Douglas Goodell
Photography
Flight Series:
"Flaps Down for Landing"
Great Blue Heron
at South Venice, FL
This great blue was about to land at a
nest on the island
rookery. The fully cupped wings were quite spectacular. Also note
the pattern on the inner wing - the shadow of the bird's head.
This image is an enlargement of a partial frame and therefore can only
be printed well in smaller sizes. Shot on Provia-F with a 400mm lens at
f-9 and 1/300sec.
Available in sizes 5x7 and 8x10 only.
Edition limit is 30 prints 8x10.
Image No. 5041-35