Great Blue Heron landing at water falls
Hundreds of Great Blue Heron live in the the Potomac River Valley
Hundreds of Great Blue Heron live in the the Potomac River Valley
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Jun, 2019Views
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Location
I took this photograph at my favorite place on Earth Great Falls National Park, Great Falls, Maryland. I have been there more than any other National Park. I have been to over 125 National Parks.Time
This photograph was taken at noon on a bright sunny day.Lighting
It had been raining but it was bright and sunny with some clouds right at noon.Equipment
I used a Nikon D-90, a Sigma 18-300mm, no filters, no tripod, handheld but braced on a railing.Inspiration
I have taken more bird photographs than any other subject. Osprey, Hawks, Bald Eagles, Vultures, Sea Gulls and other birds including Woodpeckers and a variety of herons and egrets. I love Great Falls and it has plenty of birds and other wildlife. The herons fly through the gorge looking for fish this particular heron caught a fish and was coming in for a landing with his catch. I took this picture from 1/4 mile away.Editing
No, I did not edit the photograph in any way shape, or form.In my camera bag
Nikon D-7000, Nikon D-90, Nikon D-70 and a P-500, Sigma 18-300mm, 3.5f, Nikon 70-300mm, 5.6f, Tamron 18-400mm, 4.5f. One tripod, and one monopod, and neutral density filters.Feedback
I spent five hours pursuing photographs at Great Falls National Park. I got some great shots but this one is the best of them all.
