I had never been to the Japanese Garden when the crepe myrtles were blooming.
(Probably because it's always too blooming hot.)
This year I was determined to visit and I made it.
Camera, water bottle and fan in hand.
It was worth the visit.
I almost always see a whistling duck or two and a yellow-crowned night heron.
Not this time.
This time it was the elegant great white heron.
All of a sudden -- there he was.
I walked around the water fall and tried not to disturb him.
He was there on an important mission.
Dinner!
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What a magnificent visit! Such sights!
WOW . . . what a catch . . . literally and pictorially!
Brautiful crepe myrtle too . . .
Beautiful Japanese garden. That last shot perfect.
Goodness, what a fish. I wonder of that heron went for a sleep after such a huge meal? I would.
Absolutely beautiful and divine photography ~ glad you made it there ~
artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
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Gorgeous photos! I love how the flowers drape down over the water. I'd say your visit was worth the wait.
Spectacular. It was worth a bit of heat. xox
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BEAUTIFUL! How great to get a photo of the White Heron.
Beautiful bird and what a dinner he caught!
Great shots! The fan sounds a very clever idea. I have a hard time with humidity but I love to walk around gardens in the summer time, until I can't take the heat any longer or have gone through my water supply. The photo of your fisher bird is impressive. Have a great weekend :)
What beautiful surroundings the white heron is fishing at
The Crepe Myrtle is gorgeous.. And I love the beautiful heron, what a catch! Wonderful photos! Thank you for linking up to my critter party, enjoy your weekend!
Gosh i think that white heron posed for you!!! :) hugs! deb
Your shots are just exquisite! :)
I'm glad you have Japanese garden close to you♡♡♡ What an important mission and great capture of beautiful white heron:-) I love the scene heron with crepe myrtles.
Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
What a beautiful Japanese Garden and what a special blessing to see that heron! Well, maybe not a blessing for the fish.
Lovely!
Good that you were in the right spot at the right time. That's a pretty big dinner!
What a beautiful spot Snap.
Lucky you getting so close to the Great White Heron - lovely pics.
I've only ever seen grey herons here.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Shane
WOW!!!!
Such lovely, beautiful shots! It must have been a real treat visiting that garden - even though it was hot.
I've seen a great white heron before....thanks for sharing this!
The crepe myrtle looks beautiful.
Happy Sunday!
Ruby
What a beautiful garden, and lovely photos.
Beautiful photos, especially of the great white heron.
Great garden, bird and wonderful photos.
Lovely sights! That heron is just awesome.
Great place to visit indeed. Enjoying your shots.
Thanks for stopping by.
1sthappyfamily.com
Great shots! He caught a fish and you caught him with your camera :)
Lovely photos, and a surprise! Wow, so neat!
Deanna
It looks as if you could be in Japan ( at least as I imagine it). Beautiful!
NICE! Gorgeous captures. I am glad you braved the heat; thank you!
What fabulous photos at the Garden! (I take it it's hot there?) The Heron and the myrtle together - couldn't be better.
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