The Staredown

Gallery: AvianPosted March 4, 2015106 views4 comments

I couldn't help but laugh when I saw this. It appeared the snowy egret was actually viewing this log as a threatening being and seemed to be trying to stare it down for quite some time. After at least 5 minutes, the egret turned away as if to indicate it was refusing to continue to participate in this, and would not have anything more to do with this log. It was very cold, misty, and foggy. Northern Sacramento Valley. There is a fair amount of noise in the larger version.

D300, 300f4, 1.4tc, 1/250, f6.3, ISO 400.

C & C greatly appreciated.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 5, 2015 at 10:40 AM

Cool catch, Jim, I'm chuckling. The face in the log is a great addition and really does make it look like a stare down. The larger version shows the details (especially in the heron's face and neck) better, but I think a bit of dodging to pull more attention to the heron's neck and head would be good.

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on March 5, 2015 at 6:44 PM

Very interesting. Love the egret's expression. Well done.

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Comment posted by Wayne Jones on March 5, 2015 at 10:17 PM

That wooden 'gator would make me do a double take, too. In addition to the humor, I really enjoy the delicate, soft tones in this image.

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on March 6, 2015 at 3:03 PM

The expression is priceless Jim. That is a mean looking log! Nice catch.

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