The late afternoon/early evening hours are my favorite times of day and since we’ve had a stretch of absolutely beautiful June weather the toughest part of today’s post was choosing which photo to share. In the end I settled on this shot from Brackett’s Landing because even though Herons are a common sight in our part of the Pacific Northwest this is the first time I’ve successfully captured one on film.
The Heron remained in this spot hunting for its dinner while ignoring the families playing and freight trains clattering behind us. I lost track of how long we stood here watching but Ryan and I couldn’t leave the beach for home and our own dinner until we saw a successful catch.
It’s been so much fun to watch this series grow in popularity and a quick view of my stats revealed the project introduction is already my second most viewed post of the past 12 months. Quite a feat considering it’s only been up for six weeks! Last week was really entertaining and we saw entries from Slovenia, England and Australia as well as the US States of Washington, Oregon, California, and Texas. If you have a photo or story to share about your 5:00 pm hour I’d love to see it! Please tag your post 1 Day 1 World Project for easy reader searches and/or link your post in a comment below so we can all enjoy your view. Together we’ll build a virtual 24 hour day filled with images from around the world.
If you’re new to the 1 Day 1 World Project please take a look at my introductory post here. This 5:00 pm post will remain open for new submissions until the end of Saturday, June 14th and a new post for the 6:00 pm hour will open for entries Sunday, June 15th.
Participants:
http://redneckgarage.net/2014/06/08/1-day-1-world-project-hour-6/
http://smallbluegreenwords.wordpress.com/2013/06/26/vancouver-stanley-park/#jp-carousel-1598
http://theaddad.wordpress.com/2014/06/09/1-day-1-world-1/
http://margaretrosestringer.com/2014/06/10/1-day-1-world-project-500-pm-600-pm/
http://northgermanyblog.wordpress.com/2014/06/10/1-day-1-world-project-double-feature/
http://firebonnet.com/2014/06/11/1-day-1-world-project-5-6-pm-puptangle/
Four Generations of Baseball Players
http://justanothernatureenthusiast.org/2014/06/12/1-day-1-world-500-600/
https://shareandconnect.wordpress.com/2014/06/13/1-day-1-world-500-pm-600-pm/
http://nagpanaoan.com/2014/06/17/one-day-one-world-project-500-600-pm/
http://dadirridreaming.wordpress.com/2014/07/01/1-day-1-world-500-pm-600-pm/
http://htheblog.wordpress.com/2014/06/30/1-day-1-world-500-600-pm/
I so love this Lisa.. the composition, the mood, the setting 🙂 I would have participated in your project, but I have too much going on…
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I’ts so nice to hear you like this photo, Paula. 🙂 You are welcome to jump into the project at any time if you find a photo moment but visits and your lovely comments are always appreciated just as much. 🙂
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Magical shot.
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Thank you, Tish. 🙂
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Lovely rocks, lovely Heron, lovely waters – lovely overall, Lisa.
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Thanks so much, Bruce. I think this is one of those views that really represents our corner of the world. 🙂
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Sweetly serene.
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Thank you, Sally. It was a really peaceful moment in the middle of an active day.
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Congratulations on your success with the series, Lisa! It’s such a great and creative idea. I may have to jump in at some point before the “day” runs out!
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I’m happy to hear you enjoy this series, Stacy! Please jump in anytime you feel like it, the more the merrier. 🙂
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Congratulations on the increasing popularity of your new series.
I’ve had some luck with Great Blue Herons but not much. They’re estremely skittish most of the time.
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Thanks so much, Allan. I was really surprised by how patient this one was, it ignored all the activity on the beach and didn’t fly away until after dinner. The only reason I was able to get a shot. 🙂
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Fantastic image, Lisa. Love everything about it. 🙂
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Thank you, Sylvia!
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Lovely, lovely shot – and did you see him get a catch?
Mine will be up tomorrow 🙂
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I’m glad you like it, Jude. 🙂 We did see a catch, it’s amazing how fast they can move when a fish is in the perfect position!
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It is just fascinating to see that neck stretch out!
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Wonderful capture! I love the processing. 🙂
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Thank you Jackie! I took the photo in Hipstamatic, then processed a little more with Snapseed and Perfect Photo Suite.
