Ta Da!

    From Great Falls National Park, Maryland. The rookery up river was booming with activity tonight, and at some times the squawks coming from the island sounded torturous. The above shot is from the main overlook.

    (2006_0612_D200_3808)

    Comments and faves

    1. crowolf, mjp3000, ajschroetlin, FlowrBx, and 22 other people added this photo to their favorites.

    2. *_MissKitty [deleted] (73 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful shot -- love the way the wings are extended ---Fave !!!!!

    3. ajschroetlin (73 months ago | reply)

      This is nice. I really like the stormy looking water and the beautiful light.

      The World Through My Eyes

    4. FlowrBx (73 months ago | reply)

      Unusual pose!

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    5. pinklassy3 (73 months ago | reply)

      Awsome capture! He is posing just for you

    6. jude (73 months ago | reply)

      *wow* ... nature at its finest - and you were there! this is awesome jon!
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    7. Tall Bob (73 months ago | reply)

      Wonderful shot!

    8. AlexandraPhotos (73 months ago | reply)

      Wonderful capture. I love it.

    9. Penwarrior (73 months ago | reply)

      "I'm SUPERMAN!!"

      Cool pose!

    10. akshath (73 months ago | reply)

      wow , its just beautiful

    11. Gypsy Flores Photography (73 months ago | reply)

      Incredible shot.

      I really like your animal photo!
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    12. birdyboo (73 months ago | reply)

      Outstanding! Love your title. Just what it looks like.

    13. guzelilayda (73 months ago | reply)

      Just beautiful

    14. Alexander Yates (73 months ago | reply)

      Awesome- Very dramatic!

    15. Tut99 (Roger) (73 months ago | reply)

      Marty, this is a great pose. I can imagine the bird yelling your title!
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    16. Nature Photographer (73 months ago | reply)

      Cathy title... I can hear the windows "ta-da" sound in the BG as he poses.... lol!

      Very nice pose. Well done.

    17. 0 W8ing (73 months ago | reply)

      Just Plainly Awesome!!

    18. Mrs.MikeBRSM (73 months ago | reply)

      great capture and title!

    19. Gale Franey (73 months ago | reply)

      Magnificent!!!

    20. Doug Lloyd (73 months ago | reply)

      He looks like hes about to fall over backwards. Fun shot
      Doug

    21. Roger_Deng (73 months ago | reply)

      I like this for its pose. Wonderful timing.

    22. Cathy G. (LA) (73 months ago | reply)

      Poetry in motion!

    23. jimall (73 months ago | reply)

      Dramatic pose!
      Great timing and water rush!

    24. Kris Kros (73 months ago | reply)

      This is so amazing, Jon.

    25. Kelsana (73 months ago | reply)

      incredible show!!!!

    26. Ollie_girl (73 months ago | reply)

      Spectacular moment caught on camera. This shot makes my heart sing!

      Please put your photo in the Feathery Friday! so that my friends have a greater chance of seeing it.

    27. Ollie_girl (73 months ago | reply)

      Happy Feathery Friday! So glad you could make it!

    28. catbutler (73 months ago | reply)

      Gorgeous shot! I have been ogling herons today and this one is just amazing!

    29. Nikographer [Jon] (73 months ago | reply)

      Thanks everyone, thanks for the ~invite Ollie_Girl.

      @catbutler, I've got a few more Heron shots. And be sure to check this one too ;)

    30. catbutler (73 months ago | reply)

      Thanks for the tip. You do indeed have a few more (truly fantastic) heron shots! What a joy to wander through your photostream...

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