Great Blue Heron by Tom Munson

Tom Munson | all galleries >> Galleries >> herons__egrets > Great Blue Heron


22-FEB-2009	Tom Munson

He tried and tried but just couldn't get it swallowed.

Canon EOS 40D ,Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM
1/750s f/9.5 at 700.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

Len		10-Jul-2009 03:42
Great catch-Both!! V.

Barbara Read and Fred Schaad		04-Jul-2009 00:30
I sometimes bite off more than I can chew, also. :o) Great shot! V

Jean D		03-Jul-2009 23:45
Stunning capture and quite remarkable that it would even try to swallow such a large meal, Tom!

lou_rozensteins		03-Jul-2009 23:44
Amazing! Did he have to let it go again? Great details. Well done. voted.

bill friedlander		03-Jul-2009 20:16
Wow! The biggie that didn't get away. Lovely light and good timing. V

Char		03-Jul-2009 19:00
Hi Tom, Amazing light and details on this scene! Perfect capture. \/

Peter Stahl		03-Jul-2009 18:50
An amazing capture for him and you. Excellent job Tom! ~

Tom Torbert		03-Jul-2009 18:08
I have been wondering about this.. Thanks for posting the result.. Excellent action image.. V

Sam Rua		03-Jul-2009 15:47
Nice capture, Tom. Light, color and detail are all great. I wonder what becomes of the fish after an unsuccessful meal...

Lise De Serres		03-Jul-2009 14:08
Great shot Tom, what a perfect timing to capture this scene!!

Jess. ( Lady.D.)		03-Jul-2009 14:03
Wow the fish is bigger than the Heron, great shot Tom.....

Guest		03-Jul-2009 11:34
sometimes I have the same problem : ) great catch

Guest		03-Jul-2009 08:45
Wow, what a catch for both of you! V!

Yi Feng		03-Jul-2009 03:18
Wonderful timing on this one Tom!

Guest		03-Jul-2009 02:38
Great moment (for the bird)!! Excellent timing! V!

Guest		03-Jul-2009 02:36
Another great image Tom. The light is superb. Herons need teeth.

Liz Bickel		03-Jul-2009 02:06
Wow! That's a mouthful!

January Grey		03-Jul-2009 01:46
Oh MY! That's one ambitious Heron! Fantastic catch, Tom! V~

Hank Vander Velde		03-Jul-2009 01:36
Terrific catch Tom. I didn't think he could swallow that whopper.

Type your message and click Add Comment

It is best to login or register first but you may post as a guest. Enter an optional name and contact email address. Name
Name Email
help	private comment