Re: Walking on water

Mark,

These are awesome images! I am not much of a nature photographer (I think I lack the necessary patience), but these fall in the "I wish I had taken them" category.

Nathan

Mark Bohrer wrote:

The Christian savior walked on water, something impossible for us mortal humans. But some creatures you wouldn't think capable of it try anyway. Witness this gal:
http://www.mountain-and-desert.com/Wildlife/Birds/Duck-like/DBD-CG0071-5.htm



This one looks barely in control with the windmilling wings:
http://www.mountain-and-desert.com/Wildlife/Birds/Duck-like/DBD-CG0081-4.htm



Some don't try to walk the water at all but just ascend gracefully. Great blues and egrets sometimes give a hoarse croak before takeoff that's hard to picture:
http://www.mountain-and-desert.com/Wildlife/Birds/Long-Legged/DBW-BH0323-5.htm



This last image was supposed to be a portrait but the heron waited 'til I set up for the sedate full-body shot with reflection before croaking, squatting down and uncoiling like a spring to throw himself into the air. Images captured at Mountain View, California's Shoreline Park this morning.


All comments welcome.

Mark Bohrer
www.mountain-and-desert.com
Adventure travel and wildlife photography

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