This is the best I can do for Christmas, something green, and well, it's flying like Santa does, so that's as close as you're gonna get. Sorry.I spotted this green heron passing through my famous Area 51 and got this shot just as it was jumping off a tree. This shows just how well autofocus can work because I had about a half second or less of lead time to take aim for this image. It's also an instructive lesson on the up and downsides of using a tripod, because while every book and website will say you must use a tripod, the fact is, when you need to react quickly a tripod is about as useful as a ball and chain wrapped around your neck. Which doesn't mean you shouldn't ever use a tripod either.
Perhaps a subject for an upcoming post....Happy Holidays!!
