ryanmcgloon

Head First

Head First

Sometimes going headfirst is the only way to get what you want. I'm proud of my dad for always teaching us that. My dad, John McGloon, recently took the plunge ...
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Sometimes going headfirst is the only way to get what you want. I'm proud of my dad for always teaching us that. My dad, John McGloon, recently took the plunge and moved to a new city and a new job. My dad has always been brave that way and my family has always been better for it. I can't wait to visit you guys! Thanks to my family for getting me where I am today, I love you all!
Great Blue Heron - Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
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Canon EOS 60D

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Aperture f/8.0 ISO 100 Shutter 1/500

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Nov, 2014

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nice that you captured the water splash as well as this elegant entry into the water. nicely composed.

thank you! I was very fortunate, I was very new to photography when I got this shot.

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