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31-AUG-2014 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

The Last Laugh?

This Great Blue Heron at Delta Ponds seems to be laughing about something. That bulge in its neck indicate it just found dinner. It caught something there, but I don't know what it was. If you look close you will see somthing in its beak! The light coming through its beak caught my eye. Looks like one healthy bird!


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Buz Kiefer06-Sep-2014 19:36
Great timing here, Vern . Vote.
Julie Oldfield03-Sep-2014 02:08
Great timing. Really nice.
woody3402-Sep-2014 05:10
Can see all the bits you pointed out(thanks) with your good timing for this shot.V
Dennis Camp02-Sep-2014 01:32
A tasty snack, nice capture
Jean D02-Sep-2014 00:13
Excellent capture and light. ~V
Frank Brault01-Sep-2014 22:18
A fabulous wildlife image! I love the backlighting of his beak and his happy expression. Terrific work. V
mart senior01-Sep-2014 21:04
Very nice capture
Paul Milholland01-Sep-2014 20:36
That does look like a mouthful on the way down. . . .
Barry Ailetcher01-Sep-2014 19:48
good shot
Walter Otto Koenig01-Sep-2014 18:56
Nice with this lighting and colors. "V"
John S 01-Sep-2014 17:34
Looks like a healthy and content bird!
Helen Betts01-Sep-2014 17:01
Excellent capture, and I particularly like the very nicely lit beak!
Judith Barnett01-Sep-2014 16:36
It is probably snickering about the frog who though it was going to get away!
joseantonio01-Sep-2014 16:32
Great capture of this beauty.V
Tom Munson01-Sep-2014 16:22
Terrific backlit image.
John Reynolds LRPS01-Sep-2014 16:11
Great capture, Vern. V.
Guest 01-Sep-2014 15:43
The lighting in this awesome image is perfect...
parrothouse01-Sep-2014 14:53
I didn't realize that the lower mandible is pouch-like, smaller but similar to a pelican.
Jim Coffman01-Sep-2014 13:08
Just excellent!!
Stephanie01-Sep-2014 12:25
I love how the lighting comes thru his birds large beak! Excellent and amusing capture Vern! BV
Guest 01-Sep-2014 12:12
Looks like he is trying to get the last bit swallowed. Good catch
Anitta01-Sep-2014 12:10
Excellent capture of this pretty heron. V
Hank Vander Velde01-Sep-2014 11:53
Great shot Vern. Maybe a big Bullfrog for dinner.
Ed Duverger01-Sep-2014 11:50
I would like to know the joke that made him laugh.Great capture.
Steve Thuman01-Sep-2014 11:29
A happy smile from swallowing a nice meal!
Guest 01-Sep-2014 11:16
He's a big boy! A fine and colorful capture, Vern.
Walt 01-Sep-2014 11:09
Great light - quiet action - circle of life - superb water and pads
Yvonne01-Sep-2014 10:28
Fine shot Vern! v
Johnnie Rogers 01-Sep-2014 10:01
I like the framing of the lily pads, the light shining through the beak gives a splash of colour. Is that a frog's leg I see disappearing down the Heron's throat?
John Ewing01-Sep-2014 08:18
Laughing or just wondering if it'll manage to swallow before it chokes?

I'm sure these dang birds don't appreciate how much attention you pay them and the wonderful press they get.
graham 01-Sep-2014 08:05
great shot just at the right time vern
Tom LeRoy01-Sep-2014 06:19
A wonderful and unique capture of this great bird in beautiful light! V
Long Bach Nguyen01-Sep-2014 06:07
wonderfully captured a laughing Heron
Bea.01-Sep-2014 06:03
Another excellent Heron shot.
Laura Milholland01-Sep-2014 05:57
A well-timed shot, Vern. And I agree with you - the light coming through the beak is terrific.
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