Reddish Egret Hunting

Gallery: AvianPosted March 23, 2012203 views12 comments

From recent trip to Ft Desoto, this Reddish was in the shady area hunting (and catching) along a little tidal stream. Full frame, larger image included.

E-5 ZD300 F2.8 Wimberley I on carbon tripod, ISO 400 1/640 f3.2 0.0EV

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12 comments

Comment posted by Rick Turner on March 23, 2012 at 2:29 PM

Just beautiful capture. I suggest a little tighter crop to remove bird reflection cut off where ripple pattern ends and some off right to balance and move bird from dead center.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on March 23, 2012 at 3:17 PM

Very nice. Soft light; nice detail; natural colors.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on March 23, 2012 at 4:12 PM

Wonderful pose and I like the detail on the larger image. A very interesting color scheme starting with that dark bill, way to go.

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Comment posted by Geoff Powell on March 23, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Great composition. I like the natural saturation the shade has brought to the image. I like the subtle partial reflection and the tones of the water. I'm never a fan of bubble in the water, but these are fairly soft. Well done.

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Comment posted by wade pettitt on March 23, 2012 at 4:39 PM

very nice bill, I love the subdued tones in this image and great detail.

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Comment posted by Walt Sterneman on March 23, 2012 at 6:30 PM

Beautiful image of one of my favorite birds Bill. I would have loved to see the full reflection, but I had one some time ago that someone made the same comment on. In that case there was a rock in the way so I can appreciate if the full reflection was not possible.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on March 23, 2012 at 7:35 PM

Beautiful colors and detail and light. I might also try cropping a bit from the bottom to show less of the partial reflection.

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Comment posted by Sally Wood on March 23, 2012 at 8:29 PM

Very nice...

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Comment posted by Tonia Graves on March 23, 2012 at 10:03 PM

Really like the light and feather detail here. Nice work!

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on March 23, 2012 at 11:07 PM

lovely detail Bill

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on March 24, 2012 at 10:01 AM

You sure do well with these Reddish Egrets! Nice light, details, and pose.

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on March 24, 2012 at 11:07 AM

Beautiful light, pose and excellent detail on this image- My congrats, Fabio

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