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sunset over cape cod bay
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a few months back I trucked on over to the bay to take in the sunset... everyone was watching the sun sink into the water when this great blue heron flew in, circled and touched down right in back of where I was standing. I don't think anyone else saw this... certainly not the photographer standing up to his ankles in marsh muck with his camera mounted on a tripod facing west... it sometimes really pays to watch one's back, photographically speaking....

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::tigger3
04/06/13 2:14 AM GMT
Oh what a well timed shot, it does pay to look not only forward, but back as well. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
.koca
04/06/13 9:22 AM GMT
Wonderful view. You caught it in the right moment. Great work.
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.Jimbobedsel
04/06/13 2:03 PM GMT
That is one fantastic capture, Mary. Just amazing.
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.rvdb
04/06/13 8:16 PM GMT
Beautiful.....

Rob
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The reason why the sun sets in the evening is because it wants to see the sunrise in the morning. I rise in the morning because I want to see them both. RvdB
.bfrank
04/06/13 11:46 PM GMT
You caught the perfect moment Mary and the exposure is nice. You can see lots of detail of the bird.
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Life's moments are sweet. I just want to capture all that I can of them.
::Fifthbeatle
04/07/13 4:53 PM GMT
Beautiful shot, well taken!
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I Love Cloudy Days
::LakeMichigan
04/07/13 8:08 PM GMT
Not sure how I missed this great shot but I did.
Great camera work ... prefect timing .
Love the tones and the reflections .
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I would travel only by horse, if I had the choice. ~ Linda McCartney ~
::SEFA
04/08/13 4:36 PM GMT
You where in the right Place at the right time Mary. This is wonderful. The wings, the lighting and the beautiful background. Exellent work.
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SEFA
.tib
04/09/13 6:12 AM GMT
WOW, this is just amazing Mary! You lucky girl! Gorgeous sunset tones on the water and stunning detail to the Heron. That wingspan is incredible!!
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Spend a few minutes each day being grateful for what you have and who you have to share it with.
::icedancer
04/09/13 7:06 PM GMT
Wow Mary, this is Spectacular and so Perfectly timed and captured
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Have a Wonderful Spring
.Eubeen
04/11/13 10:41 PM GMT
Good pose and timing in your capture Mary. Nice details and colours in the scene and nice textures in the water. A levels adjustment increasing the amount of white and adding a bit of contrast would add some depth in the sand and lighten the shadows on the heron.
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