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Ardeidae

I was photographing an osprey when I moved to get into a better position. In the opposite direction a Heron appeared out of nowhere. It entered the reeds and then the ocean edge with such grace it took my breath away. I had only a moment to take this image because my feet were sinking on the shore.

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Art of Storytelling Contest

2025

Honorable Mention

Natural World

Non Professional

Ardeidae

I was photographing an osprey when I moved to get into a better position. In the opposite direction a Heron appeared out of nowhere. It entered the reeds and then the ocean edge with such grace it took my breath away. I had only a moment to take this image because my feet were sinking on the shore.

About Artist

Sonia Friedrich

In another lifetime, Sonia would likely have been a professional wildlife photographer. In this one, her career is as a Consulting Behavioural Science Strategist + Keynote Speaker. She lives in Byron Bay, Australia. A rich source of natural wildlife lives right in her 'back yard'. Her passion ignited, Sonia aims to capture the moment that her eye cannot see, or can only see for a millisecond, and keep it for moments longer. From natures spectrum of awe, power and might to gentleness, harmony and joy. It is here Sonia is connected to her soul self and the beauty, grace and wonder of her natural environment. Sonia sells prints and greeting cards of her work on-line and at The Book Room in Byron Bay. For more visit soniafriedrichphotography.com

Sonia Friedrich

Photographic Areas of Focus

Nature, Wildlife

Location

Australia

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