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19-Feb-2026

The One That Got Away

Let me explain. The Cormorant on the left had just caught that fish and had almost swallowed it when it was chased by the one on the right. During the action the fish slipped out of the Cormorant's mouth and fell back into the water. Definitely the fish's lucky day.

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Dave Petersen Photography27-Feb-2026 12:37
Excellent timing and a great catch for you and almost the Cormorant. I like the sense of energy in this very dynamic moment. I also love to go fishing and I feel for the Cormorant but that is why they call it fishing, not catching. VV++
janescottcumming26-Feb-2026 23:29
Just when you thought you had it! Amazing catch.
Tom LeRoy26-Feb-2026 17:29
Lucky fish! Fantastic action shot. V
Marcia Rules26-Feb-2026 14:04
Stunning capture of the agony of defeat! VVV~
Patricia Kay26-Feb-2026 12:52
A great story telling image Nick…happy the fish got away….BV
carol j. phipps26-Feb-2026 12:50
Outstanding timing! Thanks for sharing the rest of the story. Vote
Fong Lam26-Feb-2026 05:22
Wow! Incredible timing, you can almost feel the tension between the two cormorants — looks like the fish had its own escape plan! V
Julie Oldfield26-Feb-2026 01:23
Great action! The fish is lucky. V
globalgadabout25-Feb-2026 20:10
love the action, and the fishes' pardon..
Bryan Murahashi25-Feb-2026 04:13
Fabulous capture of this chase.
joseantonio25-Feb-2026 03:37
great timing for this capture.V.
Helen Betts25-Feb-2026 03:30
Perfect timing to catch this dramatic scene.
Bob B.25-Feb-2026 02:08
Wonderful image! The fish had a great story to tell his friends! V
Dennis Hoyne25-Feb-2026 01:57
I hate when eating a meal gets interrupted! cool shot!
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