Walking beside the bay in the early morning light changes the perception of distance and even shapes. For a few minutes as the sun first comes up even the colors are different. This morning it was a golden world. (Click to enlarge all images.)
There was a White-faced Heron
(Ardea novaehollandiae) on a little rocky outcrop. As it sprang into the air to fly away it too seemed to change color. The book says that the wing coverts are a pale gray color - something I had never even noticed before. I am not sure if it was just the morning light that made them appear almost white or if it was a variation in the color of this particular bird.
A short time later the sun was up and all the colors returned to normal. A bright blue sky enhanced the colors of this Figbird that was feeding up in a paperbark tree.
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There was a White-faced Heron (Ardea novaehollandiae) on a little rocky outcrop. As it sprang into the air to fly away it too seemed to change color. The book says that the wing coverts are a pale gray color - something I had never even noticed before. I am not sure if it was just the morning light that made them appear almost white or if it was a variation in the color of this particular bird.
A short time later the sun was up and all the colors returned to normal. A bright blue sky enhanced the colors of this Figbird that was feeding up in a paperbark tree.
For more bird photos visit the Bird Photography Weekly.
that heron photo in stunningly beautiful! breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos, love the golden world and the white faced heron. The figbird is a neat looking bird. Thanks for sharing the birds of your world.
ReplyDeleteNice photography Mick in capturing those colours in the dawn and the egret shots.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Dale, Eileen and Phil.
ReplyDeleteNot often I get to see a golden sky - lovely as is the heron taking off.
ReplyDeleteThanks John, it was quite spectacular that morning and I thought it was worth a try to photograph it.
ReplyDeleteHi Mick
ReplyDeleteLovely early morning light imagery.
Photos don't lie, but light does.
Gorgeous shots.
You should print up the top shot of the Heron taking off.
Cheers
Denis
Thanks Denis. Light certainly changes things doesn't it. Isn't it strange about printing photos. At one time I had to have a copy of every photo - and now I am happy just to be able to view then on the computer screen. I think part of the problem now is finding a place that will do good quality prints for a reasonable price.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of the heron in flight! Just gorgeous..
ReplyDeleteThanks Mumsy
ReplyDeleteI love the heron photo most especially. The light is just spectacular.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bob.
ReplyDeletethat "take off" shot is certainly one of it´s kind. Such a great shot. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful birds! We have herons here, but I never am able to capture them like you have. They are one of my favorite beauties.
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