Photographing Great Blue Heron in the Canyon

Great Blue Heron

Action with the great birds in Eleven Mile Canyon got off to a slow start on Friday morning. Crowds of fishermen arrived early, filling the canyon with dust, and scaring away the birds. As we were repeatedly passed by anglers from the city roaring up the canyon, we knew our morning was going to be limited.

Joy in the Canyon

Colorado Osprey

I love this time of year in the canyon. Young wildlife is past the newborn stage and are just now experiencing the joy of their new legs and wings. Young osprey are especially excited about their newfound powers and unlike their more mature parents, they spend much of their day in flight. They don't realize it yet, but their games are preparing them for a 4000 mile journey that will begin in about a month.

The Joy of Shooting Film

Great Blue Heron

Day of photography including film photography with my canon ae-1 film camera including video along the beautiful South Platte River in Eleven Mile Canyon Colorado