Strike by Kevin Chester

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09-APR-2011

Strike

As a child I had a keen interest in Birds and I read about how the Heron uses its wings as cover to improve its vision before striking its prey. I never thought I would be lucky enough to capture it.

Canon EOS 30D
1/6400s f/6.3 at 439.0mm iso1250 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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carol j. phipps		21-Jan-2013 02:47
Lovely!

Mairéad		10-Apr-2011 20:49
Very interesting shot and info.

Colin Storey		10-Apr-2011 20:10
Stunning shot Kev, never seen or heard of that.

Johnny JAG		10-Apr-2011 19:27
Great timing, I've never seen that in 40 years of keen interest.

Al Chesworth		10-Apr-2011 18:30
Great timing Kevin and a lovely shot.

Phillip Normanton		10-Apr-2011 18:29
Looks like you're having bucketloads of fun with the new lens! Hope there'll be some boids around for you next weekend :o)

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