With eyes locked on the water below and wings stretched wide, the grey heron glides like a silent arrow through the sky. Every feather, every muscle, works in perfect harmony to maintain flight. In the blink of an eye, this poised predator can pivot from grace to precision — plunging into the shallows in search of an unsuspecting fish.
In this frozen frame, we see not just a bird — but a master of patience and performance.
Ardea cinerea
Shot with:
Canon EOS 6D + Sigma 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3
600mm | 1/3200 | f/6.3 | ISO1250