equipment and the presence of mind to capture these great shots for us.
Don’t forget I have my morning cup of coffee too. Maybe its the caffeine that has me ready & alert.
Beautiful flight shots from above Donna. It is a special treat to view from above, well done!
Thank you Ashley! I love seeing the back of their wings, especially wide-spread. 🙂
Very nice Donna! Cool and different perspective!
Thank you Reed! 🙂
Beautiful vantage point, and images Donna! I love your balcony views!
Thank you, Deborah! My balcony is quite entertaining is so many ways!
Marvelous images of a gorgeous bird. It’s not often you get to shoot one like that from above. Nice to see you taking full advantage or your convenient perch!
Thank you Gunta! I’m lovin’ my perch….now if only I had wings and could fly! 😉
But then how would you carry your camera? 🤔
I’d figure a way for sure! 😉
Great images of the heron in flight which show how its feathers grow on its wings and back!
Thank you Jerry! Such lovely feathers, I agree!
Oh how you capture the grace and majesty of the lovely Great Blue, Donna.
Thank you Jet!
Donna, these are beautiful! How great it is that you can be there to witness such a wonderful takeoff. The detail in the feathers is great! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Susan! I got lucky and thankfully had my camera in my hand. 🙂
By the way, Donna, I went back and looked at a bunch of my previous postings and realized that everywhere there was an ‘anonymous’ reply to you it was me. I’m the guilty party. I’m not sure how that happened, but I am a regular fan.
I had an inclination on most it was you. I have a few other anonymous commenters, but that’s okay! 🙂
Wow that’s a view one never sees in photographic form. And even in person! Right place at the right time!! These are fantastic images Donna!
Thank you David! I was lucky!!!!! 🙂
Amazing photos of a beautiful bird. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Beth!
Beautiful shots of the wings and the water!
Thank you! 🙂
The first, perfectly centered image is my favorite because it is unique … I feel like I’m flying directly over the bird. I’m a firm believer that ‘centered’ is a valid composition formula and it works very well here.
Thank you Denise, it must feel pretty awesome to fly with that wingspan! Glad to hear you’re a believer in ‘centered’ compositions, I am too, sometimes they work the best for a subject. 🙂