Mother_Nature

Green Heron

This green Heron fed at this pond for 2 months straight, he was so used with so many photographers, This guy walked within 3 feet of the Closest Camera, and see...
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This green Heron fed at this pond for 2 months straight, he was so used with so many photographers, This guy walked within 3 feet of the Closest Camera, and seemed happy to be with people, every 15 minutes he caught a perch.
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NIKON D7100

settings

Aperture f/5.6 ISO 250 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 300/1

upload_date

Feb, 2016

Views

238

Likes

+59

Awards

Top Choice

Peer Award

Absolute Masterpiece

All Star

Love it

Magnificent Capture

Superior Skill

Superb Composition

Genius

Categories

Platinum

Perfect pose.......what a super opportunity you had

Thank you Glenda, they are great posers

You're fortunate indeed to be able to get so close to such a magnificent creature. Great shot, Doug!

Thank you very much Alan

Fantastic shot!!

Stunning capture Doug, a friendly heron now that makes a change :)

Thank you Amanda, yes a Heron that was not shy, Was amazing to spend an hour a day taking 70 raw images in 1 hour

thank you Melissa

PRO+

A Wonderful portrait Doug Love the lighting - Dave

Thank you Dave

Platinum

I have actually feed one pogies in the wild and then he landed on my head for about 30 seconds. Also had them follow me around. They seem curious with no fear.