21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Blue Heron Hour

A Solitary Shore and a Serene Encounter: Capturing the Grace of a Blue Heron Sunset is indeed therapy. The calming colors, the gentle breeze, and the sense of peace and tranquility that it brings can help to wash away our worries and stresses. It is a time to reflect on the day that has passed and to appreciate the present moment. Also, luck was definitely on my side! I had the entire beach all to myself when I stumbled upon a majestic blue heron, posing like a pro for a photo shoot.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Redington Beach, Florida, United States of America
Camera: SM-G998U
Copyright: © Christy Mandeville