A Photo From Behind

Recently, I was at a local park in Ooltewah Tennessee walking around a “fish pond.” I was fortunate to have my camera with me when I spotted a Great Blue Heron walking and feeding around the fish pond’s edge. The Heron was comfortable with human presence. Of course, I was more than comfortable with photographing this magnificently statuesque bird.

I took this photograph with a Sony A7RV using a Sony E Mount 90mm macro lens. The macro lens demonstrated an unexpected versatility. Combined with a cooperative Heron who allowed me to approach it, I discovered another use for the lens in capturing wildlife images.

I like this photograph for several reasons. In a world of photography dominated by capturing the eye of your subject with clarity, this photography captures the structure of the Heron from behind, while it is gazing down at the water looking for a snack (it got one moments later but I missed that shot, dang.) I was happy to see the structure of the Heron’s wings, legs and feathers. The details show the architectural genius of nature. If you look at the head close enough you can see at least one “bulging” eye.

When photographing wildlife I am always looking for the unusual. Along with the usual expect image it makes wildlife photography simply fun.

Stuart F. James PhotoHunter