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    Default Ruffled Goliath Heron

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    A Goliath Heron, raising his crest in displeasure at a croc (swirl @top left) moving in on his fish.

    D3s 500VR 1/800s f/5.6 ISO1600. 20% crop. Luangwa River, Sth Luangwa NP- Zambia Nov 2011

    C & C most welcome

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    Very nice shot. Love the colors of the water, great pose, fish really adds, and I really like the comp.
    Well done.

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    Beautiful image. Great pose and light.

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    Marc:

    Lovely colors, like just the hint of detail visible in the bird and fish. The big splash adds to the sense of action.

    I fiddled with a crop up from the bottom because the reflection is of only moderate quality, but preferred your OP!

    Hope he got away from the croc.

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    Hi Marc, love the colours in this, and the heron silhouette works well. Good to see the heron's catch, and I like the circular ripple in front of him from plucking out the fish. No doubt he flew before the croc came close. Nasty characters they are.

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    Appreciate the comments everyone, many thanks.

    Quote Originally Posted by Randy Stout View Post
    Marc:
    I fiddled with a crop up from the bottom because the reflection is of only moderate quality, but preferred your OP!
    I did look at that alternate crop Randy, but I preferred it with the reflection in as well.


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