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Great Blue Heron on one leg

Great Blue Heron on one leg

So I was thrilled when I got to the beaver pond and found a Great Blue Heron strutting his stuff. The only problem was that he was faced the other way. That is ...
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So I was thrilled when I got to the beaver pond and found a Great Blue Heron strutting his stuff. The only problem was that he was faced the other way. That is the one thing with wildlife photography, the subject in no way accomodates you!!LOL! Personally I think it looks better this way. LOL
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