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chuckrickman

The waiting game.

The waiting game.

camera

COOLPIX S9700

settings

settings

Aperture f/6.4 ISO 125 Shutter 10/2500 Focal Length 1122/10

upload_date

upload_date

Oct, 2017

Views

275

Likes

+91

Awards

Winner in Great Blue Herons Only Photo Challenge

Peer Award

+30

Superb Composition

+3

Top Choice

+2

Absolute Masterpiece

Magnificent Capture

All Star

Genius

Superior Skill

Virtuoso

Outstanding Creativity

Top Ranks

Top 20 rank

Top 10 rank week 1

Top 10 rank

Top 10 rank week 2

Top 10 rank week 1

amazing minimalism ! ... I love this !

Thank You Anne. It was early light and I was so happy to see it.

beautiful image of a great blue heron; however, i could just as easily see the title being."the wading game"! Seriously, great photo.

I love your point John. Thank You very much.

Gorgeous!

Thank you Tracey. Much apprecited.

PRO+

Absolutely perfect, Mr. C!!!

Thanks Heaps my friend.

Gorgeous love the reflection and the fact that the bird is the total focus of the image :)

Thank You Mary. A wonderful early morning gem.

Platinum

This is fantastic. BEAUTIFUL

Thank You for the kind words Glenda. It was a beautiful morning.

Stunning Chuck one of your finest shots :)

I appreciate the kind words. Thank You

PRO+

Fantastic capture! Wonderful reflection.

It was a magical moment. Many thanks my dear friend.

Platinum

You know how I feel about this one. You got mad skills my friend!

Thank You my friend. Much appreciated.

PRO+

Yowza! Awesome image, Chuck! Love it!!! :)

Glad you liked it Alison. I was thrilled to get it.

Thank you for joining my Blue Heron Challenge. I have chosen your picture as the winner! It is just beautiful and calming. Congratulations!

Thank You so very much Amy. I am very honored and pleased.

Congratulations on your challenge win. Great photo.

Thank You I am very honored.

Platinum

CONGRATULATIONS on being the grand winner in blue herons only challenge. Very happy for you my friend

I just saw that and am very honored and pleased.

Stunning ! Such clarity plus well captured! +++

PRO+

awesome...congrats on your win

Such a fabulous shot, Chuck! Very painterly. Congrats on your well-deserved challenge win! :)

Platinum

This is a gorgeous capture of the Blue Heron.

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