Last Gasp

On a recent evening this fish blows out one last drop of water after being plucked out of the marsh by a great blue heron.

So it goes in nature…one creature’s life comes to an end to help ensure the survival of another.

33 thoughts on “Last Gasp”

Shelley on June 8, 2014 at 4:27 pm said:

Great shot!

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- Phil Lanoue on June 8, 2014 at 4:34 pm said:
  
  Thanks, appreciate it!
  
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Patrizia M. on June 8, 2014 at 5:18 pm said:

Ottimo e superbo scatto Phil!!
Ciao, Pat

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- Phil Lanoue on June 9, 2014 at 10:21 am said:
  
  Grazie per le tue parole molto gentili Pat!
  
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Edna on June 8, 2014 at 8:52 pm said:

This calls for a contemplative country song…don’t you think?! 😀 Phil, thank you for letting us empathize with your life size subjects!

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- Phil Lanoue on June 9, 2014 at 10:15 am said:
  
  Yes indeed, I believe we do have the fundamentals here for a hit country song! 🙂
  
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ecoy1Ellen and Corky Cutright on June 8, 2014 at 9:03 pm said:

Great shot, Phil!!

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- Phil Lanoue on June 9, 2014 at 10:15 am said:
  
  Well I’m happy you liked it!
  
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anotherday2paradise on June 8, 2014 at 10:53 pm said:

Great title, Phil! What a candid shot, which leaves nothing to the imagination.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 9, 2014 at 10:17 am said:
  
  I was concerned when posting this that once again I would be subjecting you to more sad fishie faces. Between that and alligator fights it’s been a tough week out there at the marsh. 🙂
  
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  - anotherday2paradise on June 9, 2014 at 2:04 pm said:
    
    Certainly does look that way, Phil. My heart is becoming hardened towards those poor fishies. 😳
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on June 10, 2014 at 11:12 am said:
      
      Those poor fish do seem to meet their untimely demise quite often don’t they?!
      
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Dina on June 9, 2014 at 3:09 am said:

This looks award winning, Phil! A gorgeous shot.
How are you feeling, my friend?

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- Phil Lanoue on June 9, 2014 at 10:18 am said:
  
  Hey I’m happy you enjoyed this GBH photo!
  Well… no I have the cardiologist involved and am starting on a heart monitor today. It seems never ending but I’m hanging in.
  Oh, and the cat is sick now. Heading to the vet shortly. Like I said, it never ends.
  
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  - Dina on June 11, 2014 at 3:03 pm said:
    
    Oh dear, – I’m so sorry, Phil. I hope the monitoring did some good for you. How’s the cat now?
    I’ll keep my fingers crossed that it soon turns for the better. Hang on in there!
    Dina xo
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on June 11, 2014 at 6:19 pm said:
      
      The stupid monitor hasn’t even shown up in the mail yet. Probably just as well as my stress level is through the roof trying to help the cat get over her eye surgery from yesterday. They managed to save her eye but recovery will not be easy. Of well it’s always something.
      
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      - Dina on June 12, 2014 at 8:54 am said:
        
        I’m absolutely amazed to read that heart monitors are forwarded per post! Hope you’ll all get over the eye surgery pretty soon. You have had your fair share of almost everything now. Get well soon!
        
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        Phil Lanoue on June 12, 2014 at 9:00 pm said:
        
        Just found out today there was a screw up and they never sent it! Now I won’t have it until next week. Unreal.
        
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foxleylady on June 9, 2014 at 5:32 am said:

This is where I go “Aaah” and Thea says “But Grannie, it’s the food chain”! Quite right, of course!

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- Phil Lanoue on June 9, 2014 at 10:19 am said:
  
  Thea is quite wise and of course quite correct. Even scenes which we may find uncomfortable, and still a part of nature. I bet she would love our fun, happy alligators! 🙂
  
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Linda on June 9, 2014 at 8:14 am said:

Beautiful Shot, georgous Bird.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 9, 2014 at 10:20 am said:
  
  They are nice looking birds for sure. Thanks for checking out this photo!
  
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GrandPassage on June 9, 2014 at 9:05 am said:

Great Capture

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- Phil Lanoue on June 10, 2014 at 11:12 am said:
  
  Thanks for checking it out.
  
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Pat on June 9, 2014 at 11:13 am said:

Perfectly timed capture. Great title.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 10, 2014 at 11:13 am said:
  
  I appreciate that, thank you.
  
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Lyle Krahn on June 10, 2014 at 1:41 am said:

The circle of life – caught beautifully.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 10, 2014 at 11:14 am said:
  
  It does sometimes seem like these poor fish have only one purpose in life. Oh well, keeps the birds happy.
  Thanks I’m glad you liked this GBH photo!
  
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Amy on June 11, 2014 at 9:33 am said:

So it goes… Amazing details of the photo!

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- Phil Lanoue on June 11, 2014 at 6:20 pm said:
  
  Thanks Amy I appreciate you checking it out!
  
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Scott Marshall on June 11, 2014 at 4:54 pm said:

so sharp Phil – at the death so to speak

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- Phil Lanoue on June 11, 2014 at 6:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks for looking Scott and glad you liked this heron photo!
  
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