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Every photographer wants to be "there" at the moment when the big event happens.  And, every Photographer, regardless of their specialty, wants to capture the spectacular image.  Unfortunately, though, life doesn't often unfold itself in such a planned manner.  No type of photography is more subject to the whims of the Photo Gods than trying to capture nature in action.  When the action isn't happening, I start looking for the "Quiet Moments"; For shots I would normally pass-on if the action were hot and heavy.  

As it often turns out, those "Quiet Moment" shots can be quite spiritual in nature. I see nature in a different manner than normal.

The images in today's posting are a few of this type I've captured in the last month while wondering around at sunrise at the Bolsa Chica Wetlands.

Sunrise with clouds in the East:

A Great Blue Heron waiting quietly for breakfast:

A Great Egret with its white wings glowing pink as it lands into the early sun:

Another Great Egret flying by at eye-level:

A single Willet foraging at low tide; lit by the faintest hint of early light:

"Five in a row". These shore birds seem to be standing on water; waiting for the day to start:

Walking back to the car on a morning with some ground fog, I spotted this group sitting in another straight line.  The image was converted to black and white.

Well, that's it.  I hope you get a quiet moment or two today to reflect on your surroundings.  Thanks for taking the time to look.

Adam