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On the lock gate

Posted by
Doug (Burnham-on-Sea, United Kingdom) on 5 February 2014 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.

Nige and I took a walk along the canal in Bath while the ladies were shopping last year and we had the luck because we found this heron sat on the lock gate fishing

Canon EOS 60D 1/15 second F/6.3 ISO 1000 250 mm

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Please excuse me if I don't get to comment people's images some days but I've had to return to a work life rather than become a pensioner as I had planned due cost of living and the tax man wanting a lump of my pension. I am making an effort to return to AM3 after a bit of an absence, it's really nice to see photo's from all contributors and I will try to comment when I can. If I offer criticism I do so only to help and I do not wish to cause offence. My photography tends to be from my travels, as well as my passion which is wildlife and landscape. I hope you enjoy what you see.
Thanks for your comments I'm really grateful for them and welcome constructive feedback.

Comments (33)

Jypyä Pop from Turku, Finland

You've found it a really nice place. A great "portrait".

5 Feb 2014 5:13am

Devi from Chennai, India

That's perfect !!! Ha stands out!!!

5 Feb 2014 5:38am

Jean-Patrick (alias Flagrant-declic) from Alsace, France

Excellent, well done ;-)

5 Feb 2014 7:06am

Ronnie 2¢ from Atlantic Shores, United Kingdom

1/15th @ 1000 ISO running 250mm ? And the heron did not move a feather !

5 Feb 2014 7:43am

@Ronnie 2¢: It surprised me that this came out so well but I think some of that is credit to using rapid shot setting and a fantastic amount of luck !!

jean pierre from paris, France

il a trouver un bel abri!! amitiés

5 Feb 2014 7:44am

Etsu from Kyoto, Japan

Wonderful shot of a heron in nice framing. The lock gate would be a nice rest place. Have a nice day. :)

5 Feb 2014 8:23am

claudie from le havre, France

Quelle chance Doug !!!!!!!!!! le héron est pas facile à photographier comme ça !!! bravo !!!bonne journée

5 Feb 2014 8:35am

jpla from St Barthélémy d, France

Lui ne pense qu'à une chose : manger un poisson
JP

5 Feb 2014 8:43am

jafar from Pakdasht, Iran

excellent shot...

5 Feb 2014 8:51am

Lai Chan See from Singapore, Singapore

Very nice. The bird is beautifully in the lime light.

5 Feb 2014 9:21am

Martine Libouton from Genappe, Belgium

Superbe cette photo!!!5*****

5 Feb 2014 9:49am

Adela Fonts from Barcelona, Spain

Stunning! Excellent composition! Best, Adela

5 Feb 2014 10:23am

J.R. from Urasoe City, Japan

Beautiful bird, good timing

5 Feb 2014 10:45am

Kate from EXETER, United Kingdom

A superb vantage point , both you and the heron! Happy weird Wednesday Doug!

5 Feb 2014 10:59am

Ainsley from Derbyshire, United Kingdom

I saw one fly over me the other day too, they are so graceful in flight. Better here than someones garden pond!

5 Feb 2014 11:00am

Stephen from Canberra, Australia

Great find - quite a surreal moment you capture here.

5 Feb 2014 11:46am

omid from mashhad, Iran

:) very nice shot
with beautiful composition, colors, lighting & textures!
L O V E L Y !

5 Feb 2014 12:34pm

Mhelene from Villiers-sur-Marne, France

Superb portrait !

5 Feb 2014 12:51pm

Nicou from Sion, Switzerland

En affût pour la pêche quel vue de ce hérons superbe compo.
amitié

5 Feb 2014 1:56pm

Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada

Beautiful colours and textures in this shot Doug! Bravo! ;-)

5 Feb 2014 2:19pm

Lena from San Francisco, United States

Beautiful and detail " portrait ". nice capture, great framing.

5 Feb 2014 4:32pm

Tomek from Poznań, Poland

Nicely captured.:-)

5 Feb 2014 4:44pm

Denny Jump Photo from Easton, PA, United States

Love this shot, Doug...It's as if he is saying "Beware, all ye who enter..." Great capture here ;-)

5 Feb 2014 5:03pm

Steve Rice from Olympia, United States

Like the detective looking for someone on the damp streets. A great find.

5 Feb 2014 5:23pm

Elaine Hancock from Rockville, United States

Beautiful image of this lovely heron. I love how he is framed by the lock gate. The green background is beautiful! Usually I see them in the water. He has interesting feet!

5 Feb 2014 5:27pm

Ellebelle from Mosquito Town, Netherlands

We have one here too although that lock gate is much cleaner than this one ;-))

5 Feb 2014 6:42pm

Gary from The Southwest Deserts, United States

Being caught in the shadows really makes this one pop. Great catch, Doug.

5 Feb 2014 8:34pm

Ruthiebear from Titusville, NJ, United States

5 stars from me - My favorite bird - beautifully framed close up

5 Feb 2014 9:33pm

John Jungklaus from Chase Mills, NY, United States

Beautiful fine details !! Superb camera work Doug !! I love the colors !!!

6 Feb 2014 4:29am

Judy aka L@dybug from Brooksville, FL, United States

Wonderful capture, Doug ... especially against the dark surroundings.

6 Feb 2014 4:53am

L'angevine from Angers, France

j'aime l'intégralité de ces roches qui le cadre

6 Feb 2014 7:39am

Julie L. Brown from Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

You found it's secret spot. Interesting environment with all of the algae.

10 Feb 2014 11:38am

franz from Baden, Austria

excellent capture! he's biding his time and waiting for the right moment !

20 Feb 2014 6:33pm

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Canon EOS 60D
1/15 second
F/6.3
ISO 1000
250 mm

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