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14-Feb-2019

Movin' on

I imagine some people think photographing the back of the heron is a bit strange, but I actually find this perspective quite interesting. He reminds me of a hunched-over old man with a long beard and punk haircut.

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

The deity Ganesha, Gangaramaya Temple, posted earlier:

Nikon Z 7 ,Nikkor AF-S 300/4E PF ED VR with FTZ adapter
1/800s f/6.3 at 300.0mm iso640 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Kevin Warren07-Mar-2019 02:12
I agree with your impression of the heron as an old man and the viewpoint is perfect.
LynnH06-Mar-2019 14:05
I like the intricate details in his feathers! V
Dave Berry05-Mar-2019 19:47
Bah! Humbug! Great capture, Helen. V
Blandine Mangin05-Mar-2019 16:03
very nice capture ! v
chris morton05-Mar-2019 15:14
...and just look at that elbow joint
marie-jose wolff05-Mar-2019 09:48
a clever idea to have captured this heron back, we see the fine details of the plumage! V
carabias05-Mar-2019 09:17
Wise old man, with beautiful plumage! V
Ika Zinka Eferl05-Mar-2019 08:40
Beautiful - "she is the lady" ! V
Hennie & Lies Lammers05-Mar-2019 08:24
What a fantastic image Helen
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal05-Mar-2019 06:58
Beautiful sharp details, great shot!!
fotabug05-Mar-2019 05:51
Such fine feather. I agree with the comment about looking like a hunched over old man! :)
joseantonio05-Mar-2019 05:20
well seen and captured. I love that POV...V
Charlene Ambrose05-Mar-2019 04:37
Your description is spot on and it is an interesting viewpoint! V
Julie Oldfield05-Mar-2019 02:46
I agree. Very intricate detail. V
Gill Kopy05-Mar-2019 02:22
He does look like a hunched over old man - carrying the worries of the world :) Neat shot V
larose forest photos05-Mar-2019 02:18
I think it is a great perspective! Love the detail on the feathers, excellent work. V
Nick Paoni05-Mar-2019 01:43
Yup I see what ya mean.
janescottcumming05-Mar-2019 01:08
Love the pattern of those feathers. V
Nirvan Hope05-Mar-2019 00:52
Fabulous details of the feathers on his back.
Jim Coffman04-Mar-2019 22:52
A very interesting analogy! Well captured, Helen...