Stalking

Uploaded: May 07, 2016 | Entered: May 07, 2016 02:50:06

Description


A Great Blue Heron is on the hunt for fish snacks at the lake behind our home - This Great Blue is a frequent visitor that allows us to get quite close. We enjoy spending time with him on the weekends!



Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 600.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic May 07, 2016

He's a stalker. Great catch.
#1657275

Bojan Bencic level-classic May 07, 2016

Fantastic composition and capture, Jeff. Beautiful bird and details. #11471394

Gord MacEachern May 07, 2016

They are built perfectly for what they do. Fantastic image of the stalker here Jeff! #11471403

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic May 07, 2016

Great capture, Jeff! #11471407

frank w. degenhardt May 07, 2016

Perfect title for this amazing look at the heron as it gets ready to strike as it moves in. Love the natural setting, the colors are beautiful, you bring out the gorgeous details of its features. Exceptional work. #11471414

Gail Sullivan level-classic May 07, 2016

Wonderful detail, Jeff! #11471424

Patrick Rouzes level-classic May 07, 2016

Exceptional detail, tones, clarity, pose and wildlife shot, Jeff. WTG. #11471433

Ujjwal Mukherjee May 07, 2016

Excellent clarity and capture,Jeff!! #11471434

Claudia Kuhn level-classic May 07, 2016

So cool that you have this guy easily accessible to you. Terrific capture, Jeff #11471459

Nancy L. Green level-classic May 07, 2016

He is a real beauty Jeff, VERY well composed and captured!!! <>< #11471495

Emile Abbott level-deluxe May 07, 2016

Tack sharp details and great action capture Jeff #11471501

Linda M. Brown May 07, 2016

NICE! #11471583

John Connolly May 07, 2016

Fantastic light and detail Jeff! You have some wonderful visitors to your place! #11471599

Marijana Fajgl May 07, 2016

Wonderful image, Jeff, fantastic composition, details and pose! #11471662

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 08, 2016

Thanks Everyone! #11471719

Rudi Reiner level-classic May 08, 2016

Perfect title, great action shot Jeff! #11471854

Leslie McLain level-classic May 08, 2016

Fantastic capture, Jeff. #11472060

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 09, 2016

Thank You Rudi and Leslie! #11472133

Paula Showen May 10, 2016

Awesome capture, Jeff! Love this! #11472797

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 11, 2016

Thanks Paula! #11472938

Chris Ebben May 11, 2016

I'd really like this one visiting. He certainly looks like he's got something in his sight. Great details & clarity in this great close-up=^..^= #11473239

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic May 11, 2016

Love this Heron capture and so aptly titled to describe what this magnificent bird is up to. Great details, colors and comp. #11473267

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 14, 2016

Thank You! #11473935

Jill Odice level-classic May 14, 2016

Beautiful detail of this graceful bird! #11473981

Jeffrey R. Bange May 14, 2016

Outstanding capture Jeff of this Great Blue Heron, he definitely is focused in on something. #11474308

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 15, 2016

Thanks Jill and Jeff! #11474353

Lana Arcemont May 15, 2016

Nice light and detail, Jeff!
Beautiful Capture! #11474456

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 16, 2016

Thank You Lana! #11474796

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