Great Blue Heron...FINALLY!!
 

I�ve been trying to capture a Great Blue Heron (GBH), close up, for some time now. Every time I get closer they fly away. Yesterday I drove out to the Merced NWR, just because. Didn�t plan on getting anything, not even a sunset photo as there were no clouds. I just thought I�d drive the loop anyway. I see this guy sitting along the road�.waiting for something. Since it was after sunset, lighting was getting bad, but who cares, right? As I usually do, I take a few photos, move closer (in the car) etc. I got pretty close�.I was happy! I thought I�d try and get out of the van and get closer. Keep in mind I have to sit and scoot on my butt because of my legs. I got a few more shots and he flew away.</p>
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<p>5D, 300mm f/4L, 1.4x II, ISO 3200, 1/100, f/5.6</p>
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