Portrait of a Great Blue Heron, up close (Page 5): Thanks so much Robert R, so glad you enjoyed, greatly appreciate your looking and very kind comment. Some day you have to drive out...

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

Robert R wrote:

Gregory, Fantastic, as usual. You are a master!

Thanks so much Robert R, so glad you enjoyed, greatly appreciate your looking and very kind comment. Some day you have to drive out and I'll be happy to show you around

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

jwt wrote:

Love this portrait Greg, another nat geo moment! :thumbup:

Thanks so much Jim, so glad you enjoyed, greatly appreciate your looking and very kind comment, and thanks for the thumb up

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

joer wrote:

:thumbup:

Thanks so much for looking and for the thumb up, joer, greatly appreciate it, so glad you enjoyed

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

Puglover wrote:

Beautiful shot Greg! The detail is very good and the lighting is perfect. The download is a must. Terri

So glad you enjoyed Terri, always appreciate your looking and kind comment, thank you

blacks2 Loc: SF. Bay area

A beauty from the master of bird photography. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Mile Loc: Crescent City Calif

gregoryd45 wrote:

The prairies and swamps are starting to heat up with visitors from the north. This handsome Heron emerged from some bushes along a slough surrounding the swamp. I was able to get off a shot before he flew off. Big Cypress Swamp Please try the download and double click.

Canon T2i, canon 400mm 5.6 L Lens, Manual, f/5.6, 1/1,250, ISO200, Spot Metering

beauty for sure amazing as always

sidney Loc: London.Eng.

That's my fav too. love 'em

Jerry B Loc: Dyckesville, Wisconsin

Nice Shot! These birds are difficult to get close to. We have some here on the Bay of Green Bay in Wisconsin. I managed a few shots too and can appreciate yours with the nice detail and sharpness,

Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England

Wonderful capture and great details in the download. :thumbup: :thumbup: :D

carlysue Loc: Columbus

I had no idea they had those chin feathers! Excellent detail,gregory!

nascar27 Loc: Kansas City, MO

Tremendous detail in your image....well done! 8-)

Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast

A portrait indeed! Beautiful bird and beautiful shot, Gregory!

sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA

Really excellent shot, Gregory, and the download is fantastic! Such detail!

al davis Loc: chesterfield virginia

gregoryd45 wrote:

The prairies and swamps are starting to heat up with visitors from the north. This handsome Heron emerged from some bushes along a slough surrounding the swamp. I was able to get off a shot before he flew off. Big Cypress Swamp Please try the download and double click.

Canon T2i, canon 400mm 5.6 L Lens, Manual, f/5.6, 1/1,250, ISO200, Spot Metering

Very Nice :thumbup: .A great photo all around Sharp, composition,and the bokah is superb. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Carolina Wings Loc: Flew from North Carolina to Pennsylvania

gregoryd45 wrote:

The prairies and swamps are starting to heat up with visitors from the north. This handsome Heron emerged from some bushes along a slough surrounding the swamp. I was able to get off a shot before he flew off. Big Cypress Swamp Please try the download and double click.

Canon T2i, canon 400mm 5.6 L Lens, Manual, f/5.6, 1/1,250, ISO200, Spot Metering

Super shot...and super sharp...loved it!!! :thumbup: