Pond life part1 - Golden hour

[BrentC]

This past weekend was probably the last great weekend, weather wise, before the cold starts creeping in. Decided to go to a pond that I have been once before and got a great variety of shots. In this part I'll post pics I got from the golden hour.

1. Here is a shot of part of the pond during sunrise. If you look on the branch of the biggest tree you will see the GBH that I took shots of from the same position as this shot.

Golden hour at Toogood Pond by Brent Cameron, on Flickr

2. GBH. I waited a long time for this guy to take off but no luck. He stayed on that branch for the four hours I was there. He was still there when I left.

Great Blue Heron - Golden hour by Brent Cameron, on Flickr

3. Early morning stretch.

Early morning stretch by Brent Cameron, on Flickr

4. Female mallard

Female Mallard - Golden hour by Brent Cameron, on Flickr

5. Early morning preening

Early morning preening by Brent Cameron, on Flickr

6. Male mallard

Male Mallard - Golden hour by Brent Cameron, on Flickr

 

[ZombiesniperJr]

Nice set glad to see you posting again.

 

[baturn]

Very nice!

 

[zombiesniper]

Nice set.
Sometimes the Herons spend half a day in the same spot. I've sat for a few hours with no movement before.

 

[BrentC]

Nice set glad to see you posting again.

Thanks Logan. Things starting to slow down again at home and work.

 

[BrentC]

Very nice!

Thanks Brian.

Nice set.
Sometimes the Herons spend half a day in the same spot. I've sat for a few hours with no movement before.

Thanks. I probably just missed him hunting for food and just relaxing with a full belly.

 

[Havana]

Lovely set of images.

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

2 & 5 are real winners Brent!

 

[BrentC]

Lovely set of images.

2 & 5 are real winners Brent!

Thanks guys!

 

[Donde]

Are those cat tails on the pond edge? Wonderful scene and birds.

 

[BrentC]

Are those cat tails on the pond edge? Wonderful scene and birds.

Thank you. Yes they are cattails, its where the marsh side of the pond starts. It really gave off a nice golden glow with the rising sun and gave a nice affect to most of my shots

 

[jcdeboever]

Love them all but especially #2. Nominated October POTM

 

[BrentC]

Love them all but especially #2. Nominated October POTM

Thank you! Much appreciated!

 

[HavToNo]

Great series.

 

[BrentC]

Great series.

Thanks Tim!