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      « Previous image · Next image » Squacco Heron taking off « Previous image · Next image » Print View Show EXIF Info Photo Details Francois Retief Frequent Member Registered: March 2010 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 5,377 Taken early morning at Marievale. Just 10-15 seconds after devouring a large frog, this Heron took off. · Date: Wed 2/5/2012 · Views: 425 Additional Info Rating: 8.00 Mature Content: No Linked Thumbnail: Linked Image: Share Image:

1. Wed 2/5/2012 11:39

   1. Rudi van den Heever Frequent Member	Registered: November 2008 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Posts: 6,352
      Super angle, timing and sharpness Francois! Like the slight wing blurr! ------------------------------ "What an awesome privilege to view the wonderful detail of God's creation through a man-made lens..." ----- ----------

1. Wed 2/5/2012 11:42

   1. LauraD Frequent Member	Registered: June 2008 Location: cape town Posts: 3,340
      This is great Francois, well done! Lovely comp and well timed with great colours. ------------------------------ www.lauradyerphotography.com 18-27 July KTP 8-13 Aug Sabi Sands Laura Dyer

1. Wed 2/5/2012 11:43

   1. Hennie Cilliers Frequent Member	Registered: October 2006 Location: Stellenberg, Cape Town Posts: 5,151
      Ditto Rudi. I like this very much Francois

1. Wed 2/5/2012 11:47

   1. Jacques de Klerk Frequent Member	Registered: January 2009 Location: Kenton-on-sea Posts: 7,288
      Wow, great timing, soft light and IQ ------------------------------ _______________________________________ Jacques de Klerk

1. Wed 2/5/2012 12:01

   1. Christo Schutte Frequent Member	Registered: October 2006 Location: Pretoria Posts: 1,981
      Great take off Francois, Pin sharp in great light ------------------------------ God created the world for us to enjoy while caring for the beauty of nature

1. Wed 2/5/2012 12:18

   1. Kotisaya - Kobus Saayman Frequent Member	Registered: March 2011 Location: Pretoria Posts: 5,385
      Tuoch of light on the splach makes it even more stunning,good one

1. Wed 2/5/2012 12:18

   1. Charissa Premium Member	Registered: March 2009 Location: pretoria Posts: 11,889
      This is a really top notch shot Francois. Great timing, sharpness and exposure. ------------------------------

1. Wed 2/5/2012 12:21

   1. Jan van Biljon Frequent Member	Registered: February 2011 Location: Greytown Posts: 1,446
      Excellent shot Francois. Great action and a lovely mood

1. Wed 2/5/2012 12:44

   1. Wessel du Plessis Frequent Member	Registered: March 2010 Location: Centurion Posts: 15,924
      Super shot. Deatail, comp, exposure and that splash all spot on. ------------------------------ Mens kan jou draai soos jy wil, jou agterent bly altyd agter. JP Viljoen (Uit " 'n Kwartduisend spreuke" van Johan Combrink)

1. Wed 2/5/2012 12:57

   1. Francois Retief Frequent Member	Registered: March 2010 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 5,377
      Thanks for the comments everyone - much appreciated !

1. Wed 2/5/2012 13:14

   1. JVW Photography Frequent Member	Registered: January 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,796
      Wow, awesome shot. ------------------------------ Jaco

1. Wed 2/5/2012 13:30

   1. Chris Kotze Frequent Member	Registered: March 2007 Location: Gauteng Posts: 18,346
      Excellent , well timed and capture ------------------------------ Chris Kotze Behind all the successes in the world lies a series of mistakes.

1. Wed 2/5/2012 14:04

   1. bhoops Frequent Member	Registered: February 2011 Location: cape town Posts: 1,301
      magical shot

1. Wed 2/5/2012 14:19

   1. Gregg Darling Frequent Member	Registered: September 2008 Location: St Francis Bay Posts: 3,469
      Cracking image, Francois.

1. Wed 2/5/2012 14:20

   1. j van noordwyk Premium Member	Registered: January 2011 Location: Alberton Posts: 4,472
      A good image Francois verry well timed. ------------------------------ It's not what u look at, it's wat u see that matters.

