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Pick Yourself UP....

© Michelle Alton

Pick Yourself UP....

Uploaded: July 10, 2012

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Shake yourself off...and start all OVER again!
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Unfortunately, when this little green heron was on the other side of the pond, stalking a huge bullfrog, I wasn't prepared to capture the frog leaping out of the water, straight into the shocked bird's face. I didn't capture that moment (HrRumph!!)
The heron (I swear it) ran backwards about two yards before he shook himself off, as you see in this photo.
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And THEN, in a flash...he grabbed another frog (of average size) and I watched his neck (camera in my lap) as the frog went ALL THE WAY down! I thought these little herons stuck to tiny fish for meals!
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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Michelle Alton July 10, 2012


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Some other pond activity yesterday. #1474031

Jack Gaskin July 10, 2012

I REPEAT DONT LEAVE THAT POND FOR A SECOND.

The little green is great and they are AMAZING HUNTERS and like all birds GLUTTONOUS .

Keep them coming

Jack #10222648

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe July 10, 2012

GREAT stop action piece.
We all know the HrRumph moments, what you got is gold.
The colors and light are beautiful.
I'm with Jack, you are blessed with a pond. #10222664

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic July 10, 2012

Such a great capture, Michelle. That is such an amazing pond with all kinds of activity all around it. The best I ever walk away with at the ponds around here are a bad case of chiggers! LOL #10222668

Tiia Vissak July 10, 2012

a cool pose! #10222721

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic July 10, 2012

I'm with Becky..I never get anything at a pond either. Maybe a tick or two..This is super. Just take a lunch and camp out. #10222739

Lindley Johnson level-classic July 10, 2012

Another terrific shot of this heron! The look in his eye is fantastic, Michelle. #10222742

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe July 10, 2012

Wow...super captures! I love your description too! #10222781

Linda Sandbo July 10, 2012

Michelle, that is too funny.. they are so much fun to watch and you captured a great moment.... way to go!! #10222818

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 10, 2012

Fantastic capture Michelle! #10222883

Nikki McDonald level-classic July 10, 2012

Well, you may have missed one great moment, but you sure got another. This is a delightful capture, full of interest and attitude. Great detail, color and light, too. Fun description. #10222889

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 10, 2012

I agree with Nikki, you missed a great moment and captured another one.... great capture! #10222896

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 10, 2012

Excellent capture!!!! #10222962

Yulianto Soeroso July 10, 2012

lovely explanation and nice shot #10223155

Ujjwal Mukherjee July 10, 2012

Terrific capture,Michelle!! #10223209

Terry Cervi level-deluxe July 10, 2012

I love your story! Wouldn't that have been something to catch the frog jumping up at the heron! It would have made a great shot! But this is terrific too!! Nice work, Michelle! #10223219

Mike Clime July 10, 2012

Cool capture and looks like it scared the crap of it it, Michelle! #10223379

MELODIE C. ROBERTS July 10, 2012

What a whimsicle pose Mickey!!
His "Expression" is priceless!!
Fabulous capture #10223894

David Phalen July 10, 2012

Excellent capture and description!! #10223949

Ken Smith level-classic July 10, 2012

Poor little froggy! But I'd rather see this photo then one of the unlucky frog. :-) A funny expression for sure! #10223993

Claudia Kuhn level-classic July 10, 2012

Great timing to get this funny pose, they're great hunters #10224089

Jeffrey R. Bange July 10, 2012

Fantastic capture and detail Michelle, absolutely love the stunned look on his face. #10224192

Ann Coates level-classic July 10, 2012

This is a wonderfully unique pose you captured here Michelle. I'm with Jack, don't leave that pond. #10224219

Robert K. Bemus level-classic July 10, 2012

Good for the frog!! Great capture of the little heron!!

#10224271

Barbara Waldoch July 11, 2012

Beautiful bird and capture, Michelle! #10224338

frank w. degenhardt July 11, 2012

I think you have found a gold mine with this pond and all the opportunities it has to offer when it comes to natures creatures. At least you got a beautiful action shot of this green heron as it shakes itself off from being taken by surprise. This will be a wonderful adventure for you my friend. #10224401

Mitch Spence level-classic July 11, 2012

I can relate to his attitude sometimes. Even though you missed that frog gulping (oh, I'd have hated that too), you captured a birdy expression that's thoroughly full of stuff. #10225148

Linda A. Braddock July 12, 2012

Beautiful Capture, Michelle! #10226551

Dennis Gay July 12, 2012

G'day MICHELLE!

I really like this "high alert" pose you have caught and that really intense eye.

On its own the image is relatively unique but with your narrative it make for interesting reading as well as viewing.

GB Dennis #10227046

Thomas E. Hinds July 12, 2012

Great capture and story, Michelle! #10227073

Deborah Lewinson level-addict July 14, 2012

What a phenomenal series, Michelle! This one is my favorite and a fave, but I like them all!

Debby #10229616


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