Heron Catch

[Stephen Earle]

Another image of this heron catching a squirell in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa. 350D, 300 f2.8 + 2x, ISO 800, f 5.6, 1/3200

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the pose and action captured. Did the squirrel get away? I might sharpen the bird a bit more.

[Arthur Morris]

Pretty amazing behavior! Did you already post the next frame??? If yes, please provide the link.. Thanks.

[Joanna Trescott]

Great action shot. Have never seen a heron go after a squirrel!

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Incredible timing and action. A first for me . Excellent eye contact in the heron and good exposure. Thanks for sharing.

[Linda Robbins]

Wow, great action! I have seen a Great Blue Heron go after a squirrel, but he missed. Did the squirrl escape? Wonderful image.

[Stephen Earle]

Thx guys for looking and commenting. The squirell lost the battle unfortunately. Arthur, I had the 300 f2.8 + 2x (as a long lens setup) on the 350d as my backup camera because we were shooting mammals most of the day. The next frames, unfortunately, are a bit far apart:):D! I posted another in the series here : http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...ad.php?t=11073.

Although this image was made in early morning light and I got a very good histogram, I'm somehow at a loss as to how to improve the shot? Any suggestions would be welcome.