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Green heron

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Posted by Peter Evanoski on July 20, 2008 at 11:39 AM
Green heron
I was sitting in my blind photographing Belted Kingfishers when I had something moving around next to my blind (6 inches). So I went to stand up and peek when this guy flew up. I fell back in my chair, I don't know who got startled more :smile: .
Posted by Joseph Martines on July 20, 2008 at 12:30 PM
I really enjoyed this image.

Have you ever seen the green heron stretch its neck??? Amazing.
Posted by Christine Adams on July 21, 2008 at 7:18 AM
Fun story Pete!! How long did it take for your heart to get back to normal? I've never seen a Green Heron. They're pretty.
Posted by Mark Wilson on July 21, 2008 at 2:38 PM
Cool image and story Peter. I am with Bob on cloning the stick and giving this a little more USM.
Posted by Peter Evanoski on July 21, 2008 at 5:27 PM
Thanks Cris my heart was beating for a while :smile: .Hi Bob and Mark, I think some birds don't come across well in this small compressed format. My basic work is USM then contrast,color if needed,small amount of noise reduction then USM as a final for the web. Here is a close up of the head I 'm afraid to go to far. I was not set up for flash in the 1/4 sun I bet that would help a lot :smile:
Posted by Mitch Moraski on August 8, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Hey Peter,

Great shot! I only wish....PS the stick out from the upper right?

Mitch Moraski
E. Montpelier, VT
Posted by Patricia Brundage on August 11, 2008 at 12:42 AM
Wow! Nice perch and excellent capture.