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Heron and Sculpin

Heron and Sculpin

A Great Blue Heron plucks a sculpin out of the shallows of the brackish pond at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.

A Great Blue Heron plucks a sculpin out of the shallows of the brackish pond at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.
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NIKON D500

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Aperture f/9 ISO 640 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 8000/10

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Jul, 2017

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Your photos are so sharp and crisp and your cropping and composition is just perfect. I'm really impressed and inspired by your photography!

Talk about timing!! The nictating membrane halfway across, and the snack unsupported as the GBHE gets ready to eat. Awesome.

You're so very talented! This goes beyond just a magnificent capture, this is extraordinary!

just amazing 'close-up'

Great shot !!!

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