disappearing
in the heron’s mouth
a small fish
© Xenia Tran
It is a treat to see how patient herons are when using these trusted old methods to catch a new meal every day.
At the same I felt for the small fish and said a few prayers for him and his family.
Wishing you all a blessed Sunday and a peaceful week ahead,
with love from Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ200, Settings: f/3.2 – 1/2000 s – ISO 100.
Lens-Artists Weekly Photo Challenge #99: Old and New
Rag Tag Daily Prompt: For Our Good
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“old methods to catch a new meal every day”, well captured and expressed, Xenia.
Thank you for sharing these two beautiful images.
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Thank you so much for your kind words dear Amy and for hosting this lovely challenge 💜 xxx
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I suppose the heron thinks fish are there for his good. Thanks for joining in with today’s prompt.
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Thank you dear Christine, the heron needs to feed himself and his family too. Thank you for hosting this lovely prompt today, which took me back to nature 💜
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I always feel the same when I see the birds catch their prey, but that’s natural selection in process of course. Lovely post
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Thank you so much for your kind words dear Tina. In nature there is often this disappearing of one animal inside another and I didn’t want to intervene or disturb the balance 💜 xxx
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Lovely captures, Xenia 💚Animals have to eat but on the other hand I always feel sorry when it’s a live food source. Hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday 🤗💖🐕xxx
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Thank you so much for your kind words dear Cathy 💜 While I’m happy for the heron I feel for the fish and always say a little prayer 🙏 Hope you are having a wonderful Sunday too and much love to you and Finn from all of us here 🤗💖🐕 xxx
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Thank you and much love from our house to yours 🤗💖🐕xxx
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Thank you Cathy 🤗💕🐕 xxx
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I always pray for the fish, too, Xenia.
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Thank you dear Lois! 🙂💜 xxx
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I, too, always feel bad for animals that are eaten. But that’s how nature is. Nice captures.
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Thank you so much for your kind words dear Laurie 💜 xxx
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Reblogged this on Frank J. Tassone and commented:
#Haiku Happenings #7: Xenia Trans’ latest haiku!
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Thank you so much for the reblog Frank! 🤗💖 xxx
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Herons are great birds and how great to get a photo of one with a fish in his mouth. Brilliant
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Thank you so much for your kind words dear Karina 💜
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I’m always pleasantly surprised when I come across a feeding heron and even though it’s sad to see a small fish taken, the patience that these majestic birds have is amazing. Thank you for sharing the beauty of nature, Xenia…
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Thank you so much for your kind words dear Kim, they’re such amazing birds and I love seeing them in the shallows 💜 xxx
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I came across a juvenile in the shallows recently, they kept their eyes on the water almost pretending, if I can’t see you, you can’t see me…he or she was a delight to watch for a few precious moments.
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Aww thank you Kim, that must have been a real treat to see! 🙂💜 xxx
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It helps me to imagine that the fish will soon become heron, a transformation, not an end. ❤
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Thank you dear Eliza, that’s a beautiful transformation 🙂💜 xxx
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So beautiful. ❤
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Thank you dear Martha 💗 xxx
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Excellent photos. Well done.
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Thank you kindly dear John! 🙂
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Great Pictures I love Herons I live near where they nest and I can’t get enough Do you mind if I hang The Haiku in my office?
Stay well and Laugh when you can
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Thank you so much for your kind words and lovely to hear you have herons nesting near your home. They’re such amazing birds. Please feel free to hang the haiku in your office and may you stay well and happy too! 🤗
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