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heron walking along boulders

heron walking along boulders

We were walking along the sea wall when we spied this heron walking along the boulders by the shore.

We were walking along the sea wall when we spied this heron walking along the boulders by the shore.
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neat capture!..such an interesting image with the boulders

Thanks. I was really pleased at how well it turned out. I wonder if the heron is expecting to get paid.. LOL!

Gorgeous details on this heron against the rocks.

Thanks, at first I was afraid it was going to turn out too dark because it was under the seawall. It was a pleasant surprize that it turned out ok.

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Well done.

Thanks. I was just lucky he flew and decided to hunt there.

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Thanks Pat. I have voted from some of yours also

so beautiful............

Thanks they are beautiful birds

Wonderful photo and great entry - Voted

Thanks I voted for some of your photos also

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beautiful detail...voted

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