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Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
1/500 second
F/6.3
500 mm
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Mar 7, 2010, 10:33:09 AM
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:iconkippenwolf:
This image of an American Bittern with a Frog was captured at Viera Wetlands in Melbourne, Florida with my Canon Rebel XTi and Tamron 200-500 zoom mounted on my BushHawk
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*moreMDM May 27, 2010  Hobbyist General Artist
The right place at the right time is the mantra...
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*moreMDM May 27, 2010  Hobbyist General Artist
I can't decide which is most appealing...
the frog, the gorgeous Bittern, or the capture of the act itself!
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:iconkippenwolf:
This encounter with the American Bittern was a lucky catch for me while walking through the wetlands one morning.

the Bittern was in a area shaded by a kiosk of reeds which blocked out most of the sunlight and I was focusing on wildlife on the sunny side, just opposite of where the Bittern was hiding.

I happend to notice the comotion as he snagged the frog in mid-leap and I just started snapping shots as he wrestled with the frog.

I wish this encounter between the Bittern and the frog would taken place in better sunlight...but I was happy to catch the encounter anyway.

Thanks again for taking the time to to view and comment on this photo image. I appreciate your positive feedback.
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*moreMDM May 28, 2010  Hobbyist General Artist
You are more than welcome!
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~T-Thomas Mar 9, 2010   General Artist
WOW! poor froggie aww haha, AMAZING shot!
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:iconkippenwolf:
Thanks for taking the time to view and comment on my image of the American Bittern with the Frog and I appreciate your positive feedback.

Yep, it was definitely a BAD day fot the frog!
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~whitewave-moth Mar 9, 2010  Hobbyist Photographer
poor frog but well done with grabbing the moment, and beautifully :)
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:iconkippenwolf:
Thanks for taking the time to view my image of the American Bittern with the frog and for your kind appraisal of the image!
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~whitewave-moth Mar 10, 2010  Hobbyist Photographer
youre very welcome, that was an amazing capture
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:iconntwrina:
Trully, an amazing shot!
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