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A Great Blue Heron display

Discussion in 'Birds' started by Louis Champan, Aug 12, 2005.

  1. Louis Champan

    Louis Champan

    16,804
    Jul 13, 2005
    Newcastle, Washington
    I was unexpectedly surprised by what I captured during yesterday's outing. After watching the GBH for about an hour, I thought well nothing much is going to happen here so I was about to leave, when he went into action. This guy did a real dance for me after capturing the fish. After reviewing all of my shots, I don't think he did a flip.

    Again, not as sharp as I think they should be:

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    D70, 80-400mm 1/640, F6.3 ISO400
     
    Louis Champan, Aug 12, 2005
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  2. Kevin Scott

    Kevin Scott

    5,985
    May 5, 2005
    Orlando, Florida
    Cool shots, Louis! Probably too big of a fish to flip it. Love the 2nd shot--looks like some kind of runway model! ;)
     
    Kevin Scott, Aug 12, 2005
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  3. james thiel

    james thiel

    8,350
    May 15, 2005
    Mill Creek, WA.
    Louis that second shot is pretty funny the GBH is doing the splits. I think I will stop by the park later this afternoon to see if he is around. The last few times I have been there it has been very slow.
     
    james thiel, Aug 12, 2005
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  4. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Good catches Louis. I like the flight shots of these guys, and especially shots with the fish in the beak. You've got both. :wink:

    Well done.
     
    Flew, Aug 12, 2005
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  5. Lisa

    Lisa

    1,777
    May 3, 2005
    IL
    Wow, Louis. That second one is a classic! Can't say I've ever seen a bird do something like that. Great captures, all of them!
     
    Lisa, Aug 12, 2005
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  6. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    What a prize catch for you both.

    He looks like a balleria :>))

    Great images.
     
    Gale, Aug 12, 2005
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  7. JayR

    JayR

    385
    Jul 6, 2005
    Redmond, WA.
    These are great. I like the pose in the second one. Looks like he is walking down the aisle in a fashion show :)
     
    JayR, Aug 12, 2005
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  8. Louis Champan

    Louis Champan

    16,804
    Jul 13, 2005
    Newcastle, Washington
    Thanks for the comments everyone. I was pretty surprised when I finally looked at what was actually captured. Wished I could have processed them a little better though.


    Louie
     
    Louis Champan, Aug 12, 2005
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  9. drueter

    drueter

    963
    Apr 24, 2005
    Southeast Texas
    Cool shots, Louis!! I'm with everyone else -- that second shot is unique - haven't seen a GBH do a balancing routine like that before.
     
    drueter, Aug 12, 2005
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  10. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    30,902
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    The Heron is an amazing bird and you have just demonstrated that with your photography. Way to go.
     
    greyflash, Aug 12, 2005
    #10
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