D800
500mm
1/8000 sec, f/8
Mode: Av
Metering: Spot
ISO: 640
AF mode: AF-C
White balance: AUTO1
Comments
12 comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on March 27, 2014 at 3:12 AM
Sandy,
Considering the amount of Great Egrets I have seen, I would love to see one adopting a pose like this, a marvelous moment captured perfectly
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Leggett on March 27, 2014 at 10:42 AM
Very nice breeding display, Sandy. I've been to that rookery a few times, and it can be a challenge to get clean images. Nicely done.
Registered on July 21, 2004, 706 Posts, 3233 Comments
Comment posted by Max Waugh on March 27, 2014 at 11:55 AM
Nice job, Sandy. The display is wonderful of course, but I particularly like the way the green leaves frame the bird in this shot.
Max
Registered on September 26, 2008, 428 Posts, 2329 Comments
Comment posted by Hans Overduin on March 27, 2014 at 2:55 PM
Amazing image. The bird's feathers are awesome and the leaves for a wonderful framing. Love it Sandy ! Cheers, Hans
Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 27, 2014 at 3:57 PM
Great catch on the display, very nicely framed.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Marina Scarr on March 27, 2014 at 4:32 PM
This is a stunning image with the pose and breeding plumes.
Registered on March 6, 2014, 11 Posts, 104 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on March 27, 2014 at 5:07 PM
Beautiful Photo Sandy The large version is a must see. A sweet courting display you captured with wonderful detail, the natural greenery framing around the egret puts this one over the top for me.
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on March 27, 2014 at 5:25 PM
Wonderful pose and colors. Perfect details!
Congrats
D&L
Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments
Comment posted by Doug Roane on March 27, 2014 at 6:41 PM
Print this one BIG, Sandy! 'nuff said!
Registered on December 12, 2008, 213 Posts, 2226 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on March 27, 2014 at 7:01 PM
Excellent courtship display shot, Sandy. A great angle for this and the foliage framing it works really well.
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Rick Cloran on March 27, 2014 at 10:14 PM
Dead on Sandy, really well done. Great breeding color and plumes. Glad to see you didn't have to fight with the Brazilian Pepper.
Registered on April 6, 2004, 119 Posts, 1989 Comments
Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on March 27, 2014 at 11:45 PM
Wow...already startting mating rituals? In Colorado, we don't get to see this for another couple of months Sandy, so I am very envious right now.
Really nice job separating the bird from the branches and leaves in the BG. This does not come across as busy, but easily could have been. Good work!
Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments
Comments
12 commentsConsidering the amount of Great Egrets I have seen, I would love to see one adopting a pose like this, a marvelous moment captured perfectly
Max
Congrats
D&L
Really nice job separating the bird from the branches and leaves in the BG. This does not come across as busy, but easily could have been. Good work!