Reviews from

Taking the Plunge

Great blue heron fishing

9 total reviews 
Comment from helvi2


Hi LeaAnn, I can see why you were in the top three of the Action Contest! Congratulations!!!! :o) This is a great shot! I love the intensity of he splash the heron caused going after that carp! Too bad he missed! The focus is fantastic! The splash is exceptionally sharp! Your timing was exceptional to! You really nailed the strike of the heron. Wish I had a six left. This truly deserves six stars! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2021


reply by the author on 05-Aug-2021
    Thank s so very much,Nancy for the great review and comments, I truly appreciate them! :) LeeAnn
reply by helvi2 on 06-Aug-2021
    You're more than welcome!Loved your shot LeeAnn! :o) Nancy
Comment from iPhone7


Great action photo you have captured here LeeAnn. Caught the action at exactly the right instant. Great clarity and position in the frame

Big congratulations in placing in the contest ~ Steve

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2021


reply by the author on 03-Aug-2021
    Thanks very much, Steve!
Comment from MKFlood


the bird thought you were paparazzi..he is saying "glub glub glub..NO COMMENT!' LOL. nice capture. the clarity is great. the capture of the light is great. the angle of the shot of this bird diving its head in the water is great. the image is balanced and eye interesting to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021
    He was right-lol!
Comment from JirinaInspire


This is definitely some action going on in here.
The timing to capture all this activity is great.
Presentation with the quiet blue water is nice contrast.
Great details and overall pleasing presentation.
Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021
    Thanks so very much for your review and well wishes!
reply by JirinaInspire on 28-Jul-2021
    Absolutely k so much welcome.
Comment from nikman


A good looking nature image posted here! Your fine and classical composition captures a good view of the action out there. Like the wings and the splashes. Exposure and sharpness are good. Nicely taken!

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2021
    Thank you!
Comment from supergold


the heron missed the fish but no problem; he will get another one at his next strike; but you didn't miss an outstanding stop action with such sharp focus and details;

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2021
    Thanks so very much!
Comment from michiganmike


A very nicely timed shot. I like the reflection and the splashing water. Great details in the heron's feathers and fine colors. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2021
    Many thanks!
Comment from cleo85


This stop-in-action is outstanding. The splash and the water drops seem frozen in midair. I guess the bird is fooling in the water, as little kids do in a bathtub. Your photo has good depth, is perfect focused and exposed and treated with mixed media. I enjoy the sharpness of detail and the realism of color and light. The distorted reflection is interesting. The bird is perfect placed within the frame. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2021
    Thank you very much for the wonderful review!
reply by cleo85 on 20-Jul-2021
    You're very welcome! :o)
Comment from Sean T Phelan


That drained pool attracted on excellent Photographer to it as well,LeeAnn,and she captured a pleasingly 'Out of the Ordinary' picture of this popular wetland bird! : )
It's a very 'Good Show' of a presentation,my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2021
    This is the nicest review I have ever received,and I appreciate it more than you know,THANK YOU,Sean !!! :)
reply by Sean T Phelan on 20-Jul-2021
    You're Most Welcome,LeeAnn! : D