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Great Blue Heron

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herons on ice

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Comment from jacquile


What a fantastic shot and how lucky you are to be able to witness these scenes. The wing expansion is phenomenal and the feather detail is unbelievable. Marvelous work.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much for a good review and high score!
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


I simply love your nature pictures. They come out lively and a pleasure to view. The colours and light are perfect which shows your skill. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from amfunny


Ha... I am more fascinated by his feet action than I am by his food. LOL.. Excellent job on this. Very well focused.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much! They do have fancy foot work!
Comment from Ufoureah


Beautiful photograph. Focus and clarity are great, as are the composition and colors. Like your capture especially with a fish in hid=s beak. brilliant capture .... Thank you for sharing your beautiful photograph.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much for a great review and high score!
Comment from sweetpotatoe168


Awesome catch! I like the wings goes up. Nice posed of this bird. Good colors. Over all great job! Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from marieann green


You're the man, Willie. Another great post. Really interesting notes. Colors, clarity and composition are a lll excellent. Well done

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from charlenew


I sure do love this pic. It really amazing shot. It sure would be nice if I could get a shot like this one. We have one that hangs around all time where I live. He isn't easy to get, but yours is great. I like how you capture it taking off with the fish. Good color, focus, and lighting. Well Done!

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much! They are all shy but if you get lucky and see him you may get the chance!
reply by charlenew on 29-Apr-2012
    You are welcome! I have seen him, but I don't like to many pictures I like. I have taken plenty. Maybe I will send some later. You can give me your view. Charlene
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2012
    You need to start off with a fast shutter speed 1000/sec ISO 400 with the fstop around f8. take a few test shots and look at them and make adjustments. You will need a long lens. I use a 300mm. Always remember whether it is people or animals concentrate the focus on the eye if you cant see the eye use the head. Then after the download adjust the brightness and contrast. I hope this helps! I would be glad to look at your shots!
reply by charlenew on 30-Apr-2012
    I will do that. Thank you!
Comment from canon shooter


Another great capture!! Your lighting, color and sharpness are all wonderful. It sounds like you will be very busy take bird photos.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much! I will spend every day down there if the weather permits and if the wife don't find something for me to do!
Comment from Skyangel02


I think you were in the right spot at the right time and must have very fast reflexes to get a shot like this. It is amazing with the birds wings up and the fish in its beak.
Very well done.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much! I shoot sequential fire. The second he moves I hold the button down and may shoot 30 shots or more.
reply by Skyangel02 on 30-Apr-2012
    Great idea. Thanks for the tip.
Comment from Sange


Outstanding Willie! Love the action here! Catch of the day! Fab details and excellent stop action. Awesome wing and water movement. The reflection and details on this are superb! Well done!

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much for a great review and high score!