Great Egret #4

Gallery: AvianPosted September 18, 201040 views4 comments

Great Egret (Ardea alba)

This is my fourth and last post of this egret fishing (for awhile anyway!).

I find the way this bird can twist its neck quite amazing. I had never before seen an egret fishing. I found it to be quite an experience.

All comments very welcome.

EOS 7D, 400 mm f/5.6: ISO 400, 1/1000 s, f/8.0,,0 EV, 8.5 MP after cropping, NR, some exposure adjustment, sharpening.

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by Mia McPherson on September 18, 2010 at 9:34 PM

Neat action Steve, I like the flying water droplets and that you were able to get eye contact. The image seems a little dark to me overall and I might try to lighten it some if this were mine.

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Comment posted by Monica Siri on September 19, 2010 at 9:19 AM

Steve,
very nice fishing action you captured here. I really like the droplets and the pose with the Egret balancing on one leg.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on September 19, 2010 at 8:42 PM

Steve, they are amazing acrobats and you've caught that here. I like the flying water drops, prey and lifted leg.

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Comment posted by Steve Balke on September 28, 2010 at 11:58 AM

Thank you, everyone. I much appreciate the comments.

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