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Stealthy
Stealthy
With one foot raised and poised for long moments while eying a tiny, unsuspecting fish at the pond's edge, this Little Green Heron wasn't making one false move to frighten his lunch away...His infinite patience paid off - he got his catch.

Photo taken at Zilker Botanical Gardens' Lotus Pond in Austin, TX this past summer

Val Feldman

 
 
 

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Hi Valarie,Beautiful caspture.We do have these little guys in Az.So much fun to watch my friend!!!


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February 10, 2010

 

Tess L. Yee
  They're such fun birds to watch. We have them at the cypress swamp downtown. Great capture, Valarie.


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February 10, 2010

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Fantastic capture, Valarie. So good of him to pose for you too. Outstanding details, composition and like the shades of green in his feathers.


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February 10, 2010

 

Gord MacEachern
  Beautiful capture of this guy Valarie, it was a win win. He got his dinner and you got a winning image!!


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February 10, 2010

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Fantastic pose, wonderful colors and fine details.... beautifully captured and presented, Valarie!!


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robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Outstanding capture of the moment Valarie! Jeff


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February 10, 2010

 

Jim Huffield
  Beautiful bird and capture, Valarie. Jim


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February 10, 2010

 

Patricia Seidler
  You must have been pretty stealthy too to get as close as you did without him flying away. Terrific detail and color Valarie.


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February 10, 2010

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  Nice pose and capture - wonderful to see!


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February 10, 2010

 
cccphotoart.com - Candice C. Calhoun

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  Awesome portrait of this crafty fisherman! GREAT shot!

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February 10, 2010

 

Maria A. Gonzalez
  Good morning,Val....Love Little Green Herons,they always seem to be on a chase for food and generally give you great poses and photo ops...
Beautifully captured with excellent detail and I like how you have chosen to show it's enviroment.
Beautiful colors also..Great job once again.


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February 10, 2010

 

Michelle Alton
  They are incredibly stealthy, and this is an amazing photo of the Little Green.

They only way I can spot these things on the canal edge is to listen carefully for a gentle splash. Usually the splash is a turtle but sometimes I get lucky. Great shot, Val.


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February 10, 2010

 

Mary L. Graham
  Great Capture Valarie!! =)


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February 10, 2010

 

Gina Cormier
  I caught one of these birds in the trees in the refuse I went to in FL but....it did not look as fabulous as this one!!! Awesome color and detail as always!!!


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February 10, 2010

 

Anita Hogue
  I love to watch these little green herons too in the Keys. Perfect timing and wonderful clarity, Valarie!


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February 10, 2010

 
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  Wow...terrific capture Valarie! You must have been very patient too!


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February 10, 2010

 

Ron McEwan
  Excellent wild life shot Valarie, perfect lighting and detail WTG


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February 10, 2010

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  Love all those colors in the feathers and the perfect catch of a perfect hunting stance.


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February 10, 2010

 

Jeana Clark
 
Yipeee for the heron!!!
Sorry fishie!! :o(
Wonderful lighting in this
terrific capture Val!!!!
Looks like you got YOUR catch too!!!

~J~


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February 10, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  Terrific action shot, Valarie! He's certainly poised for the snatch! Wonderful detail!


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February 10, 2010

 

Douglas Pignet
  Beautiful capture of this little guy, great colors and comp.


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February 10, 2010

 

Julianne Bradford
  WTG Valarie!! Kudos to you! You really captured this little guy so-o beautifully. I love your animal/wildlife captures..it's like you are part of his adventure. You must be a very mellow person for these creatures to relate so well to you that they let you share their spaces :-)


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February 10, 2010

 

Jack Ryan
  Outstanding detail and beautiful color in this well composed image. Excellent work as always.


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February 10, 2010

 

Hal Bambrick
  This is Excellent Valarie!!!!!!.


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February 10, 2010

 

Nancy J. Locke
  MAGNIFICENT and VIBRANT!!! Too cute with the step, Val. Looooove it!!!

Hugs, Nancy J Locke


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February 10, 2010

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Wonderful bird and capture, Valarie...


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February 10, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  It is amazing to see how long they can stand still- like cats. Love the color and detail of this beautiful little bird.


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February 10, 2010

 

Rony Sagy
  Lover the detail, light and composition, Valerie.


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February 10, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Extremely awesome capture, Val! Love green herons, and this capture is soooo awesome!!!


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February 10, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  FANTASTIC shot, Val!!! Wonderful colors, lighting, details and composition!!! :-) k


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February 10, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Terrific color, composition & detail, Val.


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February 10, 2010

 

Tommy E. Burgess
  Outstanding capture with wonderful details, light, colors, and composition Valarie!!


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February 10, 2010

 

Marty Straub
  Well-timed capture of anticipation, Valarie. Love the lighting on his back and the detail in his wings.


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February 11, 2010

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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  Thanks so much for your comments, everyone...very much appreciated! ~Val


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February 11, 2010

 

Julie Burnett
  I love this, Val!! The theme from Pink Panther keeps running through my head just looking at it!! Fantastic capture!!


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February 17, 2010

 

Melissa Olsen
  Valarie, this is totally a winner in my book. Love this little guy!


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February 17, 2010

 
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