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Description
Pantanal, Brazil
Piranha seem to come to the surface sometimes, and there are 100 hungry herons, egrets, eagles, storks, and kingfishers always on the lookout.
The Cocoi Heron is slightly larger than the GBH. It is distinguished from the Great Blue Heron by its completely black cap, light neck, and black thighs.
These were taken from a small boat on the river.
Specific Feedback
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Technical Details
Sony A1
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II + 1.4X Teleconverter
Date Taken: 2024-08-15 08:18:11
Exposure Time: 1/3200 sec
F Number: f/10
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 1600
Exposure Program: Manual
Metering Mode: Center weighted average
Exposure Bias: Zebras
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Very cool series, Sandy, though I think I’d present it in chronological sequence. To me it feels a little odd to have the one you chose leading off. Other than that minor issue, no nits from me on these.
@Dennis_Plank I guess I put #3 first because I liked it best. (This is my first series)
However, it does make more sense to post them in order. Duh.
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Thanks
Excellent series of action photos. Great light. Do Cocoi herons stand in the water for long periods of time patiently waiting for food like GBHs? I wonder because of the prey being piranha.
@Jim_Gavin
Hi, Jim - Yes, they stand around for hours just like the GBH. They are quite common and we found them in almost every patch of marsh we passed. They eat every fish they encounter, but seem to be on the lookout for things further out near the surface, in addition to the fish around their immobile feet.
This is a great action series Sandy. I really like the second image with the wings folded and the fish in the beak. Nice sharp images with all that action.
