Purple herons on the hunt - ( Ardea purpurea)

Purple herons on the hunt - ( Ardea purpurea) - I photographed these two purple herons while on the bank they waited for the passage of fish. After a long time in vain, one of the two herons took off just as a fish jumped out of the water. At the time of shooting I did not notice the fish, I only noticed it after downloading the photos, it is a pity that it is out of focus. Nikon D500, Sigma Sport 150-600mm, f/6.3, 1/640 sec, ISO 1250. Thanks for your comment

Marvelous picture, Giangiorgio! Interesting scene and moment plus a fabulous background! Beautifully done! Bravo! Sincerely, Tatiana

Tatiana, glad you enjoyed this picture and adding it to your favorites, ciao Giangiorgio

Many thanks Tatiana for your generous comment much appreciated, glad you liked it, ciao Giangiorgio

Outstanding design, clarity, hues and timing. Bravo, Giangiorgio.

Wayne, many thanks for your visit, comments and compliments , ciao Giangiorgio

Phenomenal capture, although not intentional, Giangiorgio! Complimenti! Ciao! PDE

Sometimes luck comes in handy, Grazie mille Pierre for your continued support , ciao Giangiorgio

Hi Giangiorgio,

 

this moment you captured is unique! Yes, it's a pity the fish is out of focus, but you couldn't have prepared for this situation. Purple herons are pretty rare where I live, although I have photographed one now and then; it seems they are more numerous on Sardegna. Great shot! Kind regards, Vincent

Grazie mille Vincent for your nice comment much appreciated. Even in Sardinia, there are very few purple herons compared to white and gray herons , ciao Giangiorgio