Comment from Royal-USNR
Willie, I can't thank you enough for the wonderful information you pass on with your work. This is truly so very beautiful and educational. You have a wonderful disposition with nature and it's wild life.
Sharing it in photo form and story is so very nice of you.
Great shot, thanks again. Royal

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012

Thank you so very much! These birds are fasinating to me and anything I can pass on is my pleasure!

Comment from nikonbug
Another fine shot. I know where there is a colony of herons but can't get anywhere close enough to capture what you have. You caught the bird in a great maneuver. Composition nicely cropped, The blue sky just adds to the already nice shot.

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from mamamary
What a great capture. The sky is a bueautiful color of blue. The mother? seems to be keeping watch over it's little ones. The lighting is great and the focus is great. Great technique.

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from phil1950
Fantastic shot with great timming and composition loke the blue of the sky in the background nice lighting great story telling and POV well captured

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Tony B
Nice action capture Wille, I like how blue the sky is, nice framing with the tree branches and good wing action on our friend, well put together.

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from foureyes
whoa, good timing there! I love the way momma's legs are outstretched for the landing. Nice and sharp.

The branches and the next form a sort of U that leads up to the bird.

This might also make a good b/w. My only reservation is that the sky is a bit boring and in b/w might be more so.

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Sange
Fabulous landing shot of this magnificent bird Will! I am documenting a couple here in Florida. AMAZING to see and photograph.. great shot.. clarity.. colors...nicely done!

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012

Thank you so very much! Have you found them on the nest? This bird is fasinating to me!

reply by Sange on 11-Mar-2012

Yes.. I have the building of the nest to the juveniles being fed.. the great blues are amazing to watch during mating season.

Comment from Msgt Clark
Great shot Wilie looking forward to more.
Good focus
Good lighting
Good composition
Good initial impact
Good center of interest
Good overall presentation
Thanks for sharing. Dave

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012

Thank you so very much! I will be glad when I can get some shots of the babies!

Comment from Anne
This is an amazing picture the way you took it. You were sure in the right place at the right time for this one. I like the ay you caught her coming in for a landing like this. That nest looks so big. Must be great to see the like this. They are such beautiful birds. If there were no sycamores, what would they nest in? An excellent and beautiful picture.

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012

Thank you so very much! I don't know what other trees. This is my first time to see them on the nest! All of the nests are in sycamores. I don't see why there would be a difference.

Comment from preston.grindle
Very nice shot. Lighting, focus, depth of field and composition are great. It looks like he's a bit big for that nest. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012

Thank you so very much! They are still working on the nest. They should be laying eggs soon.