Great Egret in flight by tim32225
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Canon EOS 10D, Canon 100-400L IS lens at 170mm
ISO 400, 1/4000 second at f5.0 hand-held
I've seen my share of great egrets, but have not gotten many good chances at a flying one, until now. These birds are so graceful when they fly that it's a joy to watch them. They remind me of airplanes when they just glide around like this one was. I was lucky that the sunlight was making bird look very nice and bright against the blue sky. On some other tries, I got too much dark shadow under the wings, and the shots were not good.
Thank you all for your generous comments on Portrait of a Tricolor Heron.., yesterday.
Comments (25)
flopsy
i love these birds and this is a really beautiful shot, very crisp and clear and illustrates their grace and beauty brilliantly
TwoPynts
Oh, what a wonderfully detailed action capture. A very nice contrast to the dark, grounded one I posted the other day. I love the light in it's feathers and it's gliding pose...great photo!
gpashkov
Great photo.
danob
This has been a superb series Tim congrats my friend
Raven_427
A very fine image. The bird looks great with the sun shining through him. Well done .. perhaps, the crop is a little bit to tight? Some more air in the direction he's flying at would be fine to me :-)
vlaaitje
oooooooooooooooooooooooo you did it again...I am so happy that you post here, and that you have some comments....this shot deserve a lot comments.....just gorgeous
Saurav
Supurb done.
sdowning
This image is like the rest of your images. Absolutely stunning!!
SoulSearcherr
they appear so elegant..fantastic shot
Wisco
Beautiful