Sunday, 28 November 2010

Macro Monday: A Very Small Meal

It has been very cold here recently and I suspect that this great blue heron was greatful for his catch, even if it is rather small. Catching fish when your pond is all frozen over must be quite challenging. Perhaps this is a lesson for us all, especially me. Life can most definitely be worse!


So chin up, best foot forward and be grateful for every little morsel that comes your way.

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23 comments:

  1. A Bit of the Blarney28 November 2010 at 17:10

    WOW!!! Close up the bird is beautiful!!! Well done! I really like the texture! The feathers are such a beautiful color! Cathy

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  2. Trish ~ ♥ ~28 November 2010 at 17:14

    and a morsel it is, fabulous shot

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  3. Christina, Sweden28 November 2010 at 17:22

    I guess any catch is better than none.... very good Macro !

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  4. Cortes28 November 2010 at 17:35

    Great shot DBM! I wonder if he (she) chewed 32 times, or just swallowed it whole?

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  5. Kala28 November 2010 at 18:27

    Fabulous details in this macro image - and you're right: many of us have a lot to be grateful for.

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  6. Kim, USA28 November 2010 at 18:33

    I agree!!
    MM-cheese cake

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  7. Liz28 November 2010 at 18:47

    this is wonderful.

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  8. Jama28 November 2010 at 19:15

    Fabulous closeup!

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  9. Colleen28 November 2010 at 19:50

    What a great shot. How lucky you are to have caught it with it's "dinner."

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  10. r a y a28 November 2010 at 22:36

    this is so cute.. i hope the little one was quick enough to get away!!

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  11. "Lillagul"28 November 2010 at 22:42

    Great picture on the Blue Heron and his little catch !
    Not easy for the birds to find food in the cold wintertime.

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  12. Maaike28 November 2010 at 23:42

    a great shot
    very nice!

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  13. Nicolette29 November 2010 at 01:15

    Wonderful image of the heron... The feathers are amazing...

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  14. jabblog29 November 2010 at 06:14

    Dear me - I hope he manages to catch something a little (lot) more substantial otherwise I fear his days are numbered!

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  15. Jay at The Depp Effect29 November 2010 at 09:39

    That's such a great shot! Not only a beautifully crisp, perfectly exposed photo, but a little emotion in there, too!

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  16. Unknown29 November 2010 at 09:47

    Indeed, I needed that lesson as well. Things can always always be worse. :0)

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  17. Unknown29 November 2010 at 09:47

    Oh I forgot to say how much I loved the photo! Nice catching him with his mouth semi-full, lol.

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  18. Anonymous30 November 2010 at 03:17

    There are definitely worse lessons to learn! I like the way the picture seems both pointed and humorous.

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  19. Anonymous30 November 2010 at 06:09

    What perfect timing....this is an amazing capture, just beautiful!

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  20. Carolina30 November 2010 at 12:03

    Well, if you don't appreciate the small things. Am I the only one who is worrying if the heron is okay? Which is rather hypocritical, because obviously whatever he's caught is clearly not having the best time either ;-)

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  21. Lauren30 November 2010 at 15:46

    Haha, don't tell my bleeding-heart grandparents about the bird's plight or they'll be out there on the pond trying to give him a hot water bottle!

    Good message, great picture. Hope you're keeping warm!!!

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  22. Johnny Nutcase3 December 2010 at 08:26

    ohh! what an awesome shot! I'm liking it, but sorry for the Great Blue that his tasty treat was so itty bitty!

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  23. Mike B.4 December 2010 at 12:17

    Makes me wonder- what sense of touch do they have with the end of their beak? It seems hard to snatch such a small creature with a long tool if you can't feel it.

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