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02-AUG-2014 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Taking Flight

This Great Blue Heron at Delta Ponds decided it was time for a change of scenery. I got a few shots as it flew off. This was my favorite. The pond is becoming filled with a plant that is an invasive species but I don't recall the name of it. Some areas are still free of it, as that in the background in the picture. Ducks and geese do eat the underwater parts of the plants but not enough to make a difference. Anyway, the Great Blue Herob, Green Heron, and Great White Egret don't seem to mind these water plants. It seems that some other, smaller birds no longer frequent these areas.


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Judith Barnett13-Aug-2014 18:31
You always get great "takeoff" flights Vern!
Ann08-Aug-2014 17:18
Excellent in-flight capture Vern. *v*
Julie Oldfield05-Aug-2014 01:26
Amazing shot!!
Buz Kiefer04-Aug-2014 21:05
Superb timing. Feet just clearing the water, wings full out. Just beautiful, Vern. Vote.
Chris Gibbins04-Aug-2014 09:10
Nicely timed shot.
Art Parnell04-Aug-2014 03:14
Great timing! The wing position and the water droplets really add to the shot.
Hank Vander Velde04-Aug-2014 02:32
Excellent takeoff shot Vern.
Anthony Joseph04-Aug-2014 00:59
Great capture!
Frank Brault04-Aug-2014 00:47
A fabulous in-flight portrait! V
Jean D04-Aug-2014 00:15
Superb capture on take off..
Graham P 03-Aug-2014 22:51
Long legs - big wings it's certainly made to move - a superb action shot.
coaster03-Aug-2014 20:23
Excellent capture!
Martin Lamoon03-Aug-2014 18:56
Wonderful shot.
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Ed Duverger03-Aug-2014 18:50
Well timed.
Roger Bailey03-Aug-2014 18:13
He is on the move alright, a stunning in flight image.
Guest 03-Aug-2014 17:59
A very beautiful flightshot! V
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS03-Aug-2014 17:15
Sweet shot Vern, great timing!
globalgadabout03-Aug-2014 17:06
a vibrant moment...the pond seems a bit choked up, yet that provides dense detail in fine your image..
Walter Otto Koenig03-Aug-2014 15:48
Great timing for this image, it shows the power and effort of take off so well. "V"
Walt 03-Aug-2014 15:34
Great light, super lens, and a wonderful bird.
parrothouse03-Aug-2014 15:10
Good catch. There is a lot of lift in those wings.
Guest 03-Aug-2014 13:22
Good flight catch!
Ruth Voorhis03-Aug-2014 11:39
Great flight catch, Vern. Lovely shot!
graham 03-Aug-2014 06:58
Super shot Vern
Helen Betts03-Aug-2014 06:49
Beautiful bird, and a great capture of takeoff.
Bea.03-Aug-2014 06:13
Wonderful catch, you have them so well trained to perform when they see your camera!!
Shmuel Halevi03-Aug-2014 06:12
Lovely capture and colors.
Laura Milholland03-Aug-2014 05:54
Super catch, Vern. He put on a good show for you, and you were ready for him!
joseantonio03-Aug-2014 04:02
The perfect time for this spectacular action.V.
April Rogers 03-Aug-2014 03:24
Wow! What a picture Vern...
Steve Thuman03-Aug-2014 02:31
You couldn't have caught it at a more perfect time!
Bob Davis03-Aug-2014 02:28
nice flight shot Vern
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