Pinocchio, a photo from Zuid Holland, South

Photographer's Note

The blue heron, a common bird here just walking from my house to the polling station yesterday (not even a 10 mins walk) I saw three standing and stalking their prey.
Although today is officially Election Day, (Tue has already provided some interesting facts) the polling station have been opened since Monday to spread the flow of people and to allow the elderly to vote at ease in the first two days.
And why the title; our Prime Minister Mark Rutte is often called Pinocchio by his opponents, and although I didn't vote for him or his party I believe they will be returned to power to lead a 5th coalition, which I will be pleased about. Over this past year of crisis I think he has led the country well, and while there have undoubtedly been mistakes along the way I believe he has done a good job steering the ship.

ricardomattos, pajaran, jhm, jean113, Royaldevon, ChrisJ, COSTANTINO, ktanska has marked this note useful

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ricardomattos (17460) 2021-03-17 5:25

Hi Elaine

I thought it was a kiwi that is very similar to this little blue heron. Politics really is full of pinocchio everywhere! haha ...

Take care

Conagratulations

Ricardo

jhm (211736) 2021-03-17 6:34

Goedemiddag Elaine,

Er zijn de laatste jaren veel blauwe reigers bijgekomen
De minder harde winters hebben gezorgd voor meer jonge vogels, ze bleven aan voedsel geraken.
Zien we in Vlaanderen ook.
Heel mooie close up van deze jonge vogel
Mooi foto werk, bedankt.

Groeten uit Vlaanderen,
John

jean113 (27887) 2021-03-17 8:38

Hello Elaine, I read your notes wondering about this title, it was clearly explained!
A lovely close up of the blue heron. Sharp focus with a good oof background.
Kind regards, Jean.

lousat (139298) 2021-03-17 12:18

Hi Elaine,election day with surprise during your walk..ehhe..nice capture of this blue heron,common in my country too and sometimes friendly too,beautiful portrait made in the best quality! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

Royaldevon (85932) 2021-03-17 12:21

Ha! Ha! Elaine, I thought you were referring to the long beak of the heron, by your choice of title.
Is Mark Rutte called Pinocchio because he constantly tells lies?

This is a most beautiful photograph of the heron. The details of its facial features and plumage are so crisp, and all set against a useful blurred b/g!

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

ChrisJ (171852) 2021-03-17 15:39

Hi Elaine

An excellent shallow dof and good sharpness on the egret. Lol at the title! Our politicians are no better. Morrison promised $2 Billion Au to replace houses lost in last year's fires, but many people are still living in tents and caravans. Tfs!

ifege (48135) 2021-03-17 21:45

Hi Elaine
An excellent macro on election day. Was this bird an official observer to ensure no nonsense?
cheers
Ian

COSTANTINO (116542) 2021-03-17 23:31

Hello dear Elaine
thanks for sharing this delicate
photo with us
hello my sweet little bird....
regards
costantino

jemaflor (147184) 2021-03-18 0:38

Hi Elaine,
Well photographed and presented with a funny title ! Perfect sharpness and good effect with this eye, good light and contrast management, tfs.

ktanska (44788) 2021-03-18 11:10

Hi Elaine,
Your focus is perfect showing the eye and the beak sharp. And what is surprising is how close your seem to be no matter what is the focal distance.
Kari

Tue (92402) 2021-03-18 14:35

Hallo Elaine,
Prachtig portret van deze kleine reiger met zijn priemende oog en korte maar puntige snavel. Mooi licht en goede scherpte.
Lars

emka (158198) 2021-04-06 12:48

Hello Elane,

Nice view of this grey heron with a long beak.
it is very interesting that our Prime Minister, Morawiecki, is also called Pinocchio - because every time he says anything, he is lying. And he is not leading the country in a good direction. So you are rather lucky. I have seen that Rutte is regularly biking to work. Something impossible in Poland. All move around with a column of guards.
Best regards MAlgo