¶I watched this blue heron fly into this spot just as I claimed mine on the banks of the Maumee River for a sunrise shoot. I didn’t have my gear out yet, so I figured I’d keep an eye on him and capture a shot as he left. Thoughts of a bird in flight shot against a backdrop of a perfect sunrise over the river validated my decision to come out so early. It was going to be a good day.
¶An hour or so later the sun finally poured over the trees on the opposite river bank and absolutely flooded the air and water with beautiful golden light. He was still there, in the exact same spot, and remained motionless. I quickly captured this silhouette, thinking I’d surely get the fly away shot soon. Nearly an hour after that I was ready to leave…and he remained standing in the same spot. I never saw him fly away but am thankful for the little waiting game we played because it gave me this photograph and its story.