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The Grey Heron, the largest of the European Herons, seen here lurking near the bank of the Forth and Clyde canal near Bishopbriggs, Scotland.

Nikon D700, 300mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Nikkor, 2x Teleconverter @ 1/320th sec, f5.6, 1000 ISO

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This Heron stands out nicely against that green background, well spotted.

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Like the way you have blurred the background and immediate foreground and kept the the main subject sharp. I have learned another little gem from this one.
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Hi Paul the Heron contrast well with the BG;Very reminsence of the swallow image. Well done

Hi Paul .. the heron stands out so well from the background ..and wonderful detail in the heron ... Thanks for sharing ...
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nice separation in the subject, lovely and sharp too considering using a 2x convertor

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