The completed Copper Heron

Today the completed heron posed for her newest family portrait.  The morning sun highlighted the verigated colors of the copper and the fresh coat of wax provided a soft luster to the metal.  I felt like a wedding photographer trying to get the light just right. 

This heron is displayed in the front entrance to my home.  This is the third heron that his taken residence here because is a display area until it sells.  His head is turn slightly as if he is looking down the stone walkway waiting for the next visitor.

Here is a closer look. 

It was ask if additional support was necessary to support the wings.  During assembly additional copper support in installed in the body halves.  Structural copper elements are hidden inside the wing which aligns with the support inside the body.