Fish Finder

Uploaded: July 01, 2012 03:39:24 | Entered: June 17, 2015 03:19:02

Description


The Great Blue Heron can catch more fish per day then most guys I know! ** This was taken on the lake behind our home.

**First Place - Texas State Fair - 2012**

Canon 100-400L IS at 400mm. ISO 200, Late-Afternoon, 1/1,000 @ f5.6, EC 0

First Place - 2012 Texas State Fair

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Debbie Bray July 01, 2012

What a scruffy looking beast, Jeff! Looks as tho he has a multitude of coloured feathers as well. Lovely capture1 #1472282

Bojan Bencic level-classic July 01, 2012

Great capture of this beauty, Jeff. Excellent composition. #10208586

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe July 01, 2012

He is getting ready for a quick pounce.
Indeed, the composition is excellent; it adds depth to the piece. #10208620

Jack Gaskin July 01, 2012

OUTSTANDING STALKING CAPTURE
I totally enjoy watching these big birds hunt . The fact that they will spear ANYTHING w/that deadly bill that they think they can swallow makes them even more interesting.

Jack #10208649

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic July 01, 2012

They are cool to watch. Ours are a bit skittish, but there's one I can get within shooting distance. #10208666

Monnie Ryan July 01, 2012

Perfectly beautiful, and perfect for TKW Day! #10208686

Linda Sandbo July 01, 2012

Great shot!!!! and I guess I'll ask.. what does TKW represent???????? #10208722

Mary K. Robison July 01, 2012

Jeff, I've never seen a heron stalking in "deep" water until now. Guess this one's intense stare is locking onto a fish very close to him. That long neck must come in handy!
BTW, beautiful colors, and great composition. #10208762

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict July 01, 2012

Outstanding comp and story telling, Jeff, unique and beautiful capture!

Debby #10208766

Robert R. Goodman July 01, 2012

Happy TKW Day,Jeff.Fantastic wildlife capture my friend!!! #10208830

Anthony G. Comella July 01, 2012

Superb viewing presented perfectly!! #10208971

David M. Montero July 01, 2012

Excellent clarity and comp Jeff. Awesome! #10208986

Katherine Kuhn July 01, 2012

Wonderful capture, Jeff! He looks like he means business! I love to watch them strike for fish - so fast. #10209121

Tiia Vissak July 01, 2012

a cool shot! #10209145

Jyri Vissak July 01, 2012

Beautiful portrait here! Great timing. #10209176

Marijana Fajgl July 01, 2012

Beautiful bird and capture, Jeff! #10209211

Claudia Kuhn level-classic July 01, 2012

Great pose Jeff, fantastic details and love your title #10209225

Emile Abbott level-deluxe July 01, 2012

Amazing details and great eye contact in this long range capture. Tack sharp Jeff. #10209259

Mike Clime July 01, 2012

Excellent capture, details and light, Jeff! #10209282

Michelle Alton July 01, 2012

Really unique view and capture, Jeff. I was watching an educational video about GBHs yesterday. They weight (surprisingly) only 5 to 8 pounds and can easily eat their weight every day. #10209306

Lynn M. Whitt July 01, 2012

Fantastic clarity and capture. #10209367

John Connolly July 01, 2012

Love your title and this great capture Jeff! It is made for the day!
HAPPY T ~ K ~ W Day! #10209429

Ann Coates level-classic July 01, 2012

I imagine it would be fascinating to watch them as well. Fantastic capture here Jeff. #10209489

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe July 01, 2012

Wow Jeff amazing detail and capture! I live in heron country and can never get close to the darn things! LOL #10209537

Carol Flisak level-classic July 01, 2012

Terrific image, Jeff... great capture and details! #10209635

Stephen Zacker July 01, 2012

Love that perspective and detail #10209640

Jill Odice level-classic July 01, 2012

Wow,what a wonderful shot Jeff! It must be nice to have all that water right in your backyard! I bet you get to see lots of beautiful birds ! #10209669

Thomas E. Hinds July 01, 2012

Beautiful shot, Jeff! Love it! #10209713

Barbara Waldoch July 01, 2012

Wonderful shot, Jeff! #10209736

MELODIE C. ROBERTS July 01, 2012

LMAO at your title Jeff!!

An Excellent capture for the day!!! #10209744

Carol L. Fowler July 01, 2012

Cool heron capture #10209779

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 02, 2012

Thanks Everyone! Jeff #10210056

Nancy L. Green level-classic July 02, 2012

AWESOME close up Jeff, Great clarity and detail in the feathers, WTG!! <>< #10210901

Orsi July 02, 2012

Beautiful capture,Jeff!Love it!! #10211210

July 02, 2012

Maybe the fisherman don't stand right!! Great close-up of this bloke. #10211272

Joannie Bertucci level-classic July 02, 2012

Great capture Jeff and I can see why he can catch more fish than man...his eyes are sharp, his beak is sharp and he stands in the water on sharp talons...man can't beat that! :-) #10211331

Daniella Puente July 02, 2012

Cool pose! you capture a great moment and great details :) #10211485

Ellen Hodges July 02, 2012

Wonderful capture with awesome pov, Jeff!!! Details are very WOW, too!! #10211518

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 03, 2012

Thank You! Jeff #10211883

Bill Houghton July 04, 2012

Jeff, this is a great shot of a very tense moment. They are really fast. Have a great 4th, Bill #10213663

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 05, 2012

Thank You Bill! Jeff #10214869

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 05, 2012

Superb tones, textures, detail, clarity, lighting & timing, Jeff! WTG!
#10215910

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 06, 2012

Thank You Paddy! Jeff #10217337

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic July 07, 2012

I think fishermen could take a few lessons from this bird who looks a little bedraggled in this wonderful image. #10218248

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 08, 2012

Thanks Heather! Jeff #10219245

ALLEN O. HOWARD July 11, 2012

This is such an intense capture Jeff! Blew me away!!! #10225115

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 11, 2012

Thank You Allen! Jeff #10225653

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