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Squacco Heron
Szabi

Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides)

I was guiding a group of birdwatchers from the UK on Hortobgy fishponds, where we found this cooperating Heron. Cooperative, because every member of the group could have scope views and I still had time after to take photos. As I was a guide, I didn't have my sketching equipment with me, but this was such a beutiful scene, that I felt it a must to be painted. So I worked from my photos.
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Habitat
fishpond
Location
Hortobgy fishponds
Date taken
July 2008
Scientific name
Ardeola ralloides
Equipment used
watercolour on Arches paper
timwootton
Very few artists can work from photographic reference and produce works which have such life! This painting shows just how much you, as an artist, absorbs and interprets the scene in life - absolutely stunning work!
 
Andy T
....... and glad you did work from your photos Szabi, a pleasure to view.:t:
 
roosje
Well done indeed. Love the setting and the colours are beautiful. :t::t:
 

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