Snowy Egret Fishing

Gallery: AvianPosted October 17, 2015122 views7 comments

Often when I am phographing the birds in Gulfport in the morning, the light is harsh and back lit, but on Monday morning the overcast made for more manageable lighting. I liked the elliptic pooling and soft light.

7D II 400 f4 +1.4X Wimberley I on GT2531, ISO 400 1/1250 f5.6 0.0EV

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7 comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on October 17, 2015 at 3:32 PM

I like the soft colors of this image. There is some detail in the white feathers, enough to avoid burn out. The water ripples certainly add to the image. It does seem just a tad soft, but maybe that just enhances the soft colors. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on October 17, 2015 at 7:37 PM

Lovely, peaceful looking image, Bill. Excellent detail in the whites and I agree that the elliptical ripples are a nice addition.

devil

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on October 18, 2015 at 1:32 PM

Lovely, intimate shot - the heron didn't notice you, or wasn't bother at least, which always gives a great way of capturing natural behavior. The rimples in the water add nicely. Well done ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Sharron Sims on October 18, 2015 at 1:34 PM

Bill,
I like the ripples too but also the behavior with the slightly open bill and the full reflection. It's a pleasing image.
Sharron

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on October 18, 2015 at 6:04 PM

Aside from needing a very minor correction to get a straight horizon - this is a beautiful image. I like the soft details in the bird, the ripple effect and that reflection

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on October 18, 2015 at 11:43 PM

Lovely, Bill. The soft colors are just wonderful. I especially like that the bird isn't disturbed by your presence, which adds to the sense of serenity. Very nice work. I'd usually complain that the bird is centered, but the ripples in the water anchor the composition nicely.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on October 19, 2015 at 8:00 AM

Really lovely, nice muted colors. I like the pool of water with the ripples. Beautiful. Ray

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