African scene

[Stephen Earle]

1DMKIV
500 F4
F5
ISO 1600
1/2000

Kruger National Park, South Africa

[Ken Watkins]

Stephen,

Great to see you back, what can I say about this truly amazing seems very appropriate. If I was to be extremely picky I could ask for the Hammerkopf's bill to be clear of the wing, but that would just be silly:w3

[Richard Unsworth]

Amazing scene portraying Africa at its best.
Three common species turned into a unique scene - brilliant!
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[Frank Schauf]

A great situation, congratulations.

[Bill Dix]

Not one but two birds with good head angles, one with prey, and a great perch. Well captured. I might be tempted to tone down the brights on the heron.

[laurie golden]

Wow, until I read Bill's post I did not notice the "perch". That makes the photo for me although it was great with just the two birds and the fish. I also agree to toning down the brights on the heron if you can.

[dankearl]

Really cool shot!
Only in Africa, the perch is awesome.

[Steve Uffman]

Outstanding capture IMO....one of those magical moments that I am glad someone captured....congrats!

[Daniel Cadieux]

Birds, mammals, fish, I'm sure there is an insect in there somewhere...you've almost got it all covered:t3 The heron does seem a bit bright overall, and I do wish the fish was facing us, but this is a very neat depiction of wildlife in Africa. I like it alot!!

[Stephen Earle]

Thanks for the comments everyone.

[Ofer Levy]

I like this! Very interesting and unique. IQ is not great due to the high ISO and crop I guess.