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Great white egret

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Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on August 30, 2007 at 8:50 AM
One from yesterday possibly the worst light in the world not only was incredibly bright but I had to shoot into it but hay you take what you can get.

Phillip.

d2x sigma 800 + 1.4 tc 1/640@f8 iso400 lens rested on window ledge/Handheld.

PP in NC 442 & CS2.

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Posted by John Chapman on August 30, 2007 at 8:55 AM
Hi Phillip great image under difficult conditions :toast:
John
Aberdeen
Posted by Alan Bryant on August 30, 2007 at 2:26 PM
You've done very well cosidering the harsh light.

Great pose aswell

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Posted by Paul Hillion on August 30, 2007 at 3:43 PM
There was a G.W. Egret spotted here on Guernsey at the beginning of the month and as I've never seen one it's nice to see your image, which is an excellent capture under the described conditions.

Thank you :toast:

Paul H
Guernsey
Posted by Marko Trebušak on August 31, 2007 at 12:51 AM
It's bright all right. I would try to tone it down a bit to see, what would come out. That back lit primary feathers looks so interesting, that it's certainly worth trying.

Cheers,
Marko
Posted by Paul Gibbs on August 31, 2007 at 6:07 AM
You dont get many of them to the pound. Nice shot against the light, of a pretty uncommon bird.
Posted by Andy Astbury on August 31, 2007 at 12:06 PM
1680mm Phillip - I was worried for a minute when I saw the word 'handheld' :biggrin: :biggrin:

Looks really nice Phillip - especially the wings - good exposure control :toast:
Posted by Alan Woolnough on August 31, 2007 at 1:51 PM
Well grabbed Phillip,

Great bird, and a fine result!

Alan