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27-MAY-2013 Vern Rogers Ifotabug fotos)

Liftoff From a Log

I saw this Great Blue Heron on a log at the pond In Alton Baker Park and figured it would take off sooner or later. So I waited and was rewarded with this photo. Just no doubting my love for herons. :)

Nikon D3 ,Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG/HSM
1/800s f/6.3 at 320.0mm iso360 full exif

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Judith Barnett30-May-2013 17:21
Your Heron flight pics have been awesome Vern!
Bill Klein30-May-2013 00:20
Outstanding capture, Vern! V!
Jack Hoying29-May-2013 11:22
Very nice action shot! Great results with the Sigma!
paplvr29-May-2013 03:37
I can't believe you got that great shot with that lens. Good for you. I'm tickled its working for you. Linda S
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS29-May-2013 00:59
Superb capture, I have shot a heron from that same spot.
Marisa Livet28-May-2013 19:59
Another excellent capture
John Reynolds LRPS28-May-2013 19:39
Great capture! V.
Char28-May-2013 16:54
Excellent timing on this capture, Vern! \/
Guest 28-May-2013 15:42
For their size they are such graceful birds...
Nice capture of it' lift-off, Vern...
Walter Otto Koenig28-May-2013 15:17
Superb in-flight shot of this Heron. Well done! "V"
sandra kroeger28-May-2013 14:43
Wonderful capture! GBHs are so neat.
Bob Moeller28-May-2013 13:21
Fabulous shot!! V
Sam Rua28-May-2013 13:04
And the detail is really good as well, especially for a flight shot.
Sam Rua28-May-2013 13:03
Really nice timing, Vern.
Jim Coffman28-May-2013 12:25
A very fine capture,Vern!
Clarence King28-May-2013 12:05
Excellent Vern, fine detail and composition of an in flight capture. v
Carl Carbone28-May-2013 11:23
Great timing! I saw many of these yesterday at the refuge but none as close.
Roger Bailey28-May-2013 11:09
A superb image, perfect timing. V
Stephanie28-May-2013 11:00
Excellent capture of this heron in flight! BV
Linda & Pär Johansson28-May-2013 10:28
Super shot! V
Yvonne28-May-2013 06:26
A bit of an arabesque eh... lovely shot! v
joseantonio28-May-2013 04:16
Excellent timing for the shot.V.
coaster28-May-2013 04:05
Terrific capture!
Bryan Murahashi28-May-2013 03:52
Fabulous capture of this Blue Heron in flight. V
Hank Vander Velde28-May-2013 01:25
Nice sharp take-off flight shot Vern.
Mike H.28-May-2013 01:17
Excellent -- beautifully caught display of its impressive flight plumage!
Yi Feng28-May-2013 01:01
Excellent shot.
bob_r28-May-2013 00:53
Terrific capture, Vern.
Julie Oldfield28-May-2013 00:52
Great catch!!
Laura Milholland28-May-2013 00:42
Wonderful, sharp image, Vern! Your patience paid off big-time!
Patti Hansen 28-May-2013 00:42
Beautiful!
J Ponces28-May-2013 00:35
Stunning moment and light! V
woody3428-May-2013 00:28
Fabulous capture, the details and light are outstanding...V
Bea.28-May-2013 00:24
An absolutely brilliant catch. You know your Herons Vern.
Chris Cochems 28-May-2013 00:22
Love the wings on this one.
Steve Thuman28-May-2013 00:20
Perfect "pose". The background really shows it off well.
graham 28-May-2013 00:17
super shot Vern well captured
parrothouse28-May-2013 00:16
A very nice capture. Perhaps your best in-flight Blue Heron image! V
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