Swamp Narcissus

top photo credit T. Cartwright

Watercolor Wednesday

I’m just an amateur photographer, so sometimes great opportunities for marvelous shots are lost due to my inexperience.  This was the case recently when a spectacular heron modeled for me, but all my shots alas, came out blurry.  A photo disappointment for sure, but grist for some watercolor sketches.  Step 1 and 2 below.

Blurry Blue Heron

I know, it’s blurry.  I’d just arrived at the blind, camera still in the case, when this magnificent heron soared from nowhere, into my view. This photo illustrates MY thrill at capturing even a blurred image of this beauty.