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Great Blue Heron

by Marc Dubuc

Gallery: AvianPosted January 10, 2011247 views9 comments
Image captured in March 2010 in Florida. This Heron caught 2 fish within a few minutes!

7D
Canon 70-300mm f 4.5-5.6 DO, 300mm, f5.6
Manual, ISO 200, 1/2000

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Angela McCain on January 10, 2011 at 11:10 PM
Nice action shot. Nice color and looks like some pretty good detail. The "larger" photo is the same size though. The crop seems a little tight all around.
Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments
Comment posted by Charles Gangas on January 10, 2011 at 11:19 PM
Every time I see a GBH kill shot I'm in awe of how well these bird hunt, this image reinforces that impression for me. I second Angela's nit re tightness but this is a very cool capture Marc. :toast:
Registered on August 12, 2009, 544 Posts, 2414 Comments
Comment posted by Michael Twaddell on January 10, 2011 at 11:29 PM
Nice detail, exposure, and the fish is a plus! I agree with the others that the comp is a bit tight. A 1200p larger version would be impressive.
Registered on August 16, 2007, 199 Posts, 2132 Comments
Comment posted by Marc Dubuc on January 10, 2011 at 11:50 PM
Here is a 2nd attempt to post a larger photo!!??
Registered on January 4, 2011, 59 Posts, 229 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Huff on January 11, 2011 at 1:30 AM
Wow, a awesome shot, Marc. Great detail and color.

Ron Huff
Registered on August 31, 2010, 69 Posts, 440 Comments
Comment posted by richard remington on January 11, 2011 at 8:45 AM
Marc,

Great detail and the fish is a big attraction. I agree with Angela though as the shot is cramped.

Rick
Registered on March 12, 2010, 105 Posts, 368 Comments
Comment posted by Dan Moore on January 11, 2011 at 4:44 PM
One to be proud of Marc! I agree with the nit about the crop-not a biggie.



Dan
Registered on February 11, 2010, 143 Posts, 1248 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 11, 2011 at 10:20 PM
Nice crisp image and neat action, Marc. It might have popped more with a lower angle, if it was possible. :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 12, 2011 at 9:56 PM
Hi Marc :wavey: A great action shot, with good detail and color. The crop is a bit tight..
Albert Darmo. Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments