view larger - He hunts from about 30 ft in a tree making him much smarter than the average heron.

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... excellent ... congrats ...

Beautiful capture, Excellent timing, very nice lighting (7/7 an). Best regards Christine

Great action shot, Monte! We have trout in our lake and herons fishing. This gives me something to shoot for this summer. Were you handholding the 500 or using a tripod?

 

Best regards,

 

Dick

Excellent document again. Should get an extra point for continuous high quality submissions...or a lifetime award or similar..

Another great capture! Full of the feel of action. Best regards, Linh DInh

Nice catch for the both of you.I do find the background to be distracting.

beautiful capture as always.7/6. regards.

You bring us a continual and excellent dining experience...Great work...Marjorie

The large view is awesome! Great detail and sharpness.

Another excellent capture. Incredible shot, my friend. 7/7 + WR.

Fantastic capture, Monte ... just wonderful !!. Regards.

You are a real talent in birds photography.. of course you know that. 7/7 or more, if possible, Best wishes from India.

great catch for both of you! Greetings, Piet

Another exceptional image, Sir Monte. 7/7a. Well done, my friend. Regards, Lawrence

Monte...as is your custom, superb photo!!!!!

Hi Monte, He must be very exciting and interesting to watch. I like the woods in the B/G also, must be his tree there somewhere ;). Take care 7/7a

Outstanding!

Great timing Monte ! 7/7

What a MOMENT!

Monte, what more can be said? It's another great capture from you. Is this a tri-colored heron?

Great blue heron.

Great shot ^^^ Best regards

 

***Ali***

Nice flight shot, and interesting info about his hunting technique.

The lighting is supert, very nice bokeh in the bg. I like it, heron inflight with catch.