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Great Egret
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Great Egret

by Bob McQuade

Gallery: AvianPosted August 14, 201453 views4 comments
D800 200-400mm with 1.7 TC @ 500mm ISO 500 F8 1/2000

Liked the braking pose of this guy and the warm early morning light.

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 14, 2014 at 11:56 AM
Gorgeous light and pose and outstanding detail in the Egret, Bob. I might consider removing the oof tree in the lower left. I really don't think it adds anything to the image.

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Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Hans Overduin on August 14, 2014 at 11:58 AM
Excellently captured the action here Bob ! Agree with Dennis on the tree though.. Otherwise a fine image all around ! Cheers, Hans
Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 14, 2014 at 4:18 PM
Just excellent control of motion and shadow/highlights in the bird. The fact it tells a story makes it so much better! I would leave the tree; it defines some of the habitat and gives a sense of place. :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Steve Thompson on August 14, 2014 at 8:40 PM
Solid image Bob. I don't mind the tree, it does show Habitat. Great capture of the action.
Registered on August 7, 2014, 125 Posts, 2319 Comments