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4. The Unprecedented Fall
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You have to examine this image carefully to understand what is going on, as it may be difficult to understand at first glance. Vittorio Ricci, an Italian, took this well-timed photo at the Zimanga Private Game Reserve in Africa.
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The Unprecedented Drop
It shows a striated heron who was caught in an unexpected fall. It was attempting to capture a fish with its jaws for supper or dinner when it misjudged its dive and went into the water face-first. Actually, the inverted U-shaped structure on the side is only a water plant cultivated in an odd shape to enhance the allure of an already famous picture!