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GREAT EGRET
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GREAT EGRET

by Ronnie Gaubert

Gallery: AvianPosted October 19, 2010574 views19 comments
This image taken at the very beginning of the breeding season in late February. The Egrets have not started nest building at this time.
Shooting conditions: Mid-morning, heavy clouds.

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time: FEB. 27 @ 09:36AM
Model NIKON D200
Flash Used Never
Focal Length 850 mm (Nikon 500mm VR + Nikon TC17EII)
Exposure Time 1/250 sec
Aperture f/8
ISO Equivalent 280
Exposure Bias -1/3
Metering Mode matrix
Raw
Exposure Program aperture priority

Comments

19 comments
Comment posted by Bob McQuade on October 19, 2010 at 1:17 PM
Like it, great detail and BG really allows whites to glow
Registered on October 8, 2009, 214 Posts, 432 Comments
Comment posted by Monica Siri on October 19, 2010 at 1:19 PM
Ronnie,
I always love to see the images of egrets in breeding season. Unfortunately I can't be on vacation in that period. Beautiful shot where the inclusion of habitat tells a story. :toast:
Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments
Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on October 19, 2010 at 1:50 PM
Very nice Ronnie, although not as spectacular as your image that was selected as NPN image of the month :wink: . Judging from the trees in the BG this needs a small CW rotation.
Registered on February 24, 2006, 504 Posts, 7203 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Ditch on October 19, 2010 at 3:52 PM
No doubt about whose work this is! Excellent, as usual.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments
Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on October 19, 2010 at 3:56 PM
Great pose, great details, great shot!

D&L
Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 19, 2010 at 4:03 PM
WOW, what a fantastic shot Ronnie! This makes me wish I had a long lens (and the patience that is required too)!
Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments
Comment posted by Simon Bennett on October 19, 2010 at 5:02 PM
A spectacular display and the techs are spot-on. I do like the similar patterns of aigrettes and moss.
Registered on February 4, 2007, 350 Posts, 4614 Comments
Comment posted by Robert Bunch on October 19, 2010 at 5:23 PM
Very nice one. I like it better than the cover shot. I think the pose and the setting are both better. Excellent.
Registered on May 18, 2004, 124 Posts, 2503 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Leggett on October 19, 2010 at 5:36 PM
Ronnie, this nice soft light makes this one special, not to mention the typical mating posture and display of the plumage. Fine work as usual, BCB !
Registered on July 21, 2004, 706 Posts, 3233 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Dudley on October 19, 2010 at 5:45 PM
Beautiful Ronnie. I especially like shape/position of the head and neck.
Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments
Comment posted by Christine Adams on October 19, 2010 at 8:04 PM
Stunning! Love the included habitat also!
Registered on January 24, 2006, 119 Posts, 1871 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on October 19, 2010 at 8:06 PM
Gorgeous egret and setting Ronnie :toast:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments
Comment posted by Cliff Dodge on October 19, 2010 at 8:06 PM
Thats goooorgeous.... :smile:
Registered on March 25, 2006, 125 Posts, 507 Comments
Comment posted by Angela McCain on October 19, 2010 at 9:43 PM
Wonderful image. Seeing these guys in breeding plumage is a great joy. I like the low contrast situation that the cloudy conditions created for you. Actually a little different from your usual work-but equally appealing.
Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments
Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on October 19, 2010 at 11:13 PM
Beautiful lighting on this Egret, Ronnie. That is a great pose and you have composed it well. Very nice image.
Registered on February 6, 2008, 168 Posts, 3118 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on October 20, 2010 at 4:50 AM
Beautiful display nicely captured Ronnie :cool:

Ken Archer
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by David Haynes on October 20, 2010 at 5:06 PM
Beautiful Ronnie. You are a master with the extenders. Great work as usual. I never tire of seeing your images. Keep em coming Ronnie.
Registered on February 20, 2010, 110 Posts, 1511 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Hackley on October 21, 2010 at 3:40 PM
I like the feather detail on the larger version and you always do a great job on these difficult white colored birds. I have finally started to realize from looking at your images when conditions are right for trying to get these type of bright bird shots. Excellent work, way to go, thanks for sharing.
Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments
Comment posted by Rob Drummond on October 21, 2010 at 7:29 PM
Another fine shot Ronnie - the detail in the plumes and moss is superb

cheers
Rob
Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments