Comment from jrconrad
Very interesting shot. Well done with sharp focus and color. The look on his face is very nice. I admit, I'm distracted by that cage(?) material on the lower left. Too dangerous to have around birds. Cheers, James.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014

thanks a lot james; the wires are just a protection for a water lily

Comment from WendyG
This fabulous Fred, it has 3D effect to it, super DOF and the colors are vibrant and pleasing to the eye. Super sharp focus, exposure and framing my friend;)

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014

thanks a lot Wendy for your lovely comments

Comment from gidavidson
Yes, you can sure tell it was a windy day. Love the green reflected colors on the water, good focus and frame on these two. A very colorful scene.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014

thanks a lot george

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A great stop action picture of the Grey Heron & the Mallard duck sharing the same spot in the shallows. The sunbeam across the water adds a touch of gold to the scene. The wind ruffling the Heron's feathers it's head turned to get a better look at you. Artistic composition, beautiul atmospheric lighting with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014

merci beaucoup

Comment from ranju
Beautiful picture.Loved the frame with the mallard,brocken mesh etc.the water looks nice in green colour.great clarity.thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014

thanks a lot

Comment from suffolkbrian
Quite a nice shot of this Heron,good detail in this,amusing piece of work with the mallard there,they seem to be taking no notice of one another..brian

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014

many thanks Brian

reply by suffolkbrian on 12-Aug-2014

your welcome

Comment from manicowl
The Heron and the duck sounds like a book title, and with all the wire mesh around it could be a tragedy. Like your capture of the Heron the feathers not yet preened.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014

thanks alot: it was very windy

reply by manicowl on 12-Aug-2014

My pleasure.

Comment from suenethery
Wonderful shot.
Excellent initial impact. Both are beautiful birds. Good eye. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014

thanks a lot

Comment from theqbhawk
Very nice piece of work. Been away for awhile dealing with the hurricane that that just hit us, but will be back soon.

Thanks for sharing this, as it made me miss all your lovely work.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014

many thanks again

Comment from michiganmike
A very fine image with great natural colors. I like the light on the water and (I thought I would never say it) the look of the chicken wire. Very nice cropping and a joy to behold.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014

many thanks mike; the wire was put to protect the new water lily