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12-Jul-2020 copyright Elizabeth Bickel

Air Traffic

Not my greatest shot of a Great Blue Heron, but a "feel good" photo from Stay-at-Home isolation.

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Today's coronavirus news is that the United States has set itself up for a model of how NOT to handle a pandemic. Details can be found in any legitimate news source. "The Florida Department of Health has reported at least 15,299 new Covid-19 cases, the highest number of new cases in a single day by any state since the coronavirus pandemic began. Still, Disney World reopened today. Across the country, more than half the states are dealing with increased rates of new cases compared to last week. Deaths are also going up. Now, some state and local leaders are at odds over what to do next."
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I absolutely was not expecting a Heron to fly over head just before sunset. He was pretty much up there is the stratosphere; probably hurrying back to his night nesting place. I was photographing something else, and add no time to change the camera settings. Fortunately, an instinctual reflex got me the above image. I didn't have time to think. The photo is not at all close to magazine quality. Still, it is a reminder that even with being stuck at home, wildlife photo opts will still come to you. "Staying safe" doesn't mean totally giving up all of your former life.


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Zoltán Balogh20-Jul-2020 08:59
Outstanding capture! V
Range View 13-Jul-2020 22:59
A very good quality shot considering the reaction time was so fast.
Barbara
Nestor Derkach13-Jul-2020 19:47
I like the evening light painting the Heron nicely as his downward path with nice form is capture nicely.
Nice stop action shot and exposure very nice.
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Graeme13-Jul-2020 16:49
You did a great job with this momentary decision to capture this heron, Liz. Looks like Covid is getting out of control again in the USA!! V
John Reynolds LRPS13-Jul-2020 14:28
Better than many of mine!
Carl Carbone13-Jul-2020 12:41
Good job reacting to the situation. We all have shots like this. One good thing that could come from so many staying home is that people would either rekindle their love for nature or begin one.
waterfalls man13-Jul-2020 11:59
Great capture V!!
joseantonio13-Jul-2020 11:48
I love this in flight capture.V.
Hank Vander Velde13-Jul-2020 10:51
Nice flight shot from home. Looks like you got some golden light on it.