The One That Got Away

This tricolored heron was doing some evening fishing in the salt marsh recently when a fish he had been stalking swam off to escape it’s frightful demise. You can see the ripples in the water made by the lucky fish as it made a quick exit. Those ripples also give kind of a melting look to the heron’e eye.

17 thoughts on “The One That Got Away”

Angelia Sims on May 8, 2014 at 6:52 pm said:

That’s his Terminator version, he melts away and reforms as White Heron. Ha ha! Very cool on the reflection and way to go fast swimmer. Just wasn’t that fishy’s time. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on May 9, 2014 at 4:57 pm said:
  
  Thanks Angelia, lucky fishy this time!
  
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Amy on May 8, 2014 at 7:53 pm said:

The reflection and Those ripples, what an incredible capture!

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- Phil Lanoue on May 9, 2014 at 4:57 pm said:
  
  I’m happy you liked this Amy.
  
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Gunta on May 8, 2014 at 8:34 pm said:

Almost as though the fish poked the heron in the eye… poor heron!

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- Phil Lanoue on May 9, 2014 at 4:57 pm said:
  
  Poor heron but lucky fish.
  
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  - Gunta on May 10, 2014 at 3:37 am said:
    
    You have me wondering if I feel less sympathy for the fish because I like to eat them, too. But I don’t like it when they’re served with the heads attached. I don’t like eating something that’s staring at me! 🙄
    
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foxleylady on May 9, 2014 at 3:59 am said:

The evening light gives this picture a luminous quality, which is beautiful! The water is like silk, which makes the reflection stunning! What a fantastic picture, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on May 9, 2014 at 4:58 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch Maggie, glad you liked seeing the Tri!
  
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Andrew on May 9, 2014 at 7:39 am said:

Love the colours, Phil. You use the light so beautifully.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 9, 2014 at 4:58 pm said:
  
  I appreciate that Andrew, thanks much.
  
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meyer23 on May 9, 2014 at 1:27 pm said:

Wow. That’s an absolutely phantastic reflection.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 9, 2014 at 4:59 pm said:
  
  Glad you like it, thanks.
  
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The Dancing Rider on May 9, 2014 at 4:49 pm said:

Love that reflection. Too bad he was denied his little snack this time, but he’ll get another I know! 🙂 Lighting in this is sublime!

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- Phil Lanoue on May 9, 2014 at 5:00 pm said:
  
  I truly appreciate the kind comments. Our little heron friend will likely snag the next poor unfortunate fish that swims by.
  
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suburbanferndaleark on May 11, 2014 at 5:39 pm said:

Gorgeous mirror image!

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Scott Marshall on May 13, 2014 at 5:32 pm said:

This really pops Phil reflection upon a reflection

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