Strikingly Beautiful...
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)
Form follows function is a principle associated with modern architecture and industrial design in the 20th Century, which states that the shape of a building or object should be predicated by or based upon its intended function or purpose. Linking the relationship between the form of an object and its intended purpose
It seems Nature has been utilizing this principle for millions of years. It's always fun to watch these majestic birds as they slowly and methodically move along the shallow waters. Once they spot their target - their long neck and spear like beak strike with amazing speed and accuracy.
side note: I actually photographed the Heron at the Fort Worth Zoo. It was not in an actual exhibit, but is native to North and Central America. This particular Heron has learned to hang out among the Zoo animals, and has become somewhat used to people, and I was happy to take advantage of the opportunity.
Strikingly Beautiful...
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)
Form follows function is a principle associated with modern architecture and industrial design in the 20th Century, which states that the shape of a building or object should be predicated by or based upon its intended function or purpose. Linking the relationship between the form of an object and its intended purpose
It seems Nature has been utilizing this principle for millions of years. It's always fun to watch these majestic birds as they slowly and methodically move along the shallow waters. Once they spot their target - their long neck and spear like beak strike with amazing speed and accuracy.
side note: I actually photographed the Heron at the Fort Worth Zoo. It was not in an actual exhibit, but is native to North and Central America. This particular Heron has learned to hang out among the Zoo animals, and has become somewhat used to people, and I was happy to take advantage of the opportunity.