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08-NOV-2013 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Confrontation!

It seems that these two Great Blue Herons at Delta Ponds had a serious disagreement over a Great White Egret. The one on the right finally backed down and went to a different spot in the pond. I am glad I was right there to see it all. I had a front row seat!

Nikon D3 ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/250s f/5.3 at 240.0mm iso320 full exif

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Arnie Peterschmidt14-Nov-2013 04:52
Great drama here, I would not want to joust with them.
Ali Majdfar10-Nov-2013 23:01
Stunning capture, lovely! ~V
Judith Barnett10-Nov-2013 18:05
I have seen this captured on tv, you are so lucky to capture this wonderful moment!
coaster10-Nov-2013 04:51
This is one fine capture!
Bryan Murahashi10-Nov-2013 04:01
Fabulous capture of this moment between the pair. V
Hank Vander Velde10-Nov-2013 03:22
Terrific action shot Vern.
Julie Oldfield10-Nov-2013 02:00
Stunning capture!
Frank Brault10-Nov-2013 00:45
A marvelous catch! They look like boxers in there corners. V
paplvr10-Nov-2013 00:30
Wow, thats superb! Awsome mating ritual and so sharp. Linda S
woody3409-Nov-2013 23:26
A wonderful capture of this this fascinating moment...V
momad3004409-Nov-2013 21:53
What a great shot!
Daniel Lamothe09-Nov-2013 20:59
Great composition and colors! V
Martin Lamoon09-Nov-2013 19:54
Well timed to catch this pair.
v
Ed Duverger09-Nov-2013 19:45
Interesting spectacle.
Irene Wehrli09-Nov-2013 19:15
Must have been a great spectacle! What a shot!
Irene
Walt 09-Nov-2013 18:58
Great detail - wonderful action! Timing and patience paid off big time!
Guest 09-Nov-2013 16:53
You certainly capture this scene nicely, Vern...
Excellent work...
Char09-Nov-2013 16:37
Excellent capture of this dance, Vern! \/
Richard Marcus09-Nov-2013 14:56
Wonderful capture and great timing! V.
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)09-Nov-2013 14:43
Nicely captured and beautiful work my friend.Vote
Paolo
Anitta09-Nov-2013 13:48
Oh wow.. You were lucky to witness an exciting moment! Great photo, Vern. V
Kuriacose Joseph09-Nov-2013 13:28
Awesome display. Perhaps human beings can solve their problems in this manner.
Stephanie09-Nov-2013 13:03
What a fabulous display! You certainly were in the right place at the right time! BV+
Linda & Pär Johansson09-Nov-2013 12:49
Awesome photo! V
David Jolley09-Nov-2013 12:22
Nice work.
John Ewing09-Nov-2013 08:31
You lookin' at me?
Monique Becker et Jean Luc Bocquillon09-Nov-2013 08:25
very nice
J Ponces09-Nov-2013 07:40
Very beautiful image of your favourite (also mine) Animals... V
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS09-Nov-2013 06:03
Vern, did you brake these two up playing ring master! ~V~
Helen Betts09-Nov-2013 05:47
Fascinating action you captured, Vern, and in perfect detail. V.
Guest 09-Nov-2013 05:21
great catch Vern.
Long Bach Nguyen09-Nov-2013 05:17
great shot Vern
Jack Hoying09-Nov-2013 05:17
Wow, you caught a very unique moment! Awesome.
joseantonio09-Nov-2013 05:11
Excellent capture..V
Bea.09-Nov-2013 05:01
What a wonderful capture of this territorial dispute, right place at the right time Vern.
Ruth Voorhis09-Nov-2013 03:10
Wonderful capture, Vern.
Carl Carbone09-Nov-2013 03:09
Great catch!
Chris Cochems 09-Nov-2013 02:49
Great moment, Vern.
Laura Milholland09-Nov-2013 02:22
One of your best, Vern! Wonderful to watch them dance like this.
Steve Thuman09-Nov-2013 02:17
Wow, not only a great scene to watch, but great poses for a photo. And look at that wing detail.
Paul Milholland09-Nov-2013 02:13
Quite a display!
Eloine 09-Nov-2013 02:09
I love it!!! What a great shot!
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