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by Doris Potter
$23.50
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Purchase a tote bag featuring the photograph "Red-winged Blackbird attacking Great Blue Heron" by Doris Potter. Our tote bags are made from soft, durable, poly-poplin fabric and include a 1" black strap for easy carrying on your shoulder. All seams are double-stitched for added durability. Each tote bag is machine-washable in cold water and is printed on both sides using the same image.
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A Red-winged Blackbird harasses and attacks a Great Blue Heron as it tries to eat a fish. The Blackbird had nestlings near by and felt the Heron was... more
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A Red-winged Blackbird harasses and attacks a Great Blue Heron as it tries to eat a fish. The Blackbird had nestlings near by and felt the Heron was a threat.
My passion is to express Nature's beauty through photography. I am self-taught and like things simple. Thus, photo manipulation is kept to a minimum. The intrinsic beauty of our natural surroundings does not need enhancing; only revealing. All photos of wildlife have been taken in the wild and involve no staging. My goal is to bring out the character of an animal ... the essence of a leaf ... the spirit of all Nature. "The Sacred is clothed in fur and feathers and scales and skin - It flashes out from shining eyes in darkened woods - And speaks in bird songs and cicada serenades - It touches a place in me where wildness dwells - A long forgotten, hidden place that shivers in sudden resonance." D. Potter 1994 I have...
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Deborah Wilson
Hi Doris, I was so excited to find your amazing photo this morning! I was enjoying this morning's heat when I saw a ruckus out of the corner of my eye and was stunned to see a red winged blackbird relentlessly diving towards a great blue heron that was wading in the shallow waters of the marsh under the shade of the red winged blackbird's nesting tree. The red wing would give him no peace at all so the heron had to find another place of refuge from the heat. I don't know if this is a common happening in the bird world but will say that I admired the tiny bird's boldness in light of the huge size difference. Wow!
Doris Potter replied:
Hi Deborah, I'm glad you liked my photo. It is quite something to see such a brave bird when it is so small in comparison, isn't it? I think baby red winged blackbirds should consider themselves very lucky to have such protective parents!
Ronald Tseng
This is hilarious, Doris. I love it. It pays to keep an eye on nature for what it can offer. Thanks for liking one of my capture of the sparrows.
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks Ronald. You are so right about keeping an eye on nature. You never know what amazements are out there!
Yumi Johnson
Wow, Awesome awesome shot, great timing.f/v
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks Yumi. I was really lucky!
Christiane Schulze
Awesome capture and catch Doris - Chris.
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks so much Chris! :-)
Larry Nieland
Great stuff Doris ! - Love it !
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks so much Larry!
Kathy Gibbons
FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! jealous..............but FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW
Doris Potter replied:
Ha! I love these enthusiastic comments!
Daniel Reed
Sweet. Just a heron with a fish would be nice but . . . You have some really nice work.
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks so much Daniel. I appreciate your kind comment.
Randy Rosenberger
Wow, Doris, and how did you train this blackbird to rsvp to your every command? LOL I just love this unique image, as I have never seen anything quite like this before. Maybe it is in love, but doesn't realize its limitations! LOL This is a fantastic capture of something that only mother nature might comprehend. Thanks for sharing this unique shot with us, as it is one of my faves!
Doris Potter replied:
Hi Randy. Thanks for such nice comments! I never thought of the Blackbird being in love!! Who knows? LOL.
Carol Groenen
Wow! Great capture!!
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks Carol!
Meg Rousher
Wow what a great shot Doris. I love it :)
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks Meg!
Christine Stonebridge
Absolutely incredible capture, Doris! And wonderfully done (did you bribe them? lol), v/f!
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks Christine! That's a thought - I should try bribing! :-)
Stephen Dennstedt
Wow, what a capture Doris ... love it.
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks Steve!!
Judyann Matthews
DORIS, THIS IS A WONDERFUL PICTURE. VERY RARE EXPERIENCE.
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks so much Judyann! :-)
Wibada Photo
Another fun capture of nature at its best (or worst, if you are the heron ;-) )! I love the surprise the heron is obviuosly expressing! F&V
Doris Potter replied:
Or worst of all if you are the fish! Yes, the heron was surprised and annoyed I am sure!
Lori Lafargue
OMG, Doris, this is such a fantastic capture! Lucky you to be near so much wildlife!
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks Lori. Yes, I am very fortunate!
April Wietrecki
Oh my goodness! Brave little bird attacking something so much bigger. Great capture!
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks April. I thought the same thing!