Full Extension by Nick Paoni

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26-Dec-2021

Full Extension

The Great Blue Heron has a wingspan of about 6 feet, and it uses every inch of that to generate the lift to get airborne. This image was captured during the golden hour at California's San Elijo Lagoon.

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Nikon D500
1/2000s f/4.0 at 300.0mm iso400 full exif

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lucanton		03-Jan-2022 17:18
superbement présentée ! V

danad		03-Jan-2022 11:13
Great light and pose ! V

Charlene Ambrose		03-Jan-2022 06:29
Beautifully captured in the morning light! V

Bryan Murahashi		03-Jan-2022 04:22
Beautifully captured.

Julie Oldfield		03-Jan-2022 01:12
Superbly timed to catch the graceful liftoff. V

LynnH		02-Jan-2022 22:32
So graceful. And you've caught that well. V

Marcia Rules		02-Jan-2022 20:22
Spectacular image and light, timing, comp = top!

globalgadabout		02-Jan-2022 19:38
fantastic light...the vertical pull of the reeds plays well with the liftoff moment..

Neil Marcus		02-Jan-2022 19:31
So impressive. I envy your experience to see it occur. "V"

joseantonio		02-Jan-2022 16:08
lovely colors and a nice pose.V.

Helen Betts		02-Jan-2022 16:06
Perfect shot of this beautiful heron lifting off. Love the warm light and backdrop as well.

Jeff Real		02-Jan-2022 15:49
Such excellent work to capture the exact moment and do it with all of the beauty intact! I love it. V

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