The blue heron for me represents patience, tenacity, and perseverance. They can stay perfectly still for as long as it takes to catch prey. They are completely focused on the task at hand. They remind me of something ancient, in that they probably resembled what pterodactyls must have looked like as they flew across the sky. They are also elegant birds, particularly during breeding season with the feathers on their necks and backs displayed for their partners. In this piece I chose to portray their patience in waiting for just the right moment to strike.