Reddish Egret Wingdance

Gallery: AvianPosted March 1, 2012189 views6 comments

From Ft Desoto last week. This bird (same as my last) put on a show for some time while the light in the lagoon was pretty marginal. I worked it a bit in CS4 to bring out some color, and the original was tightly framed, so I added some to the LHS for a 3:2 aspect from 4/3rds original. Larger image included, although not the best.

E-5 ZD300 F2.8 Wimberley I, ISO 400 1/2000 f4 +0.7EV

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6 comments

Comment posted by Alan Murphy on March 1, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Love the wing pose here. Wish he was more parallel to you.

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Comment posted by Walt Sterneman on March 2, 2012 at 7:26 AM

Yeah, I love these birds Bill. The pose, color and sharpness look good, but I also want the bird to turn toward the camera a little more when I look.

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Comment posted by William Bickle on March 2, 2012 at 8:58 AM

Hello Bill

Like Alan said... too bad about missing his front & Under wings. I have these guys High on my Want List to capture an Image. Never seen one yet....

Great Wing position and you can just see the Amazing detailed Head & neck appearing.

Keep trying... TFS

Bill

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on March 2, 2012 at 10:34 PM

Nice action Bill and good job with the pp, you mentioned the lighting wasn't the best

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on March 2, 2012 at 11:51 PM

Cool pose. I kindof like the idea that he's just going about his business in this shot. Good job on the PP.

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Comment posted by Lucy Aron on March 5, 2012 at 11:28 AM

Wonderful capture of the hunt.

lucy

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