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herons on ice

40 total reviews 
Comment from joli


It is really amazing that they can eat a fish that big without any problem. Very good capture. Your patience paid off. Focus is very good. Framing is well done.

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 22-Jan-2011
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from Peg1966


Awesome capture. I wish that I had more stars for you. Focus, lighting, exposure and composition all very good. Nice job. Thanks so much for sharing.

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 22-Jan-2011
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from marieann green


You have the patience of a saint
Fabulous capture
Well worth the wait
Technically excellent
Colors harmonious and pleasing
Enjoyed

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 22-Jan-2011
    Thank you so very much! When you have things like this going on you forget time. It was around 20 deg. and that was not a problem either.
Comment from donkeyoatey


Must have been fun watching him try to gulp this one down..pretty good sized fish for him. I like the water action, and the pose of your "fisherman". Donkeyoatey

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 22-Jan-2011
    Thank you so very much! I have a shot of him gulping him down and another with a lump in his throat. I will post them later.
Comment from Yukondick


Willie. Now you are getting into fish. Shows what a little persistence can provide. Nice exposure, good depth, nice separation and well composed. No added points available but would give them if I could

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 22-Jan-2011
    Thank you so much! I have always liked to go fishing. Just learning some new ways to catch them!
reply by Yukondick on 23-Jan-2011
    I think I will stick to flies
Comment from sorrento45


Very nice capture. Patience proved that the reward is worth it. Nice lighting, focus and composition but I feel sorry for the fish :0)

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 22-Jan-2011
    Thank you so very much! Poor Fish! LOL!
Comment from amfunny


nice done. I like how you captured his with the fish. Glad to see you managed to get a shot like this. Well done. Nice storytelling, too.

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 22-Jan-2011
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from R. Eugene Wallace


Wonderful photo of your prize and his prize. Makes for a great presentation. Careful with the contrast, I'm showing very little tone in the whites. Great photo and thanks for sharing your talent.

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 22-Jan-2011
    Thank you so very much! I know sometime I do get carried away with the contrast. Thanks for pointing it out!
reply by R. Eugene Wallace on 22-Jan-2011
    understand, you can look at histograms on photoshop and that should give you a good idea of tonal range. Check into histograms, you can change them also.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2011
    That is nice to know! Thank you so much!
Comment from Snappyviv


Terrific picture Willie. I don't know where to start in my praise for this. Its got it all, great light, lovely colours, reflections, simple composition, great focusing and story telling quality. Reckon this is on course for an all time best!

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 Comment Written 22-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 22-Jan-2011
    Thanks again for such a nice review and high score!
Comment from yourbren


What a great shot! Extremely well focused. It would do well in the rule of thirds but it is so great I can't help but love it. I think you could get this published in Best Nature Photography. You would have to re-crop to thirds but I really think they would take it.

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 22-Jan-2011
    Thank you so very much! Thanks for the tip Too!
reply by yourbren on 22-Jan-2011
    You are very welcome.