23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
A Green Heron Catching a Fish
I spotted this Green Heron during my morning walk through the wetlands. I could tell it was about to strike, so I quietly repositioned myself—and managed to capture the exact moment it snatched a fish. One of those rare times when patience and timing line up perfectly.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 07.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Chino, California, United States of America |
| Camera: | ILCE-7RM4 |
| Copyright: | © Jhoneil Centeno |