Comment from Dick Lee Shia
A dramatic stop action shot with a great story telling factor!

Sharply focused with aesthetic blur...
Aptly captured for the contest!
Potential voters' choice.
Gorgeous illumination.

Zenplistic presentation.

That dead trunk with grassy growth accentuated this image aesthetically!

A winner in my book!!!

Congratulations!

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2019

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Comment from supergold
an excellent stop action Willie with this blue heron capturing an appetizer; very sharp focus with amazing details;
god framing and lighting;

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2019

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Comment from a.samathasena
Good Luck.I think this is the winning shot.But I don't know others mind.The Unusual amazing rare nature shot.The Great stop action scene.I am very sad about the poor fish life.But What to do about it.It Is the nature.You Took the high shutter speed and correct camera technique and took it very nicely.Bird Face beak with fish and large wings are make a nice scene.Spiral neck with body are very nice too.Green water with reflection and blue water splash are help for the scene.I like this great shot.Focus color are excellent.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019

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Comment from Mary Christman
This is awesome! Thank you for sharing wish setting and lense you used!
I went out yesterday and today looking for blue heron with no luck!
This is such an amazing photo!
Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019

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Comment from Donna Ruiz
AWESOME SHOT! I love the Great Blues and this is a stunning image of this one. Wings up AND a fish in his beak. Great! I really like that you have the stump in the frame. Good technique with shutter speed, aperture and light management. Well done.

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019

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Comment from Terry Loftus
Once again a great timing shot of the bird with the fish. I see in this one as in the last the blue pool of disturbed water within the green larger body of water. Love this.

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019

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Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Willie,
A beautiful stop action picture of this Great Blue Heron standing in hip deep water wings out spread as it comes up out of the water with a Fish trapped in it's long beak, that it's attempting to swallow. Beautiful composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019

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Comment from Lucas Sizov
This is a professional photo! The composition is perfect! You were able to capture an action with amazing clarity! The colors are brilliant! Nice shot!!!

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019

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Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Gcome out well. Good luck!reat timing! This is a wonderful shot of the heron in action. The light and shadows, colours and the composition have

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2019

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Comment from GaliaG
Is it the same heron I show on a previous photo?

Excellent timing, composition and story telling

good presentation and initial impact

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2019

Thank you so much! Same area different bird different time.