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27-JAN-2019

Down the hatch

Very similar to the previous picture, but I found the heron’s “expression” quite interesting when swallowing the fish.

It snowed a little today, but we are in for Arctic temperatures over the next few days. The lake was half frozen when we took these pictures on Sunday, and I suspect it will be entirely iced over by Thursday, meaning the heron and other birds won’t have any access to food. I hate to say it, but I think he’ll be gone the next time we check in on him. Tim didn’t see any birds in the gardens this evening, only the geese flying away.

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by Pbase are decidedly unsharp.

The comics, posted earlier:

Nikon Z 7 ,Nikkor AF-S 300/4E PF ED VR with FTZ adapter
1/1000s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso640 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Jola Dziubinska28-Dec-2021 00:56
A fish sandwich! V.
MarcViskens16-Sep-2019 15:52
excellent shot Helen
Alexander Kazakov17-Feb-2019 12:11
Wow! V
Zoltán Balogh03-Feb-2019 12:31
Magnificent capture. V
Julie Oldfield02-Feb-2019 15:42
Excellent capture. Great water droplets. V
Claude Gagnon30-Jan-2019 20:35
Wow, amazing sharp portrait Helen :))
Tom LeRoy30-Jan-2019 19:10
Maybe this is the starter course for his fish dinner, excellent capture. V
Nirvan Hope30-Jan-2019 18:25
Excellent! I see he likes a big leaf salad with his fish!
Tom Munson30-Jan-2019 17:19
Amazing capture. Great work!
Blandine Mangin30-Jan-2019 17:04
un très beau gros plan de ce héron ! v
bill friedlander30-Jan-2019 16:47
Excellent details. The drops are amazing. V
Dave Berry30-Jan-2019 16:25
Great detail that we don't usually see. Wonderful shot. V
Jeff Real30-Jan-2019 16:21
What a super job with the moment and detail!
I need him to help me with my leaves!
V
danad30-Jan-2019 15:44
Stunning close-up ! V.
Marisa Livet30-Jan-2019 15:17
Fantastic and lively scene. You captured it so well!
Jim Coffman30-Jan-2019 15:17
Perfectly captured, Helen...
carabias30-Jan-2019 14:47
This heron, I love how he devours food! Lovely capture, Helen. BV
Chris Morton30-Jan-2019 12:14
don't think she ordered the salad course
victorswan30-Jan-2019 11:56
A great shot again from your beautiful friend, BV
John Reynolds LRPS30-Jan-2019 11:32
Detail is superb. V.
Wim Ensie30-Jan-2019 10:09
You framed the blue heron perfect. BV
Ton T.30-Jan-2019 09:30
Another great shot Helen! The Heron is winking to you I believe... V
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal30-Jan-2019 08:14
Beautiful sharp action shot. V
fotabug30-Jan-2019 06:16
Oh boy! You've got it now, Helen! Great photo, with fine details.
joseantonio30-Jan-2019 05:58
Great details. It´s like being there.V