Cleared for take off

We walk the dog on the Bollin River and see herons fairly regularly. This lad was quite persistent as he fished in the water but he moved on every time I got close- I don't think he fancied the look of the dog!

[Alexis Birkill]

Great shot, love the half-spread wings! Well done!

[8yearson]

Such graceful birds, good focus, well done!

[Jo]

Sadly dogs and wildfowl are not a good combination. Great capture of a magnificent bird.

[Amanda R.]

Awesome capture! I love how you got him ready to take off!

[James Verdi]

Great shot.

[Ann]

Love his stance and your composition !

[Angela]

@jo13 I'll learn that next! Unfortunately, the dog walk is one of my major chances to get out and about...

[Angela]

@emrob Luckily he took off several times so I had a few chances at getting a shot.