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24-DEC-2013 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Total Concentration

This Great Blue Heron was so intent on its prey that it didn't even notice me sneaking up on it. I was able to get pretty close for this shot, made at Alton Baker Park. How those skinny legs hold them up is amazing to me.

Nikon D1x ,Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
1/60s f/5.6 at 300.0mm hide exif
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Date/Time22-Dec-2013 22:34:53
MakeNikon
ModelD1x
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length300 mm
Exposure Time1/59 sec
Aperturef/5.6
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Carl H. Johnson09-Mar-2014 02:50
Looks like he about to strike!!!~V~
Judith Barnett14-Jan-2014 20:31
Absolutely one of your best! What an unusual pose!
anuschka06-Jan-2014 10:52
What a great shot and moment you caught here! V
Tom LeRoy03-Jan-2014 12:42
Marvelous shot especially with the D1x. V
janescottcumming01-Jan-2014 03:11
Wow!!! A beauty of a shot.
Pieter Bos31-Dec-2013 10:40
Superb!!! ~V
Paul Milholland30-Dec-2013 06:14
Absolutely wonderful! Not a typical pose with the feathers like that.
paplvr29-Dec-2013 13:10
Just wonderful. I love the detail on those feathers. Nice background too. Linda S
Eloine 28-Dec-2013 18:20
Best heron shot I've seen I think. I love the light on the head and the background looks like a painting. It's like the bird is coming out of the frame!
Julie Oldfield27-Dec-2013 21:42
Stunning capture!
Yiannis Pavlis27-Dec-2013 03:36
Fantastic shot..Great clarity.V
Sam Rua26-Dec-2013 19:43
Super capture and a great comp, Vern. V
MarcViskens26-Dec-2013 12:34
amazing
very nice caught
well done
marc
NealyBob26-Dec-2013 06:39
This is excellent in every way~!V
coaster26-Dec-2013 05:37
What a great capture!
Jack Hoying26-Dec-2013 04:30
Beautiful shot of the heron!
woody3426-Dec-2013 00:33
Wonderful close up for fantastic clarity of detail.The background sky looks threatening.V
Being Me25-Dec-2013 23:29
Fabulous detail! Huge vote!!
Guest 25-Dec-2013 22:24
This shot is very unusual. I have never seen a Heron in this pose and shot at this angle. I think this could be a prize winning photo! You caught this bird clearly and with a perfect pose.
Walter Otto Koenig25-Dec-2013 21:27
Very clear and sharp image. Nice with this pose. "V"
Laura Milholland25-Dec-2013 21:22
Such a very beautiful shot of him, Vern! Wonderfully artistic composition too. V
Guest 25-Dec-2013 21:21
perfect catch, Vern!
Robin Reid25-Dec-2013 19:53
Excellent.
Helen Betts25-Dec-2013 18:44
Superb capture, Vern! Pose and light are just outstanding. Merry Christmas to you and Carol, too! V.
Stan Wojick25-Dec-2013 17:15
This is absolutely outstanding! The kind of shot all of us would like to get.
parrothouse25-Dec-2013 16:52
One of your best heron pictures Vern. V
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS25-Dec-2013 16:23
Fantastic pose Vern and great shot, is this the same heron you where shooting when I seen you the other day. ~V~
Steve Thuman25-Dec-2013 15:04
Fantastic. One of your best closeups
Ed R 25-Dec-2013 15:02
Wonderful shot - VERY intent creature!
Ruth Voorhis25-Dec-2013 13:45
Marvelous catch, Vern! V
Irene Wehrli25-Dec-2013 12:50
Oh wow - what a pose, wonderful Vern!
Irene
danad25-Dec-2013 10:56
A superb capture ! V.
Stephanie25-Dec-2013 10:39
Gorgeous image Vern!!! BV
Merry Christmas to you and Carol! :)
joseantonio25-Dec-2013 09:31
great POV. You have done a lovely job capturing this.V
Guest 25-Dec-2013 08:52
Excellent catch Vern.
John Ewing25-Dec-2013 08:51
Yet another beauty, Vern. It'd look good in a square crop.
Milan Vogrin25-Dec-2013 08:49
Nice catch!
Pierre Schneider25-Dec-2013 08:23
Excellent superb catch Vern
Mike H.25-Dec-2013 08:22
Wow, super shot.
Long Bach Nguyen25-Dec-2013 08:15
beautiful
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Chris Cochems 25-Dec-2013 08:00
Very well done, Vern.
Linda & Pär Johansson25-Dec-2013 08:00
Incredible shot! V
Bea.25-Dec-2013 07:59
Brilliant catch, you surely are "The Heron Whisperer" Vern.
J Ponces25-Dec-2013 07:48
Now, this one is one of your best!!!!
Happy holidays....
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