Poor Kermit!

Gallery: AvianPosted August 8, 2010321 views19 comments

Another of the images I found at the Ridgefield NWR in Washington State last week. I had rounded a corner along the River S Area and happened upon this GBH just as he had snagged dinner.

Many thanks to Mia for her invaluable assistance with this image.

D300
300mm
1/3200 @ f4
TC-14E II
0EV

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Kenneth Arni on August 8, 2010 at 9:00 PM

Poor frog,

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on August 8, 2010 at 9:18 PM

Great to get him with a huge frog like this Chuck, I've had a similar experience at Ridgefield but the heron had a snake. To my eye the head of the heron doesn't look as sharp as the middle of the back. I think if you had stopped down to F5.6 or so you probably could have gotten a lot more of the bird tack sharp.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on August 8, 2010 at 9:19 PM

The frog seems quite reserved to its fate... a great image but I think the frog could use another round of sharpening

- Luke

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 8, 2010 at 10:16 PM

I love the expressions on both the heron and the frog, Charles. Sweet composition as well. The Heron seems just a bit soft, but I'd take this image any day. I suspect this is an invasive bullfrog, so I'm rooting for the heron.

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Comment posted by denise ippolito on August 8, 2010 at 10:32 PM

Wow! Excellent capture. The frog hanging is killer!!!

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on August 9, 2010 at 7:59 AM

Great pose and setting, frog looks resigned to its fate. Ditto Nate's comments re f stop.

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on August 9, 2010 at 8:10 AM

That frog is very compelling with those big legs hanging down and those buggy eyes so apparent. I especially like the light you caught on the prey to make it such an effective part of what's going on here. I agree with the nits but think this is a neat capture Chuck.

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Comment posted by Bill Maile on August 9, 2010 at 8:30 AM

That is one great image Chuck!! The frog's big eyes bulging, legs dangling. I just think the timing on this was awesome.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on August 9, 2010 at 11:51 AM

Great moment! And poor frog.

D&L

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Comment posted by Darren Colello on August 9, 2010 at 12:35 PM

Nice timing, excellent image.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on August 9, 2010 at 2:22 PM

Sweet capture Chuck

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Eric Diller on August 9, 2010 at 3:50 PM

Priceless the way that frog is hanging! Nice capture, great timing!

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on August 9, 2010 at 10:55 PM

Chuck,

The frog dangling out of the heron's bill is impressive in its size and the neat pose it is in. I like the habitat in the setting and how clearly the tongue of the heron can be seen. I like the light, the mud stained legs and tail feathers, I guess this bird didn't mind getting dirty for dinner. You were able to get a good angle too. Very nice behavior shot!

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on August 10, 2010 at 11:41 AM

Awesome capture

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Comment posted by May Haga on August 10, 2010 at 1:03 PM

Great catch Chuck.
May

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Comment posted by Giorgio Gregori on August 10, 2010 at 5:47 PM

Excellent capture, the uncommon ( in size ) prey makes the shot.
Giorgio

Registered on November 16, 2007, 87 Posts, 793 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Olsen on August 10, 2010 at 10:08 PM

The expressions on both the bird and frog are great!!
Nice detail in the heron's eye and mouth.
Very nice capture!