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A catch for us both

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Posted by Alan Bryant on January 31, 2010 at 4:52 AM
A catch for us both
Me catching the Heron, catching the fish.

1D3
500f4 + 1.4TC
ISO 500
1/1250 @ f/5.6

Thanks for looking and for your comments

BIGGER VERSION
Posted by Craig Jones on January 31, 2010 at 8:13 AM
I love the facing away composition and the angle :wink: the dark BG has brought out the wonderful detail in these amazing birds really well,the fish is the icing on the cake Alan :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on January 31, 2010 at 9:44 AM
Well caught indeed Alan. One of my favourite subjects.
Posted by Kim Connolly on January 31, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Great timing great detail, love the darkness surrounding the heron. Great stuff. :toast:
Posted by Jeroen Stel on January 31, 2010 at 2:26 PM
Lovely shot and the dark water really setts it off!
Well done getting the fish!

greetings,

Jeroen Stel
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on January 31, 2010 at 2:33 PM
Great capture, Alan. I like the dark background setting off the heron beautifully. :smile:
Posted by tony flashman on January 31, 2010 at 3:18 PM
A well timed shot. Its the type of image that may look good in B&W ?

Tony :toast: :toast:
Posted by Brett Lewis on January 31, 2010 at 4:14 PM
Very well caught but slightly tight on the bottom of the reflection. Super detail and nice light.

Brett :toast:
Posted by Guy Rogers on January 31, 2010 at 5:18 PM
Hello Alan.

Super shot and the lighting on the bird with that dark background and water as really set this of. Great timming with the fish which as added a nice touch to the image.

:wavey: :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by Brian Davis on January 31, 2010 at 6:03 PM
Very nice shot and well timed.
Posted by John Chapman on February 1, 2010 at 5:56 AM
Hi Alan, a nice heron shot. :toast: