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Images => Nature, Flora, Fauna & Landscapes => Topic started by: gryphon1911 on July 30, 2018, 15:01:02

Title: Heron of Opportunity
Post by: gryphon1911 on July 30, 2018, 15:01:02

We (wife and I) were actually out looking for American Bald Eagles...but they were elusive this weekend. However, we did see around 30 herons in a lake area. I stalked one in particular for a bit. They were not very keen on me getting as close as I did, so I left it alone after it flew away from me the second time. Didn't want to stress the little fellow out more than I already did.  :D

Nikon D500
Nikon 300/4E PF with TC14E-III

Title: Re: Heron of Opportunity
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on July 30, 2018, 15:10:04

Well captured, they can be shy, but at other times they don’t bother if you get close.

Title: Re: Heron of Opportunity
Post by: armando_m on July 30, 2018, 15:47:08

Beautiful, when they open their wings they are spectacular

Title: Re: Heron of Opportunity
Post by: gryphon1911 on July 30, 2018, 16:40:25

Thanks.  This one was about 50 yards from a bunch of people swimming.  The hunting there must have been good, because it did not want to leave that area.  I got relatively close, but I could tell that is didn't like me approaching...so I got as few shots and then backed off.   I hate stressing animals, especially during meal time or on nests.

Title: Re: Heron of Opportunity
Post by: DNSJR on July 31, 2018, 17:51:58

beautiful series; excellent detail; well done!

Title: Re: Heron of Opportunity
Post by: gryphon1911 on July 31, 2018, 21:45:18

Quote from: DNSJR on July 31, 2018, 17:51:58

beautiful series; excellent detail; well done!

Thank you! 

Title: Re: Heron of Opportunity
Post by: Peter Connan on August 01, 2018, 18:31:25

Beautiful shots!