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Apr 25, 2018 15:35:48   #
rdrechsler Loc: Channel Islands Harbor, CA
 
It's not often in life you get a do-over, but I lucked out. The first image was heartbreaking. I was on a conference call in my office when I spied this great blue heron ready to take flight, so juggling the phone and the camera while trying to remain coherent, I snapped off a few frames. It would have been one of my better shots ever, IF ONLY it were in focus. I was so disappointed.

But then, I got a second chance. I saw another, or maybe the same, great blue heron out my window again. This time I was able to set up the camera correctly and the second image is the result. I'm happy now.

Comments welcome. Your critiques and encouragement are so very helpful.

Disappointing Focus
Disappointing Focus...
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Apr 25, 2018 15:40:24   #
wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
 
rdrechsler wrote:
It's not often in life you get a do-over, but I lucked out. The first image was heartbreaking. I was on a conference call in my office when I spied this great blue heron ready to take flight, so juggling the phone and the camera while trying to remain coherent, I snapped off a few frames. It would have been one of my better shots ever, IF ONLY it were in focus. I was so disappointed.

But then, I got a second chance. I saw another, or maybe the same, great blue heron out my window again. This time I was able to set up the camera correctly and the second image is the result. I'm happy now.

Comments welcome. Your critiques and encouragement are so very helpful.
It's not often in life you get a do-over, but I lu... (show quote)


Great shots! I really love the second one. I have never seen a Great Blue Heron do ballet.

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Apr 25, 2018 15:58:23   #
NJFrank Loc: New Jersey
 
Anytime you can get a bird in flight is usually a winner. Nice going

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Apr 25, 2018 16:25:04   #
photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA
 
rdrechsler wrote:
It's not often in life you get a do-over, but I lucked out. The first image was heartbreaking. I was on a conference call in my office when I spied this great blue heron ready to take flight, so juggling the phone and the camera while trying to remain coherent, I snapped off a few frames. It would have been one of my better shots ever, IF ONLY it were in focus. I was so disappointed.

But then, I got a second chance. I saw another, or maybe the same, great blue heron out my window again. This time I was able to set up the camera correctly and the second image is the result. I'm happy now.

Comments welcome. Your critiques and encouragement are so very helpful.
It's not often in life you get a do-over, but I lu... (show quote)


Good capture of this beauty.

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Apr 25, 2018 17:04:35   #
Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA
 
Number 2. Acting like it has not, a care in the world!
Both are well captured.
Pat

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Apr 25, 2018 17:12:33   #
gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand
 
rdrechsler wrote:
It's not often in life you get a do-over, but I lucked out. The first image was heartbreaking. I was on a conference call in my office when I spied this great blue heron ready to take flight, so juggling the phone and the camera while trying to remain coherent, I snapped off a few frames. It would have been one of my better shots ever, IF ONLY it were in focus. I was so disappointed.

But then, I got a second chance. I saw another, or maybe the same, great blue heron out my window again. This time I was able to set up the camera correctly and the second image is the result. I'm happy now.

Comments welcome. Your critiques and encouragement are so very helpful.
It's not often in life you get a do-over, but I lu... (show quote)


Very nice rdrechsler, #2 is certainly a winner

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Apr 25, 2018 17:33:40   #
Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia
 
Beautiful set!

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Apr 25, 2018 22:54:58   #
patrick43 Loc: Los Lunas,NM
 
What a view from your office window! #2 looks great when downloaded.

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Apr 26, 2018 01:56:52   #
Katydid Loc: Davis, CA
 
Wow, I can see why the second one made you happy. It is perfectly wonderful.

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Apr 26, 2018 02:09:22   #
Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England
 
The download and details of #2 are excellent Dick.

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Apr 26, 2018 06:08:07   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
rdrechsler wrote:
It's not often in life you get a do-over, but I lucked out. The first image was heartbreaking. I was on a conference call in my office when I spied this great blue heron ready to take flight, so juggling the phone and the camera while trying to remain coherent, I snapped off a few frames. It would have been one of my better shots ever, IF ONLY it were in focus. I was so disappointed.

But then, I got a second chance. I saw another, or maybe the same, great blue heron out my window again. This time I was able to set up the camera correctly and the second image is the result. I'm happy now.

Comments welcome. Your critiques and encouragement are so very helpful.
It's not often in life you get a do-over, but I lu... (show quote)


Nice shots Dick.

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Apr 26, 2018 07:24:44   #
fourg1b2006 Loc: Long Island New York
 
They are beautiful to photograph...you did good.

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Apr 26, 2018 08:57:38   #
Raindancer
 
Second chances are great!

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Apr 26, 2018 10:35:36   #
Rathyatra Loc: Southport, United Kingdom
 
Still great captures.

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Apr 26, 2018 10:46:03   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
It always pays to be prepared. Good job on that 2nd image, Dick. Hope you get many more.

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