Heron Flip

hillrg · Aug 8, 2005

I was hoping to join the flip club yesterday, as I was close to a heron that was gobbling up fish. Unfortunately this guy's technique was to put his head back and let the fish slide down - no flip!

D2X 500/4 TC14EII 1/200s f/8 ISO 100.

Here he goes...

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This is just before the slide commenced...

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The white at the top of the photo is the reflection of a swan that was also observing the heron's technique :lol:

andreasb · Aug 8, 2005

I bet the fish flipped out though? Sorry for the bad joke, nice shots!....

mike mac · Aug 8, 2005

He was lucky enough to have it facing the right direction nice captures Rory hoping to find some next week while I am on vacation

hillrg · Aug 8, 2005

mike mac said:
He was lucky enough to have it facing the right direction nice captures Rory hoping to find some next week while I am on vacation

Good luck Mike!

hillrg · Aug 8, 2005

andreasb said:
I bet the fish flipped out though? Sorry for the bad joke, nice shots!....

Thanks Andreas. Congrats again on your excellent Cedar Waxwings. Do they come by at a predictable time - I'd love to get a crack at them...

Backdoctor · Aug 8, 2005

It is an exclusive club that has many levels.

herons/egrets, though some think this level should be split:

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spoonbills:

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and my personal favorite, Cranes (oops, I think so far I'm the only one in this level 8) )

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This is an illustrious group of folks from all over, and I am sure that you will soon be a member if you keep up the good work.

Look forward to having you join us..... :wink:

hillrg · Aug 8, 2005

Gee whiz - I had no idea - i have my work cut out for me. Awesome series Harris.

Backdoctor · Aug 8, 2005

hillrg said:
Gee whiz - I had no idea - i have my work cut out for me. Awesome series Harris.

Rory, I have ultimate confidence in your abilities to match the task at hand. Just fire away, and we'll see some flips from you soon....