Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.
_____________ Ralph Waldo Emerson
It's been that kind of week -- lots to do in the few weeks we have remaining this season here at Upriver. Most of those things aren't good picture opportunities and everything takes too long. But patience is a virtue -- and there will soon be more days to go outside and play.
And at least we don't have to stand around and wait patiently for dinner to come by (although actually that might not be a bad thing).
Thank you to Sylvia, Sandy, Arija, Gattina,and Lady Fi who bring us Our World every week.
What a beautiful bird, Sallie! You caught him perfectly!
Linda
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Posted by: Linda | May 23, 2012 at 09:40 AM
There are times like that in our world. The picture is beautiful !
Posted by: Gattina | May 23, 2012 at 12:09 AM
I like the quote and your so beautiful shot. It needs patience too, I suppose !
Posted by: Annie | May 22, 2012 at 11:37 PM
You captured the color and stance perfectly Sallie...Michelle
Posted by: Rambling Woods | May 22, 2012 at 08:33 PM
Beautiful shot Sallie!
Some evenings I'd love dinner to come to me so I didn't have to fix it. :)
Posted by: Carletta | May 22, 2012 at 03:21 PM
Great blue herons are not only beautiful, they are patient and stand still long enough to capture stunning photos such as your, Sallie.
cheers
Posted by: Pam | May 22, 2012 at 03:02 PM
What a beautiful capture of nature's loveliness...so regal looking.
Posted by: Jewaicious | May 22, 2012 at 07:55 AM
Oh, a fabulous capture!
Posted by: Karen | May 22, 2012 at 07:51 AM
But would you want to wait for your dinner with your feet in the water!
Very nice picture.
Stewart M - Australia
Posted by: Stewart M - Australia | May 22, 2012 at 03:19 AM
Lady Fi
I gather you live in Stockholm? You have a beautiful blog.
I love this entry here on Sallie's blog - "patience is something I'm still working on"!!!!!
I hope you succeed, just add onto it, "a virtue I must strive to attain" and one hundred lines! Terrible Physical Education teacher, or should I say physical "torturer", yep that's far better. I think I might tonight sleep better having got this out of my system of over 50 years plus ago.
Yep that delightful heron and I do not have anything in remotely in common - ha ha.
Cheers
Colin (Brisbane.Australia)
Posted by: Colin Huggins | May 22, 2012 at 02:31 AM
Beautiful-you've captured the heron's elegance perfectly!
Posted by: HAZEL | May 22, 2012 at 02:06 AM
Love the picture and the post, the various elements in nature teach us so much about the beauty that is hidden in the virtue of patience.
Posted by: Arti | May 22, 2012 at 01:41 AM
Ah yes, patience is something I'm still working on.
This is a wonderful shot.
Posted by: Lady Fi | May 21, 2012 at 11:58 PM
OMG - nightmares: "patience is a virtue"!
When at boarding college, all boarders 700 of us, at Hunter's Hill, Sydney late 1950's. We were subjected to this horrible man, the Physical Education "monster". If you were seen to be not doing your jumps, squats and God only knows what else, he would call you forward. Take your name, and deliver an edict. 100 lines to be delivered to the Master of Discipline - "Patience is a virtue, a virtue I must strive to attain".
For the record, it does not fit onto one line!
Here is the college for viewers to see.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Joseph's_College,_Hunters_Hill
At this college you lived by bells and the clock, so finding time to do this 'punishment' was a problem, but by 8.00pm, it was to be handed in!
Wonderful college, pity about the Physical Education Instructor. I think your wonderful heron is a very lucky bird to enjoy the Florida everglades in peace - ha ha.
Cheers
Colin (Brisbane. Australia)
Weather report: Magnificent here but rain towards the end of the week.
Canberra: The Federal Capital a la Washington, DC. - a hot bed of hells fire in the parliament!
Posted by: Colin Huggins | May 21, 2012 at 10:24 PM
Oh, what a beauty!! I love the heron and what a terrific capture, Sallie!! Patience is always rewarded!! Hope your week is off to a great start!!
Posted by: Sylvia Kirkwood | May 21, 2012 at 08:42 PM
Oh, my. I got so excited as this beauty appeared on the computer screen. I can only imagine your thrill at capturing it, Sallie. Worth the wait.
Posted by: Penny | May 21, 2012 at 07:00 PM
I am so partial to herons so I adore this shot! I think it might be a good idea for me to have to stand and wait for my food sometimes, lol.
Posted by: Krystal S | May 21, 2012 at 05:06 PM
This heron is the most beautiful shade of blue! That's one of the highlights of being near the water...all of the magnificent birds! Enjoy your week!
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | May 21, 2012 at 04:39 PM
I am jealous of that shot. It is absolutely perfect.
Posted by: Carver | May 21, 2012 at 04:27 PM
Sallie, I guess patience is the best policy, but when I'm hungry, I'm more grouchy than patient! Nice heron pic.
Posted by: Barb | May 21, 2012 at 04:00 PM
Lovely shot of the heron, Sallie! They are very patient birds. Thanks for sharing, have a great week!
Posted by: eileen | May 21, 2012 at 03:59 PM
gorgeous! is that a tri-color or a little blue? beautiful, either way!
Posted by: TexWisGirl | May 21, 2012 at 03:53 PM
What a gorgeous capture, Sallie!
PS: LOL about the Melbourne artist of the mural coming up to your part of the world. Sure something could be arranged if the price is right :-)
Posted by: Nick | May 21, 2012 at 03:10 PM
A real beauty!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Posted by: Boom & Gary | May 21, 2012 at 02:28 PM