White-faced Heron with a crab

[Ofer Levy]

1D Mark IV, Canon 800 f5.6, 1/3200, f7.1, iso 400, tripod, full Wimberley. From a few ours ago in Long Reef Sydney. Was stalking this bird when all of a sudden it caught this crub and whithin a few seconds it was gone....

[Jan Wegener]

awesome picture mate. I love the prey. The can be very tough to get cose to.

I think the image has a slight cyan/greenish cast

[Ofer Levy]

Thanks Jan! You are right - there was a greenish cast. Replaced the original post with this one which I like better - what do you think?

[gail bisson]

ofer,
This has it all-great low angle and position of bird and nice look at the crab as well. Iq is awesome and no green cast! no nits from me,
gail

[Grace Scalzo]

Your usual high quality image, Ofer. I saw no green cast but I see you replaced that image. The action and water dripping from the crab make this one special.

[Sachin Saraf]

This is wonderful capture Ofer...IQ, low angle, eye contact, pray, water droplets and that BG is something very special...I can see another crab hiding behind the heron...Fantastic

[Frank Schauf]

Beautiful image. Great pose, bg and details.

[dankearl]

That is one Great shot, Ofer.
Besides the pose and the interest with the crab, the light is gorgeous.
Perfect DOF for me also.

[Grady Weed]

Love the water drip off of the crab, who would'nt. The yellow legs with room to walk into is just right. The wind blowing the chest feathers makes it more real to me. It presents a natural feel and engages the viewer, I can feel the cold wind and hear the waves. The open beak and the red color inside the throat is a plus for me. I am on my Sager Laptop, the white strip appears warm from here. But not a deal breaker. Nice details in the body, love the whole scene.

[Melissa Groo]

I liked the head angle better on the other one but this one is more engaging. Fantastic moment captured, great light, superb IQ as ever, Ofer. Keep em coming!

[Marina Scarr]

This is really killer, Ofer. Love that low angle, the light, the colors with all the environment. The catch with the water droplets is a huge plus.

[arash_hazeghi]

wow! this is awesome, love how sharp the crab is. colors look great on my screen

[Sidharth Kodikal]

This is a killer, Ofer! Perfectly executed. I love everything about it.

[Amol Khedgikar]

Great action here. Love the way water drips from the crab. I like the colors in the frame as well. The yellow of Heron's legs and the BG blue.

[Jamie Douglas]

Superb Ofer. Amazing detail and love the light and smooth BG.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Killer shot Ofer...one of the best. that crab takes it few notches up and those droplets take it even further up. Even without the crab, this would have been stunner....you added two extra elements there...what an incredible low percentage shot.

[Sid Garige]

Super. Excellent shooting angle and perfect techs. Action is great too. Awesome job Ofer.

[Karl Egressy]

Fantastic action shot, Offer. I'm amazed!!!!!!!