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GBH Fish Toss
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GBH Fish Toss

by Roger Leekam

Gallery: AvianPosted August 16, 2013177 views8 comments
Canon7D,Canon400mm5.6lens,1/1600sec,f5.6,ISO400. Morning sun, approx 80% of original w crop left & bottom. Got several shots of his meal, unfortunately this is the only one to which I had to add 1cm of canvas at top.

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8 comments
Comment posted by Roger Leekam on August 16, 2013 at 11:48 AM
In case anyone doesn't know, Great Blue Herons & similar birds toss the fish before swallowing so that it goes down the right way.
Registered on May 28, 2009, 83 Posts, 646 Comments
Comment posted by Verdon on August 16, 2013 at 12:06 PM
nice catch, both of you, love expression of the fish, simply OUTSTANDING!!! :toast:
Registered on June 10, 2011, 147 Posts, 1444 Comments
Comment posted by Peter J. Morrissey on August 16, 2013 at 1:31 PM
You just have to love nature. Great shot.

Peter
Registered on July 3, 2011, 188 Posts, 969 Comments
Comment posted by Mia McPherson on August 16, 2013 at 8:49 PM
I like the open bill of the heron and good look at the eyes.

The fish looks like the domesticated Shubunkins I used to raise in my backyard pond, the herons and bullfrogs used to eat them.
Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments
Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on August 16, 2013 at 8:58 PM
Roger,
Wonderful timing. I really like the close up of the head and the fish, not to mention the drops of water in mid air.
Registered on March 13, 2011, 326 Posts, 1679 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on August 17, 2013 at 1:50 AM
Sweet flight shot Roger :biggrin: Almost looks like the fish is jumping into the herons beak. Great close-up of this action, nice exposure work too.
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by Ray Whitt on August 20, 2013 at 7:58 AM
Sweet shot! Excellent instant you've captured.

Ray
Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on August 22, 2013 at 7:05 PM
Super shot Roger, love the illusion of the fish jumping into the heron's beak. Maybe a touch more room up top if you have it, nicely done! :toast:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments