squacco heron
taken in Botswana21 total reviews
Comment from eileen0204
Also looks very similar to the Asian variety of Herons I've seen at the zoo.
Colors are just wonderful and your details nice and crisp. Love all the grass that surrounds this guy.
reply by the author on 30-May-2017
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Also looks very similar to the Asian variety of Herons I've seen at the zoo.
Colors are just wonderful and your details nice and crisp. Love all the grass that surrounds this guy.
Comment Written 29-May-2017
reply by the author on 30-May-2017
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thanks a lot eileen
Comment from ciaobella
Nice shot of this bird. The colors on him are nice and shaded well. The green blades of grass complement him. Thanks for sharing.
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Nice shot of this bird. The colors on him are nice and shaded well. The green blades of grass complement him. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 29-May-2017
reply by the author on 30-May-2017
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many thanks again
Comment from cleo85
I have never seen this Heron before, but think its a beautiful bird. Your sharp capture could be used in a field guide to identify the species. The bird is especially well lighted, its colors nicely emphasized by the darker background.
reply by the author on 29-May-2017
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I have never seen this Heron before, but think its a beautiful bird. Your sharp capture could be used in a field guide to identify the species. The bird is especially well lighted, its colors nicely emphasized by the darker background.
Comment Written 29-May-2017
reply by the author on 29-May-2017
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thanks a lot cleo
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You're most welcome. :o)
Comment from El-mundo
This is a very funny and interesting little bird, paticularly to be in the species of Heron; nonetheless captured with good lighting and fantastic (super)gold colours to it's wings and detail throughout it's whole body - the swampy background adds atmosphere and setting to the surroundings well - lovely shot.
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This is a very funny and interesting little bird, paticularly to be in the species of Heron; nonetheless captured with good lighting and fantastic (super)gold colours to it's wings and detail throughout it's whole body - the swampy background adds atmosphere and setting to the surroundings well - lovely shot.
Comment Written 29-May-2017
reply by the author on 29-May-2017
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thanks a lot Ed
Comment from Sange
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Fred this is an outstanding capture of such a rare heron. The Squacco Heron is a beauty. They got their name from the Squawking sound they make. The closet related heron is the Javan which I have seen and captured. But this beauty is a first visual other than bird books.
Your focus is spot on sharp, Exposure is perfect as well as eye clarity.
Now here is where you tell me and everyone how you used a cheap camera to get this years ago right?
Which then I say, Photography is not about the tool it's more about who is using the tool.
One of your best bird shots of the year Fred.
Outstanding Capture of a rare bird none of us will see outside of a zoo.
Bravo!!!
reply by the author on 29-May-2017
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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Fred this is an outstanding capture of such a rare heron. The Squacco Heron is a beauty. They got their name from the Squawking sound they make. The closet related heron is the Javan which I have seen and captured. But this beauty is a first visual other than bird books.
Your focus is spot on sharp, Exposure is perfect as well as eye clarity.
Now here is where you tell me and everyone how you used a cheap camera to get this years ago right?
Which then I say, Photography is not about the tool it's more about who is using the tool.
One of your best bird shots of the year Fred.
Outstanding Capture of a rare bird none of us will see outside of a zoo.
Bravo!!!
Comment Written 29-May-2017
reply by the author on 29-May-2017
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thanks a lotSandra for your outstanding warm comments and top rating;
it was taken about 5 years ago with Lumix TZ7 a 196 gram camera......
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Ha! Well done Fred!
:)
Comment from Browncat
What a beautiful little bird. I just want to pet those soft gold feathers. His eye and striped feathers are so clear and sharp, and the green grass accentuates everything about this lovely creature.
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What a beautiful little bird. I just want to pet those soft gold feathers. His eye and striped feathers are so clear and sharp, and the green grass accentuates everything about this lovely creature.
Comment Written 29-May-2017
reply by the author on 29-May-2017
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thanks a lot for your nice comments
Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A beautiful picture of the Squacco Heron it's plumage glowing in the evening light as it waits patiently for it's next meal to show itself. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan
reply by the author on 29-May-2017
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Fred,
A beautiful picture of the Squacco Heron it's plumage glowing in the evening light as it waits patiently for it's next meal to show itself. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan
Comment Written 29-May-2017
reply by the author on 29-May-2017
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morning light;
merci beaucoup
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Fred,
Pardonnez moi, for the error.
Susan
Comment from suffolkbrian
think this is one of your best bird shots yet fred,cracking detail and good low angle has made the most of this one,and that colour adds such a contrast with the greeney in this,well taken photo...brian
reply by the author on 29-May-2017
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think this is one of your best bird shots yet fred,cracking detail and good low angle has made the most of this one,and that colour adds such a contrast with the greeney in this,well taken photo...brian
Comment Written 29-May-2017
reply by the author on 29-May-2017
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thanks a lot brian for your nice comments and top rating;
quite funny: taken few years ago with a 200 g Pocket camera
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your welcome,just shows you then don,t always need an expensive camera
Comment from DrCarlton
Your photography skills are quite exceptional, having all of the necessary structural elements of good art. This piece offers evidence of my assertions with strong, inherent contrast, well-balanced composition and elemental characterization. Very well done and thank you for sharing.
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Your photography skills are quite exceptional, having all of the necessary structural elements of good art. This piece offers evidence of my assertions with strong, inherent contrast, well-balanced composition and elemental characterization. Very well done and thank you for sharing.
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Comment Written 29-May-2017
reply by the author on 29-May-2017
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thanks a lot for your lovely comments
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Looks like he is waiting for his prey to show up! So still!. Nice shot. This is a wonderful shot of flower. You have framed it well. Light and sharpness are very effective in creating a lovely capture. Thanks for sharing!
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reply by the author on 29-May-2017
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Looks like he is waiting for his prey to show up! So still!. Nice shot. This is a wonderful shot of flower. You have framed it well. Light and sharpness are very effective in creating a lovely capture. Thanks for sharing!
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Comment Written 29-May-2017
reply by the author on 29-May-2017
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thanks so much sesha