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Heron and Smelt

Heron and Smelt

Schools of smelt are making their way through Humboldt Bay and into the surrounding tidal sloughs where herons and egrets wait to snag a hearty meal. Here, a Gr...
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Schools of smelt are making their way through Humboldt Bay and into the surrounding tidal sloughs where herons and egrets wait to snag a hearty meal. Here, a Great Blue Heron is seen in Butcher's Slough with a large smelt skewered on its beak.
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NIKON D500

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Aperture f/8 ISO 640 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 8000/10

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May, 2017

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84

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+15

Awards

Peer Award

Magnificent Capture

Absolute Masterpiece

Superb Composition

Outstanding Creativity

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