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A while back a photo buddy and I stopped in at one of my old tucked away places to visit. Though that day there was not anything going on I thought it would be a productive place for Green Herons when the timing was right. I made that visit in the early evening and was lucky to have a performing Green Heron once coaxed out of cover!

The light was nice, some warmth in it early then went a bit cool as the sun was setting. It is hilarious to watch the snatch and grab and then to see the Heron fuss over rinsing it off a dozen times and shaking it out

Here are some of the story telling shots as I first saw it and some favorites after it got out in the open. I will have 1 or 2 more posts to follow with a fun sequence to share too.

These all are significant crops, shot off a monopod with A1 and 200-600, processed in LR and Topaz at times. Comments and suggestions are always welcomed as are any questions.
Thanks for your visit!
Karl


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1 First you have to spot them


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2 Then hope they are coaxed out

3 And leave their cover to find some solo perches in the open


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4 A tighter shot of the teaser I posted in other thread


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5 Cross step stealth walk up the plank


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6 In a good place


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7 Let's see what we got!


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8 A fatty tadpole


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9 A toss and down the hatch


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10 This one is a little bigger


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11 That's all for now

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Jul 12, 2022 at 09:06 AM

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Excellent set Karl. They tell the story well. The environment is amazingly similar to where I've been seeing them. 6 is a very attractive image. The heron is doing all that work for those little snacks.

I'm looking forward for your future posts.

Morris

Jul 12, 2022 at 09:15 AM

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Perfect Title, Karl. This is nice image-documentary.

Shibu

Jul 12, 2022 at 10:26 AM

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Do you shoot videos too? Would make for some nice wildlife videos.
For us in the US, herons seem commonplace, but these are considered exotic birds in many places.

Jul 12, 2022 at 10:28 AM

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Superb set Karl, you couldn't have found this guy in a more pleasing environment.

Jul 12, 2022 at 10:33 AM

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A lovely set of greenie salad. Much better than chopped liver.

Jul 12, 2022 at 02:43 PM

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Great images, beautiful setting, good looking bird = success. Love the rich greens in the environment part of the images. Well done all the way around.

John

Jul 12, 2022 at 03:08 PM

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Very nice, Karl. I sometimes wonder how they see what they catch before catching it when your looking at a layer of pea soup

Gero

Jul 12, 2022 at 03:33 PM

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great catches. Good show.

Jul 12, 2022 at 06:20 PM

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morris wrote:
Excellent set Karl. They tell the story well. The environment is amazingly similar to where I've been seeing them. 6 is a very attractive image. The heron is doing all that work for those little snacks.

I'm looking forward for your future posts.

Morris

Thanks much Morris. It amazed me just how fussy over such a little snack! Quite hilarious to see all that went into cleaning it off before playing with it then finally eating it

Karl

Jul 13, 2022 at 09:01 AM

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shibutg wrote:
Perfect Title, Karl. This is nice image-documentary.

Shibu

Appreciate the kind words Shibu, will have more coming soon.
Karl

Jul 13, 2022 at 09:02 AM

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saaketham wrote:
Do you shoot videos too? Would make for some nice wildlife videos.
For us in the US, herons seem commonplace, but these are considered exotic birds in many places.

Videos? What are those?

Shamefully I forget I even have video options, I will have to spend some time someday and learn how to use that feature as it would be quite nice in a few actions I witnessed. Thanks

Karl

Jul 13, 2022 at 09:04 AM

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louie champan wrote:
Superb set Karl, you couldn't have found this guy in a more pleasing environment.

Hey Louie yes this is a nice quiet place, no one around

A very peaceful outing, refreshing. Thanks buddy

Karl

Jul 13, 2022 at 09:38 AM

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excellent set, and I like the processing you used here

Jul 13, 2022 at 11:11 AM

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Awesome stuff Karl. I like them all, but still like your 1st "teaser."

Looks like you are taking full advantage of retirement with your A1!

Cheers,

Greg

Jul 13, 2022 at 12:16 PM

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YEG-Photog wrote:
A lovely set of greenie salad. Much better than chopped liver.

Ya Ken I'm not at all for chopped liver

Thanks my friend!
Karl

Jul 13, 2022 at 02:37 PM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · A Greenie salad

Great set! I love the hunt, catch, eat sequence!

Jul 13, 2022 at 02:57 PM

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Great series Karl ! I love watching these birds, very entertaining
Gary

Jul 13, 2022 at 05:02 PM

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these are amazing, my friend. lovely behavior captured. voted.

Jul 13, 2022 at 10:01 PM

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Nice work on these, Karl. One of my favorite birds.

Jul 14, 2022 at 05:17 AM

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