Reddish Egret

Gallery: AvianPosted January 25, 2011106 views8 comments

The fog had just started to lift as the sun was trying to burn through the overcast on Sunrise Lagoon. I waited as this Reddish Egret was fairly close and captured several shots as he moved in front of me. Of the shots I made I like this image for the simple elegance this gorgeous bird displays.

Ft. De Soto Park, FL

Thanks for looking, comments and critiques appreciated.

D300
300 mm f/2.8
TC-14II E
1/250 % f/4.5
ISO 220
0 EV
Pattern
88% FF

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 25, 2011 at 11:18 AM

This has an excellent "atmosphere" to it, and a peaceful feel..
Excellent details, colors, comp, and POV.
I especially like the light here, and this low key look

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on January 25, 2011 at 1:54 PM

Well done Chuck, I like the low angle and the beak just barely touching the water.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on January 25, 2011 at 2:00 PM

Nice comp Chuck. Love the sharp head and pose. Water is real nice too. Not sure, but this might need just a bit of CW rotation. Could be an optical illusion as well.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 25, 2011 at 3:45 PM

Chuck, I love the subtle colors and "mood" here, from the fog.
Nice detail, pose, and bit of reflection.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Dan Moore on January 25, 2011 at 6:37 PM

Nice mood and the flowing lines of the plumage are wonderfull. No nits here!

Dan

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on January 25, 2011 at 9:09 PM

Chuck,

Love the egret's intensity in this photo and how the fog is evident but doesn't seem to soften the bird, just its surroundings. Nice low angle too! I like this for the reason you stated. Wonderful natural colors.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on January 26, 2011 at 3:33 AM

Nice one Chuck - you've captured the misty feel of the day and still obtained wonderful detail. really like the muted tones

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on January 31, 2011 at 2:14 PM

I enjoy these foggy images when well done and IMO this one is just that Chuck. Good job on the low angle and natural colors.

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