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Old 01-24-2010, 06:19 PM
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That is an amazing shot.
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Old 01-24-2010, 06:20 PM
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Wow Brendan...
That is a beautiful Blue Heron...
Fantastic timing on this shot.
Love how his wings are all spread out.
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Old 01-24-2010, 06:22 PM
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Simply beautiful!
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Old 01-24-2010, 06:25 PM
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Great shot, Brendan. Love the blue against the green background. Nice cap!! TFS
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not bad .. hee heee .. another stupendous capture Brendan .. the colours are outstanding and I really like how the focus and framing of it's wings takes me to the heron's head
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Totally amazing Brendan - great color too.
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Nice catch Ty, he sure looks blue giving you the hind side salute...
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Damn...the colours in that bird are unreal...so so wonderful. Yet another great shot mate.
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Old 01-24-2010, 07:53 PM
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I've never seen a Blue Heron that was that blue...

I see these birds all of the time, but the ones around here are a muted, bluish-charcoal colour.

Great capture!
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