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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Tricolored Tuesday #3

Two weeks after the first set of shots, I returned to the golf course to see if my favorite heron was still there. Lucky me, there was Hunter in all his glory. He is such a gracious model. :)

No sound came out. I think he was just exercising his jaw in preparation for the next meal.


Hunter seems to have a good working relationship with the golfers.

This is not cropped; I was pretty darn close.


What wings are to a bird,
and sails to a ship,
so is prayer to the soul.
Corrie Ten Boom

Thank you all for your words of wisdom and support on yesterday's post. I am deeply grateful. The melancholy will pass, I'm sure.

Linking to Our World Tuesday.

33 comments:

  1. The CrankyJanuary 14, 2014 at 5:11 AM

    Herons; they are gorgeous and yet...they're a curious mixture of dignity and comedy.

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  2. Stewart MJanuary 14, 2014 at 5:22 AM

    Great set of shots - and you must have been close!

    Being in the ocean this evening was even better than the first days - possibly due to it being over 112 degrees!! Way to hot!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  3. Author R. Mac WheelerJanuary 14, 2014 at 6:03 AM

    Hunter is a noble name for a gor-jus creature

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  4. Elizabeth EdwardsJanuary 14, 2014 at 6:10 AM

    wow, i love the shot of his feathers all spiked up ... wild! i am shocked that he is not scared of the golf cart rolling by. ( :

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  5. Optimistic ExistentialistJanuary 14, 2014 at 6:22 AM

    Great captures of a very majestic bird :)

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  6. EG CameraGirlJanuary 14, 2014 at 6:23 AM

    What a brave heron Hunter is! The Corrie Ten Boom quote is sooo comforting.

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  7. IndraniJanuary 14, 2014 at 6:27 AM

    Whoa! The last pic! You got a good catch like it. :)

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  8. ShugJanuary 14, 2014 at 8:37 AM

    Corrie Ten Boom....her life was a life lived for the Lord.

    Awesome photos of this guy...do you think he was showing out for the camera? Great photos...
    Hope your day is warm and filled with laughter..
    hugs,
    shug

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  9. TexWisGirlJanuary 14, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    so incredibly beautiful!!!

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  10. KarenJanuary 14, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    Great shots! He must be fairly "tame". Love the catch of the day!

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  11. KarenJanuary 14, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    Great shots! He must be fairly "tame". Love the catch of the day!

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  12. Kim StevensJanuary 14, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    Beautiful, I just love the tri-colored herons. Love the beautiful colors you got in the water reflections!

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  13. donJanuary 14, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    I'm glad this Heron was so cooperative and posed so well. Excellent series of fine pictures.

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  14. hootnonnyJanuary 14, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    Hope Hunter has a significant other!

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  15. Ruth HiebertJanuary 14, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    WOW!!! These are spectacular.Keeping you in my prayers.

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  16. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmJanuary 14, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    I think Hunter must like you!

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  17. Bas.January 14, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    geweldige serie vooral met zijn maaltijd.

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  18. DeniseinVAJanuary 14, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    Wow, you got some amazing close-ups Gail. Truly a magnificent bird!

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  19. Camila Rafaela FelippiJanuary 14, 2014 at 3:04 PM

    Wonderful! Are you the photographer?
    The nature and the animals are always amazing!

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2014 at 3:05 PM

    I think you left him speechless! Dianne

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  21. Wally JonesJanuary 14, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    Definitely one of my favorite water birds! Each one seems to have a distinct personality.

    Nicely photographed!

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  22. HilaryJanuary 14, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    Gail, these are just incredible. That last shot is perfect!

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    What a beautiful bird!

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  24. eileeninmdJanuary 14, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    Gail, gorgeous bird and awesome photos!

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  25. DonnaJanuary 14, 2014 at 7:04 PM

    He is stunning...just love these birds

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  26. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 14, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    You caught him catching lunch! I love when thet stretch their necks like that..look like a different bird!

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  27. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 14, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    You caught him catching lunch! I love when thet stretch their necks like that..look like a different bird!

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  28. Linda at To Behold The BeautyJanuary 14, 2014 at 9:01 PM

    I think he was getting ready to tell you to get lost, but he suddenly remembered his mama's admonition to say nothing if he couldn't say anything nice, which left him with an open mouth but nothing coming out.

    These are spectacular images. I'm so glad you went back and ignored the golf course rules again. Did you get any video of the hunting dance?

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  29. Brian KingJanuary 14, 2014 at 10:28 PM

    Fantastic! These are such great looking birds! Nice work!

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  30. Amy BurzeseJanuary 15, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    Love him! Jaw stretching at it's finest.

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  31. UnknownJanuary 15, 2014 at 11:46 PM

    Loving every one of these shots. Your photos are so awesome my friend. Keep them coming...

    Hugs~

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2014 at 7:45 PM

    Absolutely stunning shots of the heron.

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  33. SuzanJanuary 20, 2014 at 8:15 AM

    think I have caught up Gail!! Love the shot of the heron scratching his neck!! I ALWAYS enjoy visiting you!!

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