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Offline maryvonne

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Early morning photo op!
« on: September 24, 2007, 02:00:17 PM »
I was preparing breakfast this morning when I looked out towards the pond and say this heron. I went out to scare it away but I was 3-4 feet from it yelling and it just wouldn't move, only stood there and looked at me like I was crazy. So I ran back into the house for the camera. This bird was so mellow it allowed me to get very close. It was almost posing for me.










I missed the best shot when it actually got a fish. I hope it comes back soon. I'll get the tripod and a better lens on the camera. This was quite an experience getting that close to one of these birds.
I don't mind the heron getting a few of my fish since the pond is over full of gold fish anyway.

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Re: Early morning photo op!
« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2007, 03:00:46 PM »
Wonderful pics.  I can't believe he stayed.  Usually when we see one, they see us through the window and fly off before we even get a good look.  Those pictures are great. 

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Re: Early morning photo op!
« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2007, 05:31:03 PM »
Maryvonne, I hope Ginger grows up to be a good heron chaser although you wouldn't be able to get any more of those fantastic shots :)
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Re: Early morning photo op!
« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2007, 05:34:37 PM »
Hi Maryvonne:

It looks like you havee a very hungry Heron...he'll be back!!!!
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Re: Early morning photo op!
« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2007, 07:17:59 PM »
Great shots of one daring heron.  Maybe he thought if he stood still like your statuary heron he'd be safe.  :D

Still upsetting to know he got a fish though :-\
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Re: Early morning photo op!
« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2007, 08:06:04 PM »
Wow, those are great pictures, Maryvonne!   @O@

I hope he doesn't get too many of your goldfish, tho.  :(
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Re: Early morning photo op!
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2007, 04:54:48 AM »
GREAT pics but if it was me I'd have used the Super Soaker water gun on him instead of a camera  ;)  ;)
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Re: Early morning photo op!
« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2007, 06:01:19 PM »
Such an elegant bird.  Was it standing in the water to fish or was it able to catch your fish while standing on the side?  I love the photo with the heron reflected in the water. emm
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Re: Early morning photo op!
« Reply #8 on: September 25, 2007, 06:32:13 PM »
Nice picture's ! He's got a taste of your goldie's now...he'll be back for more & maybe
bring a friend or two the next time...

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Re: Early morning photo op!
« Reply #9 on: September 25, 2007, 06:54:50 PM »
Those are outstanding photos!!  O0
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Re: Early morning photo op!
« Reply #10 on: September 25, 2007, 09:14:11 PM »
Wow Maryvonne!!!!!!  Those are some amazing pictures...  We've had 2 encounters this summer and the heron split as soon as he saw us....  Don't think we lost any fish but we only have 8 goldies, and a lot of lily coverage, so they hide well....
 
I haven't tried your PAM spray on aphids but I'm about ready to try.....  No adverse affects on water or plants?????

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Re: Early morning photo op!
« Reply #11 on: September 26, 2007, 07:56:56 AM »
Holy cow Maryvonne, that was a fantastic photo op, and your pictures are fabulous.
you did great!
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Re: Early morning photo op!
« Reply #12 on: September 28, 2007, 06:25:14 PM »
  I LOVE the pic with the reflection in the water!
  You need to enter that in some kind of contest!
   Nancy
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