23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Great blue heron

This is a great blue heron that I had spotted at the park, which is by the lake or beach and when he took off, I watched him flying slowly so I grabbed my camera Canon 50D and I followed him as he flew on by. I love the way. The shot came out and being able to capture him flying by with his wings open and in different forms.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: The Bronx, New York, United States of America
Copyright: © David Hernandez/Morales