Beginning the Dance

Gallery: AvianPosted May 21, 201377 views7 comments

D800 200-400mm @310mm F8 1/2000 ISO 360

This was the takeoff of these 2 Great Egrets as they began an aerial battle over nesting territory at a Texas rookery in march. Liked how it came off looking like a choreographed dance instead of a fight.

Cloned out a few branch tops at bottom of image

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Comment posted by jack jaeger jr on May 21, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Love the grace that you have captured. Egret #2 seems to be standing on air ! Clone out Egret #1 and see what he looks like ???

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on May 21, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Awesome behavior capture Bob

The second bird's body and feet position really makes this shot for me. Excellent details and composition.

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Claude Dagenais on May 21, 2013 at 5:26 PM

You caught a very nice moment Bob.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on May 22, 2013 at 1:11 AM

Excellent capture. A few cloning artifacts across the bottom of the photo, just under the feet.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on May 22, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Good timing, Bob. The animation of the birds is great.

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Comment posted by Roger Kirchen on May 23, 2013 at 1:42 AM

Perfect timing. They really move those long legs and feet around when flying ... err dancing. Beautiful.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on May 23, 2013 at 6:41 PM

Nice timing to capture both. The one on the left is quite funny! Sharon

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