Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
OMG, what a special second shot inside the water - this is excellent in composition , in reaction, in harmonious presentation even if I love more than all animals are alive, but they chose it to be themselves, and I am speechless for your moment to be at the right place at the right moment
A very unsual capture, perfect in sharpness, close up, angel and position
Super presentation, thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Oct-2021

Thanks so much

reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 23-Oct-2021

Awesome - My pleasure xoxo

Comment from supergold
a very likely winner Mary Liz of the "Nature Photo Contest" with this fantastic stop action of the darter glad to show you the fish he has speared; excellent sharp details;

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Oct-2021

Thanks very much Fred

Comment from DougTesta
This is definitely a wow capture. The image is in natural light and with really no color adjustments, which works great here. I am wondering if the top end toward the subject is so out of focus or was it blurred? If nothing was done, this is a prefect camera setting for this type of capture.

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Oct-2021

Thanks very much, yes only cropped and resized

Comment from MKFlood
I can hear the bird "mine! Mine! Mine!" Lol. The clarity is great. The angle of the shot of this bird in the water with caught fish is great. The capture of the light is great. The image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. Good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Oct-2021

Thanks Mark 😃

Comment from nikman
A good looking nature image posted here! Your fine and appropriate composition offers us a good view of the hunter and the victim. Like the beak. Shades and tones are good. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Nicely done and good luck!

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Oct-2021

Thanks so much 😃

Comment from jesuel
what an amazing photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting and I like how you have framed it in fine work here

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Oct-2021

Wow thanks so much 😃

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Hi Mary!
What an interesting picture this is,my friend!
It puts me in mind of how some of the large prehistoric marine reptiles-which are distant ancestors of all the birds anyway-probably hunted!
'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean

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 Comment Written 22-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Oct-2021

Thanks Sean 😃

reply by Sean T Phelan on 23-Oct-2021

You're welcome,Mary!