Favorite Great Blue Herons in Black and White
… Suddenly I realize
That if I stepped out of my body I would break
Into flight.With apologies to James Wright’s poem “A Blessing”
The Branch Will not Break

Great Blue Heron Catching Large Fish – babsjeheron
The fabulous ladies of Lens Artistry recently asked about our favorite photos posted in 2019. As an artist I do have personal favorites, but I’m more curious about what YOU, the readers, appreciate – enough about me!
After the photos, there’s a poll where you can let me know which are your favorites. It’s been two years since I’ve done a poll, and I do hope you participate. I’m looking forward to seeing your responses.

Great Blue Heron at Keyhole Tunnel – babsjeheron

Great Blue Heron Garbo Pose – bw – babsjeheron

Wherein the Great Blue Heron Sticks his Landing – babsjeheron

Accidental double exposure of a great blue heron fishing in the waterfall – babsjeheron

Number 25 B&W – babsjeheron
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From December 4 through January 28, 2020, my Great Blue Heron photographs are once again on display on the walls of the lobby and theater in a free one-woman show at the Summer Street Gallery, of The Center for Arts in Natick.
If you’re in the Boston or Metro West area, please stop by to see the Great Blue Herons. Many of the photos in the exhibit are being shown for the first time, and do not appear on the blog. As always, many of the photos were taken on the waterways of the Charles River watershed.
The gallery is open whenever the box office is open, so please check hours here.
And who knows, maybe I’ll see you there one day.
I’d like that.
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Thanks to Cee for her B&W Challenge: Moving Water. .
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Once more, thanks and kudos to the inspiring Lens Artists – Patti, Tina, Amy, and Leya – for their continuing devotion to elevating and celebrating photography.
From Patti Lens Artists Weekly Photo Challenge 77: Favorite Photos.
From Tina Lens Artists Weekly Photo Challenge 77: Favorite Images of 2019.
From Amy Lens Artists Weekly Photo Challenge 77: Favorite Photos of 2019<.
From Leya Lens Artists Weekly Photo Challenge 77: Favorite Photos of 2019.
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Thanks to Erica V and WordPress for the recent WPC: Place in the World. My favorite place is where the Herons are, of course it is. And the Herons? Their place is near the water, but also on the gallery walls and my blog. How else can I share them with you?
Thanks also to Ben H and WordPress for their WPC Challenge: Liquid. The Herons are drawn to water, as am I.
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During September and October, 2018, the Great Blue Herons were featured on the walls of the Natick Town Hall, located at 13 East Central Street in Natick, MA.
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Remember: Walk softly and carry a long lens.™
The Tao of Feathers™
© 2020 Babsje. (https://babsjeheron.wordpress.com)
Great Blue Heron, TCAN, Five Crows, Natick, Wayland
Posted on January 19, 2020, in ardea herodias, Art, Birds, Black & White Sunday, Cee's Black & White Challenge, Great Blue Heron, Weekly Photo Challenge, Wildlife Photography and tagged # Lens-Artists, #natick, #wayland, CB&W, heron, postaday, TCAN. Bookmark the permalink. 23 Comments.
🙂 Wonderful images of beautiful creatures! 🙂
Many thanks for your kind comment, glad you like the Great Blue Herons. Best, Babsje
I’m so sorry you were late with this post Babsje as I think you’d have gotten many more responses. That said, I’m so pleased you jumped into the fun with these beautiful images. I absolutely loved your ghostly double exposure – maybe find a way to post it again when an appropriate challenge comes along ?! Best to you in the New Year, wishing you good health above all else.
Thanks so much, Tina, for your thoughtful comment. I’m glad.you liked the double-exposure. It was back in the days of 35mm film – remember film?! And here’s a suggestion for a future Lens Artist challenge: every photographer has some “mistakes” in their archives, I’m sure of that. It could be fun to see some of them. Best, Babsje
Oooh that is a GREAT idea Babsje. Count on it !
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These B&W shots are wonderful, it was hard to choose a favorite! But I think my all time fav of all your pictures is adolescent Yoga Heron. The tryptic that hangs in my entryway makes me smile every day!
Hi Naomi! I’m so glad you still like that triptych, it’s one of my favorites, too. Thanks for stopping by and commenting today! Best, Babsje
Beautiful pictures of these magnificent birds.. ❤
Many thanks for your kind words. I’m glad you think Great Blues are magnificent birds. I do, too. Best, Babsje
We can all learn much just by observing Nature.. 🙂 Blessings returned.
Indeed we can! Best, Babsje
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Oh what beautiful photos you have for this week. Love the water and of course the herons 😀 😀
Thanks very much, I’m so glad you like the moving waters AND the Herons. What a creative challenge you’ve posted. Best, Babsje
Absolutely charming, as usual. I’ll say it again, what marvelous birds to observe. Nature does do well in black and white. Color can distract from their majesty in many ways.
Hi Sally. Many thanks from one nature lover to another. I’m so glad you appreciate the Herons! Best, Babsje
So glad you entered anyway – even if late. But agree with Tina too! Fantastic birds and great images – my number one is the double exposure, but did the poll as well. Wishing you a great new 2020!
Many thanks for your kind comment, Leya. I’m pleased that you liked the double-exposure, it was a happy accident that photo came out at all. Keep up the great work with your Lens Artist sisters. Best, Babsje
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Waterfall fishing: amazing sight
I’m so glad.you like this photo, many thanks. Best, Babsje
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