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Ardea cinerea


Ardea cinerea
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Copyright: Philip Erche (netfalls) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1752 W: 153 N: 2457] (9276)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-07-14
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 300D, Sigma 135-400 F4,5-5,6
Exposure: f/8, 1/500 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-07-17 11:13
Viewed: 2067
Points: 48
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae, common throughout temperate Europe and Asia. It is resident in the milder south and west, but many birds retreat in winter from the ice in colder regions.

This species breeds in colonies in trees close to lakes or other wetlands, although it will also nest in reed beds. It builds a bulky stick nest.

It feeds in shallow water, spearing fish or frogs with its long, sharp bill. Herons will also take small mammals and birds. It will often wait motionless for prey, or slowly stalk its victim.

The Grey Heron is a large bird, standing 1 m tall, and it has a 1.5 m wingspan. Its plumage is largely grey above, and off-white below. It has a powerful yellow bill, which is brighter in breeding adults. It has a slow flight, with its neck retracted. This is characteristic of herons and bitterns, and distinguishes them from storks, cranes and spoonbills, which extend their necks.

The call is a loud croaking "fraaank".

This species is very similar to the American Great Blue Heron. The Australian White-faced Heron is often incorrectly called Grey Heron.

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Hi Philip,
A beautiful composition on this Grey Heron. The color and detail in the Heron are excellent against that beautiful blue sky backround. Excellent notes as usual. Nice Shot!
Scott

Excellent shot Philip!!!
Very nice photo, good job and well done.
Tanks for sharing
Amir

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  • ddg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 880 W: 23 N: 927] (4993)
  • [2005-07-17 12:18]

Bonjour Philip, super photo de Héron en plein vol, la position des ailes donne beaucoup de relief a la photo. Bravo et TFS Didier.

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2167 W: 124 N: 2567] (8208)
  • [2005-07-17 14:12]

ah Philip, friend,
very nice to see you again, with a fantastic capture here, great freesing shot, good in pov, very good action, good job,
gr. Jaap

This still evades me Philip. :)

Composition/placement: ****
Exposure: ***
Focus/sharpness: ***
DOF: ****
POV: ****
Impact: ****

Overall: ****

*Acceptable, **Average, ***Good, ****Great, *****Outstanding

Bonsoir Philippe,
J'aime beaucoup cet angle de prise de vue de 3/4 avant. Très beaux détails jusqu'aux pattes bien visibles. Belle réussite à 1/500ème. Un photo très dynamique.

Another great picture. I've triead, I know is not easy.
Well done.

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3446 W: 144 N: 5883] (17434)
  • [2005-07-17 16:15]

Hi Philip, what a shot! Excellent capture, the heron is so clear and sharp. Great POV, he looks like he's hanging in space. Another top posting from you, very well done.

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2828 W: 75 N: 8009] (26813)
  • [2005-07-17 17:42]

Long time Philip! As always - perfect in flight shot. Composition and moment are perfect.

Superb!
Congratulations,
Sarolta

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  • chiliu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1552 W: 0 N: 1165] (6442)
  • [2005-07-17 21:13]

Hi Philip,
Excellent capture of this beautiful Grey Heron. The details and colour are great, very nice blue sky background.
SUPERB!
TFS!

Very good flight-in, Philip.
Nice to seea post from you again.
Well exposed, nice colours and good composition.
The POV and details are also good.
Great work, my friend.

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2005-07-18 2:32]

Hello Philip!
Wonderful action capture.Lighting,wings,clear eyes and details are perfect.Excellent Work!
TFS...:-)

Hello Philip

Nice to see you back! Another great shot. Wonderful action shot. Crystal clear with perfect sharpness and detail. Good light and the background is spot on. Well done. Thanks.

Hello Philip, Good to see a post from you again..They must be workin' your butt off? ;-)
It's an excellent in-flight my friend. I really like the POV/pose and the birds placement in the frame. Great capture!

Hi Philip. Another great capture of this grey heron. The POV makes a very beautiful composition. I like the angle. Up to your usual high standard. Great post. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Bac Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 100 W: 3 N: 35] (480)
  • [2005-07-18 14:02]

Belle netteté, il n'est pas évident d'avoir le temps de cadrer une grue en vol et il est encore plus difficile de l'obtenir nette. TFS.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3069 W: 231 N: 5859] (19702)
  • [2005-07-18 17:16]

Fantastic capture of the heron in flight, Philip. Very sharp details, perfect exposure, excellent composition. Congratulations and TFS. : )

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2058 W: 315 N: 4404] (14713)
  • [2005-07-18 22:28]

Hello Philip!
Personal assessment of the photo: excellent.
Strong visual impact.
Aptness of the photo for the site: excellent.
Personal assessment of the note: complete.
Thank you very much for sharing.

Another great shot from you Philip! Very fine colors and lighting. Good catch of this fine bird! Well done!

nice shot!good composition, with the heron flying from one corner to another.colours are good and so is the lightning.well done!!

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 788 W: 31 N: 20] (5002)
  • [2005-07-22 12:44]

Hi Philip,
excelent photo. Here all is ok. I like it very much.Well done.
Rgs, Aleksander

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  • twin Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 268 W: 17 N: 504] (3247)
  • [2005-08-17 16:01]

Composition: ***
Sharpness: ***
Color: ***
DOF: ***
POV: ***
Note:**************
thanks for sharing :))

Hi Philipp,
How majstuous he looks. Fantastic shot.
Guy

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