Velociraptor catches dragonfly!

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• boomcat (10146)
• [2008-07-21 0:46]

hello Smurfie,

the sharpness is amazing.. that is what i first noticed here.. beautiful capture of this long-legged bird err heron.. haha funny note.. you and your imagination :D tfs... have a lovely manic monday.. i have survive the first day of the week. :)

regards, terry

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• neusser0204 (826)
• [2008-07-21 0:50]

Hello Helen,
well presented shot this heron with splendid colours,nice pose and BG with good compo.
TFS well done
Siegfried

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• manujmehta (4689)
• [2008-07-21 0:53]

hello Helen
wonderful shot my friend
striking sharpness with fine details
wonderful colours
nice POV
good control over shutter speed.
nice lighting
interesting notes friend.
regards
Manuj Mehta

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• Ejtaan (9174)
• [2008-07-21 1:12]

hahahahah you discribe it all as such an adventure Helen! Great!

A real good capture of this heron. Great sharpness and colors and it shows the dragonfly very well!

I'm glad you had such a good day yesterday!

Cheers,
Anneke

P.s.: the filter works just great!!! Thanks again!

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• eosnut (6767)
• [2008-07-21 1:43]

Hi Helen,
Good on you, this is a stunning nature shot. The lighting is great, the composition great, and a perfect OOF background to showcase the heron.
Well seen, well done.
Pete.

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• Janice (26310)
• [2008-07-21 1:53]

Isn't it exciting when you see these birds? And how good of him to let you take photos for 15 minutes. Your timing was right, Helen, with the dragonfly - I think I can even see a piece dropping pout of his mouth
Well done
Janice

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• luckybry (874)
• [2008-07-21 2:35]

grt capture Helen must be a grt place to go with the camera well done again

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• shelbeesmom (32202)
• [2008-07-21 4:56]

Yep! Did you shoot this at Crystal Palace Park? Nice raptor!....somehow I'm just not as afraid! LOL! Nice work on this Helen! Excellent timing!
B-)
Linda

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• cunejo200 (10266)
• [2008-07-21 4:59]

Oh dear, the heron is stunning, sharp, and well composed. Indeed the mouth looks like it is full.

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• ayse51 (10553)
• [2008-07-21 5:41]

Hi Helen,
Amazing shot.Perfect clarity.Congratulations.TFS.Necla.

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• Janone (17459)
• [2008-07-21 6:08]

Very good moday, dear Helen.
Excellent action shot here..Thought for a moment you where in Gemany (hence the location 'Blenheim')
Complement for this perfect picture.
Reagards,
Jan

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• Silke (23052)
• [2008-07-21 7:05]

Fantastic capture, Helen -- and the details are out of this world!
Grand light -- can't say enough about this superb posting
TFs
silke

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• GreenBaron (37603)
• [2008-07-21 8:32]

Hi Helen,
Funny for some reason, without knowing what you have posted today I posted a heron too :-) (there's more between heaven and earth....) Anyway a great action shot of this Velociraptor on the hunt with it's prey. Good catch maam :-)
Hans

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• atsouth (1127)
• [2008-07-21 8:40]

hi Helen, really nice composition and combination of motion blur and dof on the fg and bg and focusing on the heron showing great details and colors

rgds
Allen

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• WMcK (6213)
• [2008-07-22 3:25]

He is really stunning Helen. Your timing was perfect and the dragon fly in his mouth really impressive. I like the speed used and the DOF is the right one to bring us to the heron then find the falls after. Just stunning. I hope the rest of your week is as good as your Sunday.
Warm Regards
Wanda

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• jean11-3 (2435)
• [2008-07-22 11:52]

Hello Helen,a beautiful shot of the heron,the pose is so typical.Amazing sharpness,we can see the dragonfly clearly.
The cascade of water contrasts well with the dark green of the bg trees.
Your notes are always entertaining.
Tfs, regards Jean.

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• Silvio2006 (24788)
• [2008-07-22 12:10]

Hi Helen, poor dragonfly, great capture with fantastic details and splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• wieyos (5259)
• [2008-07-22 17:50]

Hi Helen,

if dragonfly is the fastest flying insect, then this bird must faster in catching the insect...and you are faster than the bird in capturing her action! :)

superb clarity & sharpness on the bird. what's on the tip of the beak confirms the title. well done!

TFS
Regards
Agoes

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• bucanas (9278)
• [2008-07-23 15:58]

Hi Helen,
Very good nature shot,beautiful composition.Congratulation.
Regards,
Ralf