Comment from Fotogenik
How lucky are you living so close to somewhere where you are able to sit & take some lovely photographs.
Clear sharp shot. Good lighting,great colours. Well done x

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from ademuro
Very nice image
Love the spread out wings
Very good colors throughout
Good background
Good clarity & focus
Good framing

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from old man bob
Huh I recognize this stump, and bird to.Nice shot like the depth of field you were able to get. The sharpness is right on, good color. Nice job another dollar 2.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2012

Thank you so very much! Maybe when we both go with the E3 and E5 we can get some like this. Maybe this fall I hope!

Comment from Radstyle
Nice capture. Great clarity, colors and exposure. Good framing and DOF to make the lovely bird really stand out.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from PhotosbySylvia
Wow this is an awesome shot of the heron taking off. I love to watch these beautiful birds. Fantastic details in this lovely shot.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Cassandra01
A great crisp shot of this big bird taking off. Love the neck feathers streaming in the breeze. Beautiful scenic background. Lovely composition. Excellent shot. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from adr1an
perfectly focused showing great detail with good depth initial impact colours contrasts & lighting in a well composed shot showing good technique & tech mods-well done & good luck!

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from ldycason
Well done! This really pulls me in. Good contrast and lighting. Centered well and interesting. Beautiful and great capture!

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2012

Thank you!

Comment from Art_by_Deanna
Very nice shot. Clarity is wonderful and your timing was great. Your patience is duely noted, as well..lol. He is a wonderful subject. Good lighting and composition. Good

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from photogrl72
I like this photo very much. The image of how it is ready to take off why still standing on the ledge from the lake. Very cool 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 great review and high score!