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31-Dec-2019

'Hmmm...'

I thought this was a very interesting look -- maybe the heron was hatching some plot to catch a fish!

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

Biltmore House, Asheville, NC, posted earlier:

Nikon Z 7 ,Nikkor AF-S 300/4E PF ED VR with FTZ adapter
1/400s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso160 hide exif
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Date/Time31-Dec-2019 12:23:00
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON Z 7
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length300 mm
Exposure Time1/400 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent160
Exposure Bias-0.33
White Balance0
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality (7)
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Jola Dziubinska28-Dec-2021 00:52
Fantastic portrait. V.
Kevin Warren06-Jan-2020 23:59
I'm chuckling to myself, that is an intent look of some predetermined action, I'm sure.
Julie Oldfield06-Jan-2020 00:35
The look is priceless. She is planning something. V
Dave Petersen Photography05-Jan-2020 14:22
An excellent portrait with an attitude. The low angle of capture and details are outstanding. VV++
Blandine Mangin04-Jan-2020 16:42
beautiful capture ! v
pkocinski04-Jan-2020 15:11
This Heron is giving you the "Sahraa look" :-)
Hank Vander Velde04-Jan-2020 15:01
Nice sharp close-up shot Helen. Looks deep in thought for sure.
danad04-Jan-2020 13:42
Superb portrait ! V.
Industrial Heritage04-Jan-2020 13:11
Very lovely close portrait with great details
marie-jose wolff04-Jan-2020 10:40
Amazing capture of this heron! V
Graeme04-Jan-2020 10:36
It does look deep in thought, nice timing, Helen.V
Tom LeRoy04-Jan-2020 09:02
Love his intense look! Nice sharp shot. V
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal04-Jan-2020 07:08
Beautiful sharp capture, love the pose. V
joseantonio04-Jan-2020 06:00
what an amazing capture.Love the cloeup details.V.
Gill Kopy04-Jan-2020 05:23
Fabulous shot of your friend BV
Jean D04-Jan-2020 05:00
Beautiful close up of this GBH although not a happy camper. ~V
Liz Bickel04-Jan-2020 04:58
Love his expression!!!
Nick Paoni04-Jan-2020 03:43
Definitely a cool pose. Looks rather sinister to me.
Charlene Ambrose04-Jan-2020 01:37
Great capture of that look! Nice details as well! V
globalgadabout04-Jan-2020 01:20
deadly concentration well caught...the feathers seem articulated to perfection..
William Barletta04-Jan-2020 00:41
A fine animal portrait ~V~
Jeff Real04-Jan-2020 00:13
These detail are breathtakingly beautiful, Helen!
I really love this one!
V
Jim Coffman03-Jan-2020 23:23
I love that look!! Great capture, Helen...
PauloCGama03-Jan-2020 23:21
Great shot indeed. Beautiful details.
janescottcumming03-Jan-2020 22:59
Wow, what a great shot! V
victorswan03-Jan-2020 22:55
Yes this is such a typical look just before the catch, and you bring it nicely into view here, lovely work Helen BV