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15-Sep-2019

Ruffled feathers

I guess the heron got tired of the standoff with the ducks (three pictures back), who refused to move out of his way, so he just went around them. I thought his feathers, which are usually so neat, looked somewhat ruffled here.

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by Pbase are decidedly unsharp.

Beware of those scary ducks! posted earlier:

Nikon Z 7 ,Nikkor AF-S 300/4E PF ED VR with FTZ adapter
1/1000s f/8.0 at 300.0mm iso500 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Julie Oldfield24-Sep-2019 00:57
Great timing. The ducks don’t seem impressed. V
Colin Storey20-Sep-2019 21:42
Wonderful detailed action image.
Jim Coffman20-Sep-2019 21:18
You slipped this one in here without me knowing! Nice capture of your old buddy!!
Martin Lamoon20-Sep-2019 20:49
Well captured Helen.
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Apostolos Tikopoulos20-Sep-2019 19:44
Very beautiful and lovely heron shot. V.
Regine L.20-Sep-2019 19:17
Herons don't seem to have a sense of humor. Superb close-up. V
Blandine Mangin20-Sep-2019 18:24
beautiful capture ! v
bill friedlander20-Sep-2019 17:20
Superb shot, the detail in the plumage is excellent. V
Tom Munson20-Sep-2019 16:29
Beautiful capture, Sharp.
hayl20-Sep-2019 14:50
Your photo really shows the variety of feathers on its body plus that huge foot - a strangely beautiful bird.
Industrial Heritage20-Sep-2019 14:46
Well the ruffled feathers is because he raised his wings a bit I think. Great image of a bird I don't want to see near my pond
Raymond20-Sep-2019 13:44
I love those feathers, the colors are so beautiful … great timing
Nick Paoni20-Sep-2019 13:05
Love the feather detail and the one foot up pose.
danad20-Sep-2019 07:53
Superb details ! V.
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal20-Sep-2019 07:29
Beautiful details and tack sharp, nice shot. V
Charlene Ambrose20-Sep-2019 07:18
A fine image of those ruffled feathers - great detail! V
Ika Zinka Eferl20-Sep-2019 07:10
Great catch Helen. Fantastic detail of feathery head and body of this beautiful bird. V
Ursula Miller20-Sep-2019 06:06
A great capture, Helen! V
MarcViskens20-Sep-2019 05:11
Very beautiful Helen