Comment from Mary Christman
Without his beak showing the fish looks like it was photoshopped there. Great photo, way to be there at the right time and right place!
Thanks for sharing! Thank

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2019

many thanks mary;
I never use photoshop

Comment from Lorafina
His his beak spearing right through the fish? That's how it looks to me. Pretty amazing. But if that's true how the get it off of there? It does like a look like a healthy size fish. And no, I don't think he wanted to show you what he caught. He knows you are a photographer so he wanted you to take his picture! And you did!

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2019

many thanks lauren;
the fish is just Inside his beak

Comment from nikman
Looks like and sounds like he wanted to parade his big capture to everyone! Your fine and off-centre composition is very suggestive of a proud display. Sharpness and exposure are good. Nicely done!

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2019

many thanks nik

Comment from Kelly Kiley
wow!! this is way kool picture.. he might as well been tring to show off to you.. he got the bigger fish!! lol.. you have a great shot here.. he looks like a rather good sized bird!! great shot!!!!

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2019

thanks so much

Comment from michiganmike
I have seen this same behavior. It seems that if the fish is quite large he might have a bit of trouble swallowing it. I guess that he might be concerned about dropping the fish while trying to align it head first. A large fish would probably get away if he was in the water.

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2019

many thanks again;
it is what I thought, but he didn't even try to swallow it when out of the water

Comment from suzannethompson2
Haha! I'm sure he did want you to see - he looks so proud. Excellent capture. Very good lighting and focus showing a nice clear image. Great composition. Suzanne

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2019

many thanks suzanne

Comment from Glenda White
That is amazing! I definitely think he was wanting to show you his "big" meal! You both definitely got a great catch that day :-) Great photo!! Good luck!

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2019

many thanks again Glenda

reply by Glenda White on 18-Aug-2019

Your welcome :-)

Comment from alaskapat
Nice capture, he possibly is showing you what a great fisherman he is! That's a big fish !well focused, nice clear image, exposure is managed well, his colors and tones show true. I see good detail in his feathers and love the way he is holding that fish! Well composed and presented!

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2019

thanks a lot Pat

Comment from liseworks
Nice and clear of this moving blue herron, (well I think its a blue),,looks a lot like ours,,anyway,,his fishing luck has changed, and he wanted privacy to enjoy it. lol

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2019

it is grey;
many thanks lise

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
Wow his beak even disappeared - what a mini drama hope he got it down without falling over
excellent capture and again at a very special moment - with a special situation - Mr. Special loll - super angle and perspective , great contrast and lighting, your shot is sharp in details and the story stands out - well seen well done

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2019

thanks so much again

reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 18-Aug-2019

Always welcome