Back in my very, very failed songwriting days, one of my less awful attempts was about the pleasures of long, long legs. I never thought it would apply to a heron, and I think “pleasures” is stretching it one way or another, but they’re pretty long, and it’s one of the best full-body photos I’ve taken of a heron.

July 12, 2025. Nikon D850 (FX sensor), Tamron 100–400mm at 400mm, f/6.3, 1/800, ISO 180.