Comment from Howard M
Hi I am not a fish but I love your hairdo..... wonderful shot very pretty bird..... great framing love the detail in the whole picture amazing detail crisp and clear Good Luck with this

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2017

thanks a lot howard

Comment from FBI GUY
It may have something to do with the way his next and head a poised. The catch with a raised leg and foot creates a very humorous pose. Lighting and focus is right on along with the crop. You have framed the bottom of the scene with a very natural looking environment. My guess would be that something is soon to by lunch.

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2017

many thanks gary

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a wonderful shot of the bird! You have framed it well. The light, colour and the composition have worked well. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2017

many thanks sesha

Comment from michiganmike
A really nice shot. I can see that he is scratching his neck but don't think that would make his feathers stand up like this. I like the colors and the great setting. The behavior is certainly eye catching. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2017

thanks a lot mike for your kind comments and top rating, highly appreciated

Comment from love2dive65
Very interesting shot. I like that the heron is in action and not just standing there. This really gives one a sense of what herons are like, what they do.

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 Comment Written 12-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2017

thanks

Comment from EvaB
I thought the story was "I have this dame itch on my neck." lol Beautiful taken with lovely soft light. Excellent focus and exposure. Very well composed with nice positioning of the bird in the frame.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2017

thanks so much again

Comment from Imaginos
A wonderful photograph. Naturally amusing. I really like the way the heron is posing, just waiting to grab the next tasty fish. Really good job.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2017

thanks a lot again

Comment from bpellephoto
You've told a dramatic story in a masterful way. I love bird photos. Especially big guys like this one.

All the story parts are displayed in such tight crisp detail that I have ever scene. The surrounding waters blurred focus is just enough to insure id of place. The position of the bird in hunt mode, causes the viewer to linger longer than expected, in anticipation of the strike.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2017

thanks so much again for your fantastic comments; glad you liked this one too;

Comment from Stringbean
Oh my! This is a stunning wildlife photo of this Grey Heron! Your framing is nicely done and enhances your photo. Your lighting and focus is excellent bring out all the feathers and markings. Good stop action with superb eye clarity and excellent storytelling making this an outstanding photo. This is very nice work and thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2017

thanks a lot Mary Lynn for your lovely comments

reply by Stringbean on 12-Feb-2017

You are so welcome... this is a great shot! Mary Lynn

Comment from momentsofjoy7351
LOL... Well, I love the hairdo. What a sassy capture with that foot up in the air as well. Great detail over this fellow so fabulous focus. The color is wonderfully natural as well and the lighting played to perfection. Wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Good luck in the contest... grand story! :-))

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2017

he had an itch;
thanks a lot debi for your lovely comments