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heron with a ballerina tutu28 total reviews
Comment from Sange
All birds do this for a few reasons.
It is called Thermoregulation.
This is a common bird behavior to observe with herons because of body temperature regulating.
Herons that live in cooler parts of North America may be observed standing in full sun, with their wings down.This is one way for them to control their body temperatures. When you see them in this pose with their mouth open they are trying to cool off like a dog does when panting. With mouth closed they are sunbathing.
You captured a nice pose showing the hint of blue on their wings.
I love the heart like shape his wings spread immitates.
Nice find and capture of a Great Blue Sunbathing.
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2018
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All birds do this for a few reasons.
It is called Thermoregulation.
This is a common bird behavior to observe with herons because of body temperature regulating.
Herons that live in cooler parts of North America may be observed standing in full sun, with their wings down.This is one way for them to control their body temperatures. When you see them in this pose with their mouth open they are trying to cool off like a dog does when panting. With mouth closed they are sunbathing.
You captured a nice pose showing the hint of blue on their wings.
I love the heart like shape his wings spread immitates.
Nice find and capture of a Great Blue Sunbathing.
Comment Written 11-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2018
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thanks a lot Sandra for your great comments and explanations; it is the first tim I see our herons doing this; the temperature was around 15° C.....
we have only grey herons in Europe...
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Yes... Grey...blue heron...same...just called different names...you can see the light cornflower blue on the wings clearly.
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this is very interesting.....
I was never able to see a true difference between the grey and blue....
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The Great Egret.. some call the Great White..
Just Egret..
I don't get bogged down by name..color of birds..
Our herons have same behaviors only difference each one adapts to their environment.
But they are same colors.
Comment from No Eye Has Seen
Nice catch, I enjoying seeing such photos, The picture was well done from a technical aspect and the title certainly fits well, Thank you for sharing,
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2018
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Nice catch, I enjoying seeing such photos, The picture was well done from a technical aspect and the title certainly fits well, Thank you for sharing,
Comment Written 11-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2018
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thanks a lot
Comment from With Grace
Hysterical, who knew. I don't think I have ever seen a bird of any kind look like that. Great photo that few will ever get to see of the real thing. Love these exquisite birds. Thanks for sharing and putting a smile on my face. Susan
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2018
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Hysterical, who knew. I don't think I have ever seen a bird of any kind look like that. Great photo that few will ever get to see of the real thing. Love these exquisite birds. Thanks for sharing and putting a smile on my face. Susan
Comment Written 10-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2018
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thanks a lot susan
Comment from dalebraatz
A funny bird in deed , like the colors and details and textures you have in the feathers, a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2018
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A funny bird in deed , like the colors and details and textures you have in the feathers, a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale
Comment Written 10-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2018
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many thanks dale
Comment from avmurray
LOL - I really wonder how the bird managed to do this with its wings. I am not even sure if we see the bird from the front or from behind. It is even stranger that it kept this pose for so long.
Your photo is sharp and it is clear and well defined details to be seen in every part of the bird, and the exposure is just spot on.
The cropping has worked so well and the bird has got a fine placement within the frame. Indeed a funny and well taken photo with a very good DOF, and I wish you luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018
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LOL - I really wonder how the bird managed to do this with its wings. I am not even sure if we see the bird from the front or from behind. It is even stranger that it kept this pose for so long.
Your photo is sharp and it is clear and well defined details to be seen in every part of the bird, and the exposure is just spot on.
The cropping has worked so well and the bird has got a fine placement within the frame. Indeed a funny and well taken photo with a very good DOF, and I wish you luck with the contest.
Comment Written 10-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018
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thanks a lot Annie for your lovely comments;
we see from the front: he turned his head left and right
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You are most welcome, and I still don't understand how the bird managed to bed the wings into this position. LOL
Comment from nikman
Your nice composition certainly does capture an unusual pose! Exposure and sharpness are good. Like the detail that your settings provide. Well done and good luck!
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018
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Your nice composition certainly does capture an unusual pose! Exposure and sharpness are good. Like the detail that your settings provide. Well done and good luck!
Comment Written 10-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018
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many thanks nik
Comment from SapperArt
I really like this photo and it immediately made me smile. To be able to provoke a thought or feeling with your work is a nice and appreciated talent. Nice shot!
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018
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I really like this photo and it immediately made me smile. To be able to provoke a thought or feeling with your work is a nice and appreciated talent. Nice shot!
Comment Written 10-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018
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thanks so much
Comment from Envision
Wow - this is a fantastic pose! I have never seen these guys do this before. It looks like he is warming the undersides of his wings. Very nice capture! The details of the face stand out nicely too.
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018
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Wow - this is a fantastic pose! I have never seen these guys do this before. It looks like he is warming the undersides of his wings. Very nice capture! The details of the face stand out nicely too.
Comment Written 10-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018
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many thanks grace
Comment from karen zima
Too funny. Your title is brilliant. This goofy little guy looks as if he is in 2nd position about to do a plie. His head turned sideways is elegant and so is his stance. This has to win. Love it.
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018
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Too funny. Your title is brilliant. This goofy little guy looks as if he is in 2nd position about to do a plie. His head turned sideways is elegant and so is his stance. This has to win. Love it.
Comment Written 10-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018
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thanks alot karen for your nice comments
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Ha! Haa!! This really is amusing! Great capture! Great timing!You have framed it well. The light, colour and the composition have worked well. Good effort! Good luck!
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018
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Ha! Haa!! This really is amusing! Great capture! Great timing!You have framed it well. The light, colour and the composition have worked well. Good effort! Good luck!
Comment Written 10-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018
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many thanks sesha