Stalking the Shoreline At Sunset - a photo on Flickriver

While I was waiting for the sunset, this Little Blue Heron was plying the Ponce De Leon Historical Park's shoreline hunting for its prey. I was crouched down motionless on the beach behind my tripod (which was only extended a foot or so), when this Heron slowly began to cautiously make its way in front of me. It kept a wary eye on me but continued to pass by. It probably had become somewhat tolerant of the park's visitors over the years. It waded in the surg down the beach a little past me... then turned around and walked back to the shrub in this scene... eventually disappearing behind it.

This photo was shot on the small beach at the Ponce de Leon Historical Park while looking back towards a waterway entrance to the massive network of sailboat canals in Punta Gorda Isles (PGI). In the background is Charlotte Harbor, which is situated on the Gulf Coast of southwestern Florida. The park and harbor afford some great views of sunsets as well as a variety of plumed birds native to this area. The Peace River Wildlife Center, refuge to rehabilitating plumbed birds and other widlife, is also situated in the park.

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Taken on: May 21, 2016

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Camera: Canon EOS 60D, f/10.0, 1/60 sec, 18mm, ISO 125 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 60D
Lens:	EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Aperture:	f/10.0
Exposure Time:	0.017 sec (1/60)
Focal Length:	18mm
ISO:	125
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Spot
White Balance:	Manual
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop CC 2015 (Macintosh)
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