Heron Courting 3 of 6 The Drop Canvas Print

When spending time in a local Great Heron Rookery, I had the privilege of observing this pair going through their nest building ritual. Once the building material was brought, and handed over to build the nest, the male first curled, then stretched his neck all the way out as if announcing his proficiency. I observed this behavior in a number of the males in the rookery. Once this behavior was completed, he joined his mate in the nest.

Beauty is everywhere. Sometimes it hits you in the face; you can't miss it. Other times, you have to go looking for it. But always, no matter where you are, you can find something of beauty. I love the grand landscape, the engaging smile, the cute baby. But even more, I love to find the beauty in the ordinary; the mundane; the thing you just walked past without a glance. If I can make you reconsider; to think about the magnificence of the ordinary - that makes me happy.