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Tuesday, 5 February 2013

Riverbank Sentry

The Grey Heron in one of its favourite positions standing at the side of the river watching the World go by. This one wasn't fishing, but just taking it easy in the morning sun.

Lumix G3. 100-300mm lens. 1/500 at f5.6. 300mm(X2). ISO250

Lumix G3. 100-300mm lens. 1/500 at f7.1. 300mm(X2). ISO250.

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28 comments:

  1. Anonymous5 February 2013 at 13:49

    Beautifully lit and sharp photos Roy, both of these images are superb studies of this river-side bird :-)

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  2. Mary5 February 2013 at 14:17

    So good to see herons! These are really nice photos of your sentry. I'd like to sit quietly on the riverbank with him :-)

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    1. Roy Norris5 February 2013 at 16:55

      Thanks Mary, not at the current temperatures you wouldn't. {:))

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  3. sweffling5 February 2013 at 16:18

    I agree, the lighting is lovely!

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  4. The Herald5 February 2013 at 17:02

    Lethargy or contentment? Is it bored with life, and just can't be bothered or is it resting and digesting after a bountiful spell of early morning fishing?
    Whichever it is Roy, you've done an excellent job of capturing the 'mood' in these two images...[;o)

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    1. Roy Norris5 February 2013 at 21:51

      Thanks Trevor, its probably the latter.{:))

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  5. Rowan5 February 2013 at 17:38

    Lovely photos Roy. I like herons, hope he enjoyed the sunshine:)

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  6. grammie g5 February 2013 at 18:04

    Hey Roy...They always seem to look unfazed,about anything,just sitting ! ; )
    There you go with all those number, and etc : }, I just know they are great shot's!!
    Grace

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  7. John T.5 February 2013 at 18:38

    Great heron photos. It'll be a while before we see any in this area.

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  8. ShySongbird5 February 2013 at 18:45

    Lovely! It's that quiet patience that makes them one of my favourite birds :-)

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    1. Roy Norris5 February 2013 at 21:53

      Thanks Jan, yes they are very patient thats for sure.

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  9. Jenny5 February 2013 at 19:40

    Lovely sharp photos Roy. I love the second one with him/her hunched down. I can't get very close to my local Herons! So far anyway......

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  10. Helma6 February 2013 at 10:39

    We have here with us in the polder many herons but I've never succeeded in this nice in the picture krjgen. You have such beautiful blue heron vereeuwwigd Roy.

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  11. Guy6 February 2013 at 14:51

    Hi Roy

    These are great pictures of a very majestic bird. The feather detail you captured is just amazing. Thanks for sharing these.

    Guy

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  12. Cuby6 February 2013 at 15:33

    Their quiet watchful stillness makes them wonderful to watch. The photos show these qualities so well.

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  13. Anonymous6 February 2013 at 23:14

    It's a great bird. I hope to see them some day.

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  14. KaHolly7 February 2013 at 20:35

    Wouldn't I like to add this beauty to my lifelist!!

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    1. Roy Norris7 February 2013 at 22:47

      We get to see a lot of these Karen, they are pretty common in England.

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  15. Noushka8 February 2013 at 15:31

    Very nice photos, I love the way the Blue tit sits on the branch on your latest post!!
    This heron is gorgeous, well done!

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