Ready to Strike by Nick Paoni

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20-Aug-2026

A Great Blue Heron fishing in the San Elijo Lagoon.

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Nikon Z 8
1/3200s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso400 full exif

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Fong Lam		01-Sep-2026 03:56
Perfect timing — the heron looks completely focused on its prey. Wonderful detail, reflection and sense of anticipation....V

joseantonio		01-Sep-2026 03:12
great capture of this long neck in action.V

Helen Betts		01-Sep-2026 03:01
Terrific shot of this heron intent on catching his next meal.

Julie Oldfield		01-Sep-2026 01:15
What an excellent capture of his stretch! They are huge. Nice reflection too. V

Dennis Hoyne		01-Sep-2026 00:22
I hope he caught something tasty!

Claude Gagnon		31-Aug-2026 21:08
Hunter at work!! Great capture :)) V

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