Nature Photographers Network
This is the preserved archive of the original Nature Photographers Network. The community continues at naturephotographers.network.
Forums · CANP

Snowy Egret (editied)

Discussion

3 replies
Posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 18, 2010 at 5:14 AM
Snowy Egret (editied)
I guess I'll submit this for consideration for the monthly cover in May. Thanks for the correct ID!

D300
500mm
1/2500 sec, f/6.3
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 250
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off
Posted by Cheyenne Howell on April 18, 2010 at 8:36 AM
A different and very unusual pose, Sandy. I like it.
Posted by Peter Cross on April 18, 2010 at 2:43 PM

Sandy,
A wonderful capture with a nice pose, sharp as a tack, and a nice composition. When you submit it please relabel it as a snowy egret. The yellow feet and black bill are diagnostic. Cattle egret has yellow/orange legs and feet and yellow bill. Your photo also shows the breeding season color in the lore of the eye of the cattle egret.
Peter
Posted by Greg Cope on April 19, 2010 at 11:28 PM
Its a great shot Sandy. Agree with Peter about this being a Snowy (took me years to figure out the difference and I'm still learning).