Keenly Aware by Digitaleagle
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
It’s been along time since my last post I pray all is well. Going back to work after nine and a half months of layoff took some getting used too, not sure, but I don’t thing I’ve gotten used to it yet; the word retire keeps running through my head, LOL.
I’ve been laid up for over a week with a bad knee yesterday was the day the boredom got the best of me, against Doctors orders it was time to get out of the house, so off to the lake I went. Maybe not the best place to try out a bum knee but it done use both good, smile. I bought a new camera a couple of months ago along with some other new equipment and haven’t had much of a chance to use it; just a little more incentive as if I needed any. I told myself I would shoot from the truck to stay off the knee, surely there would be something to shoot from the truck; there was, but of course not what I wanted to shoot, LOL.
I found this guy at the Lake Murray Marina and was intrigued at how calm he appeared, as he stood motionless against the rush of the waves slapping the rocks just below him and the speed of the boats as they passed by. Keenly aware of me sneaking up on one side and the boats speeding by him on the other, he gave the allure of being in complete control, and I guess he was cause as soon as I crossed into that protective space that only he knew the boundary of, he was up and away.
Thanks for stopping by and for any comment you should care to leave. It feels great getting back behind the lens again wishing all a great weekend!

Comments (27)
look like the camera works find... take care of the knee. I know about knees, people wonder how I walk at times with lot of pain that how. But i lost some wieght like around 18 pounds and the knees feel better now
Oh how I hurt my knee two days ago on an uphill hike. It's not bad, but certain things causes me much pain at times. Take care of yours. Knees are so necessary to have, and seem to injure so easily. This is a fantastic shot, and I like the description of how that bird had an unknown boundary for that protective space.
Wonderful capture! Just take it easy on yourself and you'll do fine! Well done
Wonderful capture. Don't know anyone who listens to the doctors orders.....Hope you are okay. Just keep on doing what you love, that is the best medicine. Aloha
wonderful capture here
Nice shot! They are keenly aware of everything.
Welcome back, I also had a break from posting,it was a long Winter. good how the Heron is so patient despite all the noise behind !
Excellent shot. Fantastic details and DOF. Looks very beautiful!
fantastic image!
Sorry to hear about your knee, but it hasnt got in the way of you producing a wonderful photograph.
Beautiful shot! He looks like the official sentinel for the marina!
Very good shot and DOF.
You and the 7D did a great job.....
Didn't initially get the idea of the background until I read your note. Now I've been starring at the heron...probably calm on the outside...stirring on the inside. Great capture. Congrats on back to work and know you are not the only one suffering a bit with a knee:)
a wonderful picture!!!!!
I like the Out Of Focus Boat and driver behind the Grey Heron.Stunning capture my friend. You will be in my prayers my friend. God Bless.
Great capture! I like how it look's like it's standing at attention. :)
congrats on the new 7D.without doubt an awesome camera. excellent shot and welcome back. the pay is lousy but I have not been sad about retiring
FABULOUS IMAGE|
Cool focus in this shot!
STUNNING SHOT
Superb shot! Your new camera seems to be working just great, shoots quite nicely from a truck. Hope your knee heals quickly.
Very nice shot. It's good to have you back here. Congrats on the new equipment and all my best wishes for your health.
Amazing!
thats cool, animal and people together.. very dynamic and i love the dual seeing: front and background are perfect!
beautiful shot, and you described this bird just how I see them... they can stand still for hours, until the notice a camera in their site.. lol great photo.. good luck with the new camera, and mostly have fun with it..
Wonderful capture and shot !