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Louisiana herons are also known as the Tricolored herons. It is native to the Gulf States in the U.S., the Caribbean, Central and South America. The Tricolored Heron is built for marsh life: long legs enable it to wade and see down through the water; long toes churn up food and distribute weight over soft mud; a long neck and bill help reach prey; and broad wings can lift the heavy body vertically out of a brushy wetland. They breed in sub-tropical swamps. The birds normally fish in a slow stalking manner. Louisiana herons have a diet of insects, crustaceans, fish, and amphibians. They are about 22 inches long with a wingspan of three feet. The herons live in marshes, swamps, bayous, mudflats, lagoons, and coastal ponds. Photograph taken in Wetlands Park in Orange County.

Chris was born in southern Delaware in 1960. As a teenager he began studying maps of Florida and dreamed of exploring the state and it’s natural treasures. In the early 1980’s he moved to Central Florida. During his travels throughout the state he discovered the beauty of it’s swamps, prairies, springs, rivers and lakes. This led to an interest in photography and it’s ability to document his adventures. He also developed an interest in astronomy. He studied the work of Ansel Adams and his “zone” system as well as the works of the his colleges in the “f 64 club” of art photographers. It became apparent that researching the accomplishments of painters would also be beneficial. Chris began to establish his own style, a fusion of art and...