You are quick with that shutter! As I expect you have got it all with this image. Good balance with that reflection and nice detail still in the shadow.

Thank you Darryl.

I thought it was one of Maven's escapee's!....Super clarity on this Robert!..the reflections make it look as if there are two birds there!..........

Remarkable clarity! Beautiful photo, nicely shot!

BEAUTIFUL! A great capture! The colors/markings / species you have are gorgeous! I've never seen one like this one here.

love the reflection of the bird in the water and the circle he left behind great picture

A nice picture Robert. Good clarity and overall fine look.

Thank you everyone.

Such a handsome Heron - and you caught him in motion, as that splotch of water shows. Good details of his coat of grey feathers - and such a fine looking face with a sharp eye. The lovely light blue water captures his wonderful reflection. I also like the bits of grass, which breaks up all that blue. You bring us the most marvelous nature views Robert, and I thank you :* )

I super shot - the reflection is lovely and it deserves a 10 :)

Thank you Carolyn and Eve.

Nice focus and comp. Seems the fellow and you were both busy.

I love the simplicity of this shot - and of course, the perfect clarity and amazing detail. The stunning blue is so wonderful on the DT. My goodness, but you are an incredible photographer!

Thank you Priyantha and Terry :-)

You deff. got a talent for being there at dinnertime(lol) Another amazing capture Robert, love that reflection and ofcourse the perfect detail and clarity, wonderful post !!

Jacky

Thank you Jacky.

I suppose the only part which was above the water level was your right eye, one hand and a camera, lol... Gosh, what a sacrifice to please your demending Caedes friends, lolol....Wait a minute, now I know who takes away all the fish, poor heron, I guess he is hunting in vain.

Thank you Ewa :-)

Lovely capture of a 'hunting' heron. Love the texture and color of it's feathers--tempting to pat. He's most certainly caught something and it appears to still be wiggling! Great reflection and motion in the water from where the prawn was plucked. Only thing that I found a tiny bit distracting is the brown reed(?) near the top of his right leg.

Thank you Twig.

Good heavens Robert, were you snorkeling to get this shot? What some people won't do for a picture. And, what timing....just as the bird grabs his lunch. Look at those water rings still on the surface from the bird having made a hurrid shot at the prawn. Did you say you were going to work for National geographic? Into my favs.
Pat

Thanks Pat, I’d love to work for National Geographic :-)

I just came back from a trip in Champagne, to see the cranes migration...
This is a wonderful capture! What lense did you use?

Thank you Pierre. It was a 400mm prime.

This is an awesome photograph man and you have very quick reflexes. Excellent work
Jason

Thank you Jason.

i saw this on the front page (congrats) and wanted to stop by and tell whomever shot it what a great image they posted.. well done :o)

Thank you Rob.

I'm way behind in my comments but I'm posting this message to let you know that I have viewed this image and found it to be very nice. I've enjoyed viewing this photo. Thanks for posting it.
Russ

Thank you Russ.

Simply elegant shot. Clarity is impeccable here, and you have captured nature at its finest. Beautiful setting to boot. Kudos, Robert.

Robert

Thank you Robert.