Comment from csimmons032
Well done! Your focus and lighting are both very good, but my favorite part is the framing. I like how you have the bird off-centered. You did a wonderful job :) Thanks for sharing :)

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2014

thanks so much

Comment from Barb Baker
Love this photograph! Wish I had a six to give it but I am all out.
Love the serene look of the water and water fowl on the bank ready to make his dive if he can just locate his fish! Lol.
The colors of gray in the bird are fabulous with the lighter feathers against the darker ones. The framing is perfect and all in all I cannot say anything negative about this piece!
Thank you so much for sharing!
Barb Baker

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2014

thanks a lot barb for your wonderful comments;
there is another pic with this heron

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
To jump or not to jump! That seems to be his problem!:)This is a beautiful shot of the bird. You have timed it well. The light, colour and the composition have worked well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2014

many thanks

Comment from michiganmike
A nice shot. I like the clean whites and the look of resignation on the heron's face. The cropping is excellent and the colors are very nice.

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2014

thanks a lot mike

Comment from jesuel
What a beautiful photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting and I like how you have framed it in fine work here

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2014

thanks so much

Comment from Aesma
the picture looks so good, the water looks like its still moving. The bird looks like he wants to go into the water but is hesitating.

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2014

welcome to this site and many thanks for your comments;
no hesitation, just looking for a fish and not for taking a bath; lol;

Comment from Sange
HA! Very nice capture of this Grey heron Fred! They are excellent fishers. They will stay still for hours before they strike.
Nice handling of the whites and fab eye clarity.
Nice pose and fine capture!
=)

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Oct-2014

thanks a lot Sandra for your kind comments;
he was so occupied in finding a fish, that I could get closer than usual; and also Lucky to have some sunlight to get a bright eye;

Comment from Lmsmith
Great shot as always. Great initial impact, excellent focus, colors are beautiful. Lighting is perfect, water draws the eye to bird. thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Oct-2014

thanks a lot

Comment from Doris1022
pretty bird sitting on the edge of the water. waiting for the fish. or just resting to get some energy to fish. ?? who knows.

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Oct-2014

many thanks doris

Comment from soulfeeder
An amazing sight of the wonders of nature. She looks so like she's patiently waiting. Great focus and angle. Excellent natural lighting, rendering the colors to be natural, too. Well captured with a good title, and a story to tell.

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Oct-2014

thanks so much again