Comment from adrianart
WOW Willie this is fantastic!

A perfect action moment that is so very well taken.

The detail is just superb, the light on the heron is also superb and I love the pose, well done my friend on another fabulous nature study.

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from manicowl
The quality and clarity of this wonderful shot are there for all to see. The focus so sharp the eye of the heron is a main feature unusual in a bird this size.

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Geokat
Amazing shot Willie, and certainly worth the wait. Right place at the right time with some patience thrown in, and you have captured a great one. Beautiful focus, lighting, and camera skills.

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from chickadee
WOW, how impressive is this Willie! A great capture of the great blue with all the perfect attributes, such as focus,d.o.f.,color, framing! Best of luck in the contest!! Stunning!!
/Chickadee

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2011

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from cen12964
Nice shot. Good initial impact, lighting, depth of field, clarity and composition. Thanks for sharing. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2011

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from MsPenny
Nice photo. Good action shot and clarity of the bird is amazing. I like the framing and composition. The image could have been a bit sharper. where you using a tripod or was this handheld?

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2011

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2011

Thank you so very much! This was hand held! A trypod for a shot like this would not work!