1. Wed 2/5/2012 14:44

   1. Ettienne v Niekerk Frequent Member	Registered: March 2009 Location: Kempton Park, South Africa Posts: 6,406
      Awesome image!! VWD Francois. That 5D is performing very well or is it just the operator? ------------------------------ Regards Ettienne Failure is not the worst thing in the world. The very worst is not to try.

1. Wed 2/5/2012 14:54

   1. mark beckwith Frequent Member	Registered: July 2009 Location: Pretoria Posts: 4,877
      Blixem Francois, Stunning man! ------------------------------ www.markbeckwith.co.za

1. Wed 2/5/2012 15:08

   1. Francois Retief Frequent Member	Registered: March 2010 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 5,377
      Thanks for the nice comments everyone. Ettienne - it is a great camera but I hope the photographer at least has something to do with the photos that get taken !!!

1. Wed 2/5/2012 15:13

   1. Collin Frequent Member	Registered: December 2010 Location: Cape Town Posts: 1,350
      Stunning catch and very well taken. ------------------------------ Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. (George Carlin) Cameras E-620/30/5 Olympus 12-60 f/2.8 , 50-200 f/2.8 , 18-180, 70-300 , 35mm Macro , EC14 , EC20 Sigma 105 Macro , 135-400 , 50-500 (Bigma), Rikion 8mm FE, 3 X Grips , 3 X Flashes , Tripods and other junk we all buy (once).

1. Wed 2/5/2012 15:35

   1. muller dirker Frequent Member	Registered: March 2006 Location: Stilbaai Posts: 3,306
      Super shot Francois and very good pp work. ------------------------------ Never follow the croud; you will never get further than the crowd. The man who walks alone will find him in places no one has ever been. One of these days the crowd will leave me ........

1. Wed 2/5/2012 16:50

   1. Wynand van Wyk Frequent Member	Registered: May 2007 Location: Witbank Posts: 15,447
      Super action capture here! Great detail and colours. I love it! ------------------------------ Wynand 16 years old and still at it! My brand new website: www.wynandvanwykphotography.com "Our talents is a gift that God gives us... What we make of our talents is our gift back to God." - Leo Buscalgia -

1. Wed 2/5/2012 17:20

   1. AllanB Gallery Moderator	Registered: June 2006 Location: Umhlanga Rocks Posts: 42,165
      Great timing....the pose and detail perfectly captured. Well done. ------------------------------ Never give up!! Its out there somewhere. www.photoedge.co.za

1. Wed 2/5/2012 17:57

   1. Phill Ovens Frequent Member	Registered: October 2009 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 3,543
      Very good image Francois great detail and strong comp

1. Wed 2/5/2012 18:10

   1. GlenH Frequent Member	Registered: October 2010 Location: Wellington Cape Posts: 6,643
      Brilliant timing and image Francois. Super comp and colours as well. Very well done. ------------------------------ Glen.

1. Wed 2/5/2012 19:38

   1. Colin Pym Frequent Member	Registered: October 2009 Location: Cape Town Posts: 2,260
      Great colours and detail, like the water action! ------------------------------ Colin Pym "If you want truly to understand something, try to change it"

1. Thu 3/5/2012 01:36

   1. Bushbuck Member	Registered: August 2010 Location: UK Posts: 1,628
      This is AWESOME! VVWD!

1. Thu 3/5/2012 03:11

   1. MJ Sesto Frequent Member	Registered: October 2011 Location: Long Beach, California U.S.A. Posts: 13,350
      GORGEOUS, All Around, Francois! MJ

1. Thu 3/5/2012 04:37

   1. Francois Retief Frequent Member	Registered: March 2010 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 5,377
      Thanks again to everyone for commenting on this image !

1. Thu 3/5/2012 04:41

   1. Gerrit Bastiaanse Frequent Member	Registered: July 2006 Location: Durbanville Posts: 3,585
      Superb timing, great shot ------------------------------ Gerrit Bastiaanse C1DX,C7D, C600F4L IS USM II, C16-35F2.8L II, C24-105F4L IS USM, C70-200F2.8L IS USM II, C580EXII, C1.4XIII

1. Sun 13/5/2012 18:03

   Rating: 8.00

   1. Alroy ODP Staff	Registered: February 2007 Location: Pretoria Posts: 5,995
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