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Lisa,
We are roasting here in the Livermore Valley…
http://redneckgarage.net/2014/06/08/1-day-1-world-project-hour-6/
Patrick
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It looks like your summer has started! Thanks for joining us today. 🙂
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Lisa, what a truly wonderful job you did on this photo. I love the overall feeling you created. Just wonderful! To get a Heron is a feat of superhuman effort. Every little movement and they are gone! I am seriously impressed. xx Amy
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Thanks so much, Amy! I’ve tried so many times to get a Heron photo but this is the first time one has stayed so still. I’m glad I was there to capture the moment. 🙂
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Consider yourself VERY fortunate because Herons do NOT sit still. Look up what Heron means metaphysically. I do believe he has just become your “animal totem”. You may be surprised what Heron means. (smile) (((HUGS))) Amy
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Funny that you and Lisa should mention how difficult it is to photograph herons – I always think of them standing stock still and one of the easiest birds to capture. Maybe I have just been lucky! Here’s one of mine in Vancouver’s Stanley Park.
http://smallbluegreenwords.wordpress.com/2013/06/26/vancouver-stanley-park/#jp-carousel-1598
Jude xx
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I’ve tried to photograph Herons. I just bought a long range zoom lens, so now I will be on the lookout for Herons wherever I go. You’ve inspired me!!! Thank you for the link for another look. (((HUGS))) Amy
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With a lens like that you should get some amazing shots Amy 🙂
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Jude, I shall. OH! I have waited a LONG time for this. Hubs has been observing me when I photograph and he now realizes how serious I am, and I would just about go to any length to get an image. You’ve been so wonderful and I really do love your work, I am pushing the follow button. With Love, Amy
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I shall wander down to your blog soon Amy. Thanks for the follow 🙂
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Jude, there is no hurry. Not to worry. I understand how busy life can be, much less blogging. (((HUGS))) Amy
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Nice shot, Jude!
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Thanks Lisa. I wasn’t trying to steal your show, but I have always found herons to pose!
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I love Stanley Park. 🙂
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[…] midnight to post a photo or write about what is happening in your part of the world between 17:00 – 18:00 this week. I hope you’ll join in! See links for more […]
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It’s up Lisa: http://smallbluegreenwords.wordpress.com/2014/06/09/1-day-1-world-project-1700-to-1800-hours/
Hope you enjoy the art information – well worth looking at the links in the post.
Jude xx
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What a wonderful find, Jude! I really enjoyed reading about the artists, thanks for including the links. 🙂
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I’ve never had much luck photographing birds for some reason, nice photo!
Here’s mine, what we were doing on Saturday afternoon!
http://theaddad.wordpress.com/2014/06/09/1-day-1-world-1/
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[…] Northwest Frame of Mind started a new series on her blog where participants write a post on what they were doing during the specified hour on the Saturday of each week. Kind of like the television program ’24′. It’s an interesting idea, you can check out the other submission form all over the world to see what other people have been doing at that time. Here’s my submission. […]
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Gorgeous capture! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Joanne. 🙂
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Congrats on the success of the project, Lisa! I would have participated but I already feel like a chicken with my head cut off. 🙂
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You don’t need any more stress or projects, Nancy but I always appreciate your views and comments!
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Finally made it to Newark and headed to my hotel in Manhattan. 2 am. I have to be up at 6:30. Oh boy. :/)
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Oh boy is right. 😦 I hope you made it to your hotel ok and can rest this afternoon. What a long day!
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Your heron looks just like our White-Faced Heron, only much bigger! We were lucky enough to see one, but not close enough for a decent photo, sadly. Your photo is lovely – so calm and blue!
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Thanks, Sukie! I’d love to see your White-Faced Heron if you find one who wants their picture taken. 🙂
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Hokay – I THINK I did it.
http://wp.me/p3ZISx-1Ys
Tell me whether I have the whole thing right in my pea-brain, willya, Lisa ? Please ? 🙂
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You got everything right and a great post, M-R! I love that you included before and after shots even though I’m really sorry about the ugly building. 😦 We used to have a view from our deck too but a few happy Cedar trees took care of that. Now calling it a peek-a-boo view would be a stretch. 🙂
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Life is full of others removing one’s … whatever ! Just think of the poor people who bought astonishingly expensive apartments over against the city skyline and who will soon be looking at the backside of that horrible development instead of Darling Harbour !
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Superb photo, the water looks really enticing with the heron sitting for you.
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Thank you for your visit and comment, Barbara. It was such a calm afternoon, I didn’t want to leave the beach. 🙂
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This is a wonderful idea! I will see if I can garner the added steam to participate. I found you through M-R, and I think this is very special. I’ll see what I can do. Greetings from Los Angeles.
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Welcome! I’ts so nice to hear you like my project and I’m looking forward to any views you would like to share with us!
Lisa
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This picture has a very special mood. It looks very nice there at the water. I am very much enjoying your project!
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Thanks so much, Trina! I am really happy to hear you enjoy the project and I love reading your contributions. 🙂
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well I am still looking for a photo to join in on this project – and cool idea it is!!
also, I love this shot – the heron must have been VERY hungry to ignore the backdrop of everyone – and well, this is one of my favorite birds – and seeing him in the water like that has a natural beauty – 🙂
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Thanks so much, Yvette! I hope you find a photo that works for one of the upcoming weeks but it’s always great to “see” you through your comments too. 🙂
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you know amy – thanks so much for saying that about “seeing” us through the comments – shows you are the hostess with the mostest – ha! and just rocks cause there are many ways to stay connected eh?
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Yes, there are so many ways to stay connected now! 🙂
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Love love love the shot! And your processing is awesome… ok, so did you see him catch something? Here’s mine! http://firebonnet.com/2014/06/11/1-day-1-world-project-5-6-pm-puptangle/
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Gorgeous! I’m finally getting in. Will post tomorrow!
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Wonderful news, I’m looking forward to your post, Dawn!
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great to hear project is growing 🙂
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Thanks so much, Its been fun to see it take off. 🙂
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I have been trying to dig photos for 5 to 6. Will be back soon. 🙂
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Great news!
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[…] I’m linking up with Northwest Frame of Mind tonight and her 1 Day 1 World project. The game took place between 5:00-6:00 this week, click over to see what else was happening around the world in the five o’clock hour! […]
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We like to kick off summer with Grandpa’s birthday and a family baseball game! http://behindthewillows.com/2014/06/12/four-generations-of-baseball-players/
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What a great way to kick off summer, Jessie!
Lisa
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The garden was visited in this hour and provided our first salad of the summer!
http://justanothernatureenthusiast.org/2014/06/12/1-day-1-world-500-600/
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What a nice way to spend an hour! I need to visit a farmers market this weekend for some fresh greens too. 🙂 Thanks for joining us Jane!
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here is my entry: https://shareandconnect.wordpress.com/2014/06/13/1-day-1-world-500-pm-600-pm/
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A great entry, Amy! Thanks for joining us!
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Fabulous photo and effect Lisa! I won’t make this round but I might manage something for ‘happy hour’ which, I think, starts this Sunday? 🙂
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I’m glad you like the photo and effects, Jo. 🙂 I’d love to see a photo from your happy hour and hope you can join us next week!
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[…] about the project is here; link to this week’s submissions here. My previous three submissions: the 2pm-3 hour, 3pm-4 and […]
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Okay, I am getting in under the wire! I thought about this all week and really tried to get the shot I wanted that would just call out “5 – 6 pm”, but it didn’t happen. But I am learning a lot about photography by participating, so thanks for hosting!
June Evening in Texas
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Wow, it’s so nice to hear you’re thinking about the project during the week and trying new things! I really like the title “June evening in Texas” and this kind of post is exactly what I was hoping for when I introduced this whole, crazy 24 hour project.
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[…] My entry to Lisa’s Photo Challenge, to see more go here. […]
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Late, so very late. http://nagpanaoan.com/2014/06/17/one-day-one-world-project-500-600-pm/
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No worries, I’m just happy you are here to join with us. 🙂
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[…] Day 1 World Project: Donna at 5:00pm – 6:00pm (last week) … on the way to Ponggol Waterway with her new doggles! […]
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hi Lisa, love your idea of the 1 hour time slot … we are just back from 6 weeks travelling overseas, so here is my first entry for you http://dadirridreaming.wordpress.com/2014/07/01/1-day-1-world-500-pm-600-pm/ … quite different from your peaceful heron fishing on a summers afternoon, Christine
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Thanks so much for joining us, Christine! Welcome back from your six weeks of travelling. 🙂
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