Reddish Egret Wingdance

Gallery: AvianPosted September 16, 2012189 views7 comments

From this morning in Gulfport. Probably the same juvi as the last. Wished for bit more headturn, but this is one of very few I've shot with a wingspread. Croped to 4x5 from 4/3rds original. Larger image included.

E-5 ZD300 F2.8 +EC-14 Wimberly I on Benro tripod, ISO 400 1/2500 f5 0.0EV

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7 comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on September 16, 2012 at 12:14 PM

Always love watching this species. Nice image.

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Comment posted by Robert Bunch on September 16, 2012 at 12:17 PM

Nice! I really like the warm light, the "footwork" and the nice wing position.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on September 16, 2012 at 7:58 PM

Excellent, Bill. Lovely light and pose.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on September 17, 2012 at 2:33 PM

You caught some great action, love the splash of water from his dance steps and the gentle light

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Comment posted by Randy Bacon on September 17, 2012 at 8:37 PM

Sweet light on this one Bill - yeah we could wish for more of a head turn, but the great 'topside' view and the trailing water off the leg make this a strong shot - well done.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on September 18, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Neat image, I like the detail on the back, the colors and the pose - complete with splash.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on September 19, 2012 at 10:45 AM

Never had a chance to see this species in the wild personally....I like the wingspread a lot in this one Bill. I also like the color and light. My small nit, is I wish he had a bit of head turn towards the viewer.

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