Comment from KellieO
This is fantastic. I have tried so many times to get a good shot of these blue herons. Excellent timing! Great color and detail to the bird!

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2012

Thank you so very much! It takes a lot of time and patience!

Comment from dodgement
Great shot of the bird, Good focus, I do find it a touch dark, Just a touch. It is central so I would crop its rear.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Stacey Nagy
This is a beautiful and well timed capture! It was well worth your wait. The colors and
lighting are wonderful. And the details are great!
Stacey

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2012

Thank you so very much Stacey!

reply by Stacey Nagy on 12-Aug-2012

You are very welcome!
Stacey

Comment from gidavidson
Yes, they are a very cautious bird, not easy to get up close. Super stop action, focus and like the natural bg all framed well for all to see and review.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Daddy'sGirl12
It was worth the wait coz you have captured him beautifully. The exposure and focus are both excellent showing the great details and clarty of the subject. You have adjsted the brightness and contrast perfectly. Great cropping,framing,and composition as well. As always,great job!

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2012

Thank you so very much for a great review and high score!

reply by Daddy'sGirl12 on 13-Aug-2012

You're very much welcome :)

Comment from EvaB
Great shot, wonderful color and exposure. Excellent focus and timing. Nicely composed. This is an amazing shot.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2012

Thank you so very much for a good review and high score!

Comment from Sam S
This is a great capture of the heron in take off mode. I like his spread out wings. They are such a fantastic bird in flight. Good composition, focus and detail. Good artist notes. Well done. Thanks for sharing. Good luck in the contest. Sam

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from suenethery
Great shot. Excellent choice for the contest. Good luck.
I like the clarity. I like the focus. Thanks for the description. Bravo.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2012

Thank you so very much for a great review and high score!

Comment from Christine389
Perfect timing here to get this great action shot of the heron. Wonderful composition - that tree stump really adds to the scene and lovely clarity too.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from marieann green
Beautiful capture and great entry for the contest. Colors, composition and clarity are all excellent. Very nicely done

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2012

Thank you so very much!