The great blue heron was in an ideal location for dramatic side lighting and all I had to do was wait for him to do something. He didn't disappoint. At first light, there is a spot on the river where the sunlight shines onto the river but doesn't light the trees in the background, creating conditions that are ideal for dramatic lighting. The contrast between dark and light is what makes the image stand out. Then, when the arc of water coming off the birds feet is added to the mix, it makes it a riveting shot. It hasn't happened very often that there is a bird in this spot at the right time. It is a shot for which I waited a long time. It is one of the classic types of lighting and location to look for when you are filming animals.
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