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NOT for the FAINT of HEART
NOT for the FAINT of HEART

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Yesterday's post included in the discussion area a photo of a "brand new" little frog, happily (she seemed to be smiling) floating spread-eagled on calm water.
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I had been worried that she would become easy prey for the voracious Little Green Heron. And in the mid-afternoon yesterday, with me less than two yards away--the deed was done.
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The heron had been feasting all day at our pond, and was NOT hungry. But I guess where food is plentiful, the bird will get all he can.
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The good news is that in the LONG two minutes that this little frog was being repeatedly dunked and turned (Jack G. says the dunking is to clean grass and debris and to lubricate the frog's skin for the swallowing), at least 10 nearby frogs escaped to the far end of the pond.
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I'm SURE the Little Green Heron is CELEBRATING having found the pond--marauding Blue Jays notwithstanding.
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Michelle Alton

 
  Dunking and Turning One
Dunking and Turning One

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Michelle Alton

 
  Dunking and Turning Two
Dunking and Turning Two

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Michelle Alton

 
  Dunking and Turning Three
Dunking and Turning Three

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Michelle Alton

 
  A Moment's rest
A Moment's rest

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The hunt resumed shortly after this post-meal respite.

Michelle Alton

 
 
 

Michelle Alton
 

From Capture to the Inevitable.
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July 12, 2012

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  Oh my! Such a wonderful shot of nature at its best! One that would haunt me watching it but yet it's how nature is. Fabulous capture Michelle


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July 12, 2012

 

Danny B. Head
  Not for the faint of heart, but the images are so crystal clear....beautiful details!


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July 12, 2012

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Not the most appetizing shot before breakfast but very very fascinating! Great work catching these so well!


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July 12, 2012

 

Jack Gaskin
  I TOLD YOU !!!!
It's like a car crash on the HWY. Everyone slows down for a look. We are all just draw by the stark reality.

Now don't waste time as long as there are frog tadpoles & crayfish SOMETHING will be around dining.

Jack


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July 12, 2012

 
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  YaY! You are your own discovery channel special!
Happens every day, Michelle, but you got it on film.
Brava!


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July 12, 2012

 

Monnie Ryan
  Wow - amazing series! Somehow I suspect the rest of those froggies will get their turn before that heron moves on.


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July 12, 2012

 

Liz blahh
  Terrific capture!


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July 12, 2012

 

Joyce S. Court
  What a great account of the little green heron and the frog - the cycle of life.


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July 12, 2012

 

Tarun Bose
  Outstanding series of photographs. Great work Michelle.


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July 12, 2012

 

Mike Clime
  Fantastic series of captures, Michelle! Leave it to Jack to know about the dunking part. PS - I like frog legs!


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July 12, 2012

 

Marcel J. Fernandez
  Outstanding! Love the series.


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July 12, 2012

 

Lori Carlson
  Wow! That darn circle of life!! You captured it very well tho, Michelle!!


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July 12, 2012

 

Neal D. Hatcher
  Fantastic -Beautiful captures-and descriptions-Love the photos your posting from the pond-"BEAUTIFUL"


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July 12, 2012

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Incredible image and blow by blow description, Michelle! Nature is remarkable, no doubt! The drama of a single pond can convey that to those willing to watch! Great work!


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July 12, 2012

 

Anita Hogue
  I love the little green heron but.......I feel so sorry for that little cute froggie..........I guess that is nature......

Awesome capture!!!!!


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July 12, 2012

 

Craig D. Minton
  Great shot, Michelle! The foreground grasses, the reflection, the beautiful water droplets, are all a perfect contrast to the stark reality of nature.


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July 12, 2012

 

Ujjwal Mukherjee
  Terrific capture,Michelle!!


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July 13, 2012

 
- Jill Odice

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  Talk about being in the right place at the right time! Sorry for the frog, but you really caught an incredible image!


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July 13, 2012

 

Daniella Puente
  The clarity and moments are amazing Michelle, wonderful photos!


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July 13, 2012

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Oh my goodness...what a marvelous series of action captures, Michelle! Nature at its best (or worst). Love your whole LGH series at the pond, really remarkable photography!


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July 13, 2012

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  Fantastic series of shots Michelle of mother nature at her best.


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July 14, 2012

 
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  An amazing series of shots, Michelle.


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July 15, 2012

 
- Carol Flisak

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  Terrific image, Michelle... excellent details and light! Thanks for sharing the lessons of nature too!


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July 16, 2012

 

Mike F. Anderson
  The beauty of nature and the reality of life all caught in one epic moment! This is what comes from knowing your shooting environment and being patient. If the little frog had know what you already knew, the outcome may have been different (at least for him). Wonderful series, Michelle. I also loved the reflections.


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July 17, 2012

 

Randall J. Scholten
  Incredible and fascinating images Michelle!


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July 18, 2012

 

Stephen Zacker
  What a capture and setting. Very nice


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July 21, 2012

 

Lorna Shutter
  A fantastic catch, Michelle! ... for both you and the Heron! Love every image in your Series of photos! Poor frog didn't stand a chance! That Heron looks ferocious!! Great POV for these wonderful captures! Excellent colour and detail too! :)


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July 21, 2012

 
- Emile Abbott

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  Survival of the fittest and those that are lucky. Nature and the food chain. Excellent series Michelle.


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July 23, 2012

 

Jean Lechleiter
  WOW !!! Awesome series, Michelle.Wonderful detail and clarity.
Congrats.


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July 25, 2012

 

Priscilla J. Burgers
  Fantastic captures! I'd be happy just to shoot a little green heron.


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August 05, 2012

 
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