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Uploaded: 02/07/17 2:32 PM GMT
Great Blue Heron
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Everglades National Park, Florida, USA Heading up the Turner River, surrounded by mangrove trees, many birds were enjoying the sanctuary of the location. With dappled sunlight filtered by the overhanging mangroves, this heron posed nicely for me. (Please view full size to see the textures and colors of its feathers.)

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.GIGIBL
02/07/17 2:55 PM GMT
Wow such a beauty very well captured.
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::tigger3
02/07/17 3:20 PM GMT
Wonderful details, he chose the perfect spot to get a fantastic contrast.
tigs=^..^=
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::Ramad
02/07/17 3:32 PM GMT
He/she may be posing for you Thad but the slightest movement in the water will not be missed by the heron. Nice shot.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
::jerseygurl
02/07/17 3:49 PM GMT
The heron was posing so nicely - Great Capture Thad on presentation as well as lighting!!!!!!
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::trixxie17
02/07/17 3:55 PM GMT
We always have them on our little lake in the spring, summer and fall and I miss them now - I'll simply enjoy your excellent shot.
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.Tomeast
02/07/17 10:03 PM GMT
What a pose too. This is just excellent all around Thad from the lighting and color on the Heron to the layout of the background. Fav.
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.Constance52347
02/07/17 11:20 PM GMT
Beautiful! Lighting and composition are wonderful. Fav for me.
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::corngrowth
02/08/17 12:29 AM GMT
It seems to be mesmerized, Thad. Not by the presence of fish but of the presence of your camera.

Perfectly taken shot, my friend!
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.Starglow
02/08/17 4:16 PM GMT
Terrific shot and it does seem to be posing for you.
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.icedancer
02/16/17 6:55 PM GMT
Absolutely Stunning and such detail and colour - feel like I'm right there looking at him in person. Right into my favs
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.GomekFlorida
02/19/17 10:30 PM GMT
I have always found these birds to be very photogenic. Most times, they will purposely move into the shot just so you can take their photo. Nice capture here.
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