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20-NOV-2007 Gary Martin

Heron
by Gary Martin

Penclacwydd, Llanelli

Took this heron shot from a hide about 50 yards away. It was a beautiful calm autumn morning as can be witnessed by the lack of ripples. The weak November sunlight helped produce an almost perfect reflection. Flipping this image gives other interesting possibilities in post processing. Lens used - Canon 100-400 f/4-5.6 L IS.


Some of the other contenders are here.


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Barry S Moore08-Mar-2008 00:05
Brilliant work. So idyllic. ~V~
Martin Schiff05-Jan-2008 07:40
Beautiful job with the reflection and background. Great image.
Guest 04-Jan-2008 10:01
Outstanding shot. My pick.
Guest 03-Jan-2008 13:42
this one is my favorite! perfect reflection!!
Guest 03-Jan-2008 03:24
Perfect reflection - can even see the fuzzies on top of his head. My favorite of your four.
Terri Steele02-Jan-2008 21:17
Great shot Gary.... my pic, but what a hard choice to make! ;)
Ron Crain01-Jan-2008 20:23
Fabulous, my pick of your four.
routerer30-Dec-2007 23:00
Mirror image.
Terrific shot.
john.
Ramiek30-Dec-2007 20:20
this is great, my choice
Guest 30-Dec-2007 06:03
You had 4 difficult images to pick from, but the reflection in this image makes it my favorite of your 4. A beautiful image.
J Bryan Kramer30-Dec-2007 02:44
Great reflection and bird shot
Sayer30-Dec-2007 00:27
Fantastic reflection.... like glass.
Bob Gilley29-Dec-2007 03:55
Spellbinding photo Gary. This is my pick of the four.
Guest 29-Dec-2007 01:41
Very nice Gary....I love reflections!
Guest 29-Dec-2007 01:21
Tough choice, but I think this is my pick. Just such a top shot! The mouse is 2nd :)
Rod Rees 29-Dec-2007 00:58
You made the most of a perfect moment. Couldn't be better. Easily my pick.
maryS29-Dec-2007 00:53
There is a tie between this photo and the mouse....so the mouse wins. :) This is a stunning capture though.
Joan Thompson28-Dec-2007 23:49
goodness, what a stunning reflection. Beautiful photo
Guest 28-Dec-2007 22:16
Who was more patient here, you or the heron? My pick of your 4. - Mark
Guest 28-Dec-2007 19:35
Wonderful catch.
Guest 28-Dec-2007 18:05
A marvellous composition - a great study of concentration ... the mirror-like water gives a perfect reflection
Guest 28-Dec-2007 17:51
Fabulous shot Gary - love the detail on the feathers on it's back .. perfect reflection as well..
Regina 28-Dec-2007 17:22
This is my favorite of your four. It seems to be caught in the most crystal clear moment.
Patty Dawson28-Dec-2007 17:11
this one is my favorite. I love the perfect reflection!
Gerlinde 28-Dec-2007 16:58
This is my favorite. Also a great view rotated. Looks like two eybealling each other.
Guest 28-Dec-2007 16:09
I'm not sure but it looks like a differently processed image (in the original the water was greish). Now I like this one the best and your robin. I really can't choose...
Beryl Hauri-Gersch28-Dec-2007 15:32
I love this photo for its simple clarity-
Guest 28-Dec-2007 14:43
Beautiful detail and textures in this photo. I love the mirror image!
Guest 28-Dec-2007 13:51
Just fantastic..
Suzette A Paduano28-Dec-2007 13:49
WOW this is great!
Awesome catch, I love the still water!!
Len Philpot28-Dec-2007 13:19
My favorite of the four. They're all strong, but this one is just about flawless. Great composition.