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19-APR-2010 Vern Rogers (fotabug)

Tasty Treat

D2x-041910-190

I watched this Great Blue Heron hunting this morning in the West Eugene Wetlands and got some shots of it with its catch. But I found this one amusing, as it is about to swallow whatever it caught.

Nikon D2x ,Sigma 600mm f/8.0 Mirror
1/250s f/8.0 at 600.0mm iso800 full exif

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Laura Milholland22-Apr-2010 21:08
Thanks, Vern. A terrific image. Perfectly timed on your part!
Eloine 22-Apr-2010 05:07
I like this! Looks like he is laughing at you :)
Steve Thuman21-Apr-2010 02:33
Great catch Vern. Any idea what he caught? Maybe a frog?
Rebecca Leberman 20-Apr-2010 23:35
Fantastic shot of a very lovely subject.
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS20-Apr-2010 13:32
Great catch Vern,and the Heron!
Mark Krauss20-Apr-2010 12:56
I thought it was a Heron, but it looks like you caught a swallow!
Ann20-Apr-2010 12:50
Great catch, Vern.
Clay Swatzell 20-Apr-2010 12:34
Mmmmmm, tasty...
Bea.20-Apr-2010 12:12
Wel caught Vern, shows up nicely against the background.
Jack Hoying20-Apr-2010 10:55
Gulp..Gulp..
Roger Bailey20-Apr-2010 08:23
Looks like you caught him on the swallow.
Ed Duverger20-Apr-2010 08:03
When you are hungry...
Rich Strobel20-Apr-2010 06:01
Good one Vern, I love the way they "toss" their food before eating!!
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