Heron and Waterspout at Sunrise

Heron and Waterspout at Sunrise

This is a picture of a Great Blue Heron on the north shore of Anna Maria Island, Florida at sunrise. A waterspout forms behind it over the Gulf of Mexico. I took this picture last Wednesday. I am entering this in this weeks Photo Friday Challenge: From Nature. This...
Waterspout Over the Gulf at Sunrise

Waterspout Over the Gulf at Sunrise

As I was taking pictures of the sunrise on Anna Maria Island, I happened to turn around to see this waterspout forming over the Gulf of Mexico. A fishing boat crossed in front of it. The early morning light reflecting off the large thunderhead onto the water created...
Fishing Boat at Sunrise

Fishing Boat at Sunrise

Fishing boat at sunrise near the Rod and Reel Pier Restaurant on Anna Maria Island, Florida. Photo taken with a Canon EOS Rebel T3i and a Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens
American White Ibis

American White Ibis

Several American White Ibis forage in the surf at Anna Marie Island at sunrise. The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is visible in the background. Sunset at Anna Maria Island, Florida. Photo taken with a Canon EOS Rebel T3i and a Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom...