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My friendly heron is still around, but the freeze and snow that are on the way have me praying he doesn't leave for warmer climates. The pond he's hanging around did freeze over in past years, so chances are he will take off at some point... :(
This photo was taken on March 21, 2009 using a Nikon D300S.
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ranckk59 (30 months ago | reply)
Great shot Jon
nikonjim (30 months ago | reply)
November was very warm, at least you had him this long... Great shot!
*S A N D E E P* (30 months ago | reply)
nice capture...would love to see the uncropped shot
Bill Adams (30 months ago | reply)
Just incredible, Jon!!
Paul Pagano (30 months ago | reply)
It doesn't get much better than this.....well done.
dmcantrell (30 months ago | reply)
wow, this is an extreme close-up -- well done!
Do you use some sort of a hide to get a shot like this @420mm?
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Laura Pipkin (30 months ago | reply)
Fantastic shot, Jon! Don't worry, your heron will most likely be around during winter. They don't mind snow/ice and cold that much... www.pbase.com/bettyvlasiu/image/109364722
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Nikographer [Jon] (30 months ago | reply)
thanks guys.
@dmcantrell - no hide, just a pond, juv heron that's friendly and probably now 25+ visits to the pond in like 4 months.
@Laura - yeah, I know, but if it freezes completely will he turn himself in to an ice breaker or go towards freer flowing water that's not covered in ICE?
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Lala Lands (30 months ago | reply)
Wow! Wonderful details and light! Great work!
1bluecanoe (30 months ago | reply)
Amazing....
and that protective liner of the eye....dang! You are officially the heron master!
opie0429<Busy with Physical Therapy> (30 months ago | reply)
Amazing capture!!!!
my soul (30 months ago | reply)
awesome!
lr3127 (30 months ago | reply)
Beautiful detail!!
george_gww (30 months ago | reply)
Wow Jon this is great............. Thanks for sharing !!
Love the eye, this one Rocks !!!!!
kgrin (30 months ago | reply)
oh, my... this is a really amazing shot.
Doug Lloyd (30 months ago | reply)
All good things eventually end. 4 months is a long run with an individual bird. Good one Jon
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PeteZ28 (30 months ago | reply)
Awesome Jon, man you're right in there!
trykemom (30 months ago | reply)
Nice capture of the inner eye lid. Wonderful light.
dmcantrell (30 months ago | reply)
Ben Tebbens (30 months ago | reply)
Great shot! Amazing capture. Sure hope he hangs around for you. So nice. Really wonderful. The details are fantastic. Look at that eye!
cerebri (30 months ago | reply)
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wintercove (30 months ago | reply)
Fantastic!!!!!!
DanielEwert (30 months ago | reply)
Wonderful moment and great detail. Nice work!
Daniel
VA Wild Rose (30 months ago | reply)
What a great close-up Jon!
www.matthansenphotography.com (30 months ago | reply)
wonderful
Rebecca Tifft (30 months ago | reply)
You are so lucky to have him around to watch and take pictures of :)
Well done.
BN SINGH (30 months ago | reply)
Super shot Jon.
rabidash* (30 months ago | reply)
~cOngrats~
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Thomas Frejek (30 months ago | reply)
WOW! Unbelivable shot!
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~MAMA Z~ (30 months ago | reply)
Congrats on Explore...this is a real winner, Jon.
I'm trying to make a few comments this morning between packing boxes. Have a great weekend.
Larry's Photography (30 months ago | reply)
another perfect shot Jon. Way to go
_ njphoto [deleted] (30 months ago | reply)
awesome jon!!!
Gregg Obst (30 months ago | reply)
Great closeup Jon. Nice details.
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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Stuff With Two Legs, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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Ostholländer (30 months ago | reply)
Really great capture.
Hot Flash Photography (30 months ago | reply)
Outstanding image, Jon, and totally fascinating. The details on this guy are grrrrreat!
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ButterstickLover (30 months ago | reply)
Outstanding.
WorldofArun (30 months ago | reply)
the eye, the moment, the reality....awesome threesome..
Mathia Coco (30 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group Photonature, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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Mary and her camera (30 months ago | reply)
Stunning close-up!
You are redefining what's possible, and I am awed and discouraged by turns. :)
Amazing, John - friendly or not!
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martytdx (30 months ago | reply)
Nice close-up, Jon. I hope things are going well for you.
MyRidgebacks - Sharon C Johnson (30 months ago | reply)
congrats on explore...well deserved
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Diana827 (30 months ago | reply)
Oh my! that is great!
dfaen (30 months ago | reply)
awesome composition!
Hard-Rain (30 months ago | reply)
Very cool!
Epoch Photo 1 [deleted] (30 months ago | reply)
Another beauty, Jon!
Bob
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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Burdr, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
WOW! What a close up on both the Heron and the fish! Excellent!
sunspotimages (30 months ago | reply)
This is an amazing shot. Well done Jon!
High-on-Life (30 months ago | reply)
Yum! Raw Fish!
Yavuz Alper (30 months ago | reply)
el perfecto..!!!
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Walk in the Woods Photography (30 months ago | reply)
very nice shot
daniel-jones (29 months ago | reply)
cool :D
labels_30 (29 months ago | reply)
fantastic shot.