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!
Wishing YOU well and much joy.
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What a magnificent visit! Such sights!
ReplyDeleteWOW . . . what a catch . . . literally and pictorially!
ReplyDeleteBrautiful crepe myrtle too . . .
Beautiful Japanese garden. That last shot perfect.
ReplyDeleteGoodness, what a fish. I wonder of that heron went for a sleep after such a huge meal? I would.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful and divine photography ~ glad you made it there ~
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favorite bird today
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos! I love how the flowers drape down over the water. I'd say your visit was worth the wait.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular. It was worth a bit of heat. xox
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning images!! If you'd like, consider stopping by today and adding your link to this post for my birding photo meme...
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BEAUTIFUL! How great to get a photo of the White Heron.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird and what a dinner he caught!
ReplyDeleteGreat 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 :)
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful surroundings the white heron is fishing at
ReplyDeleteThe 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!
ReplyDeleteGosh i think that white heron posed for you!!! :) hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteYour shots are just exquisite! :)
ReplyDeleteI'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.
ReplyDeleteSending 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.
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteGood that you were in the right spot at the right time. That's a pretty big dinner!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful spot Snap.
ReplyDeleteLucky 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!!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely, beautiful shots! It must have been a real treat visiting that garden - even though it was hot.
ReplyDeleteI've seen a great white heron before....thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteThe crepe myrtle looks beautiful.
Happy Sunday!
Ruby
What a beautiful garden, and lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, especially of the great white heron.
ReplyDeleteGreat garden, bird and wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteLovely sights! That heron is just awesome.
ReplyDeleteGreat place to visit indeed. Enjoying your shots.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by.
1sthappyfamily.com
Great shots! He caught a fish and you caught him with your camera :)
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, and a surprise! Wow, so neat!
ReplyDeleteDeanna
It looks as if you could be in Japan ( at least as I imagine it). Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteNICE! Gorgeous captures. I am glad you braved the heat; thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhat 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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