The standoff by Helen Betts

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15-Sep-2019

The standoff

The heron really was unhappy with the ducks that day.

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

Dawn at Lincoln Park, posted earlier:

Nikon Z 7 ,Nikkor AF-S 300/4E PF ED VR with FTZ adapter
1/800s f/8.0 at 300.0mm iso500 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Julie Oldfield		19-Sep-2019 01:18
The ducks don’t seem impressed. Fabulous capture. V

Blandine Mangin		18-Sep-2019 11:16
very nice ! v

danad		18-Sep-2019 10:23
A superb scene ! V.

marie-jose wolff		18-Sep-2019 08:57
a funny picture of the confrontation between the heron and the ducks! V

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		18-Sep-2019 06:51
Beautiful and funny image, well done Helen. V

Kevin Warren		18-Sep-2019 01:24
Does look like a bit of a standoff, captions abound.

larose forest photos		18-Sep-2019 01:14
Oh dear! The ducks aren't moving, however. Terrific shot! V

Jeff Real		18-Sep-2019 01:09
This is such an amazing interaction! Fine work, my friend! V

bill friedlander		17-Sep-2019 23:18
The ducks are not intimidated at all. V

janescottcumming		17-Sep-2019 21:50
Looks like the ducks are not moving. Wonderful catch of the interaction. V

Nick Paoni		17-Sep-2019 20:26
Cool shot of the interaction. His feelings come through loud and clear.

William Barletta		17-Sep-2019 18:43
A very amusing capture ~V~

Colin Storey		17-Sep-2019 18:41
Another great image of this Heron.

Karen Stuebing		17-Sep-2019 18:04
Wow, this heron is at home anywhere and with anyone. Super, detailed capture. V.

Jim Coffman		17-Sep-2019 17:58
That is tooooo funny! Great image!!

joseantonio		17-Sep-2019 17:39
love that long neck.V

Marisa Livet		17-Sep-2019 17:34
Nice pose....

Tom Munson		17-Sep-2019 17:09
Cool shot, Helen.

Ursula Miller		17-Sep-2019 16:13
Fine capture, Helen. You can almost see that he isn’t amused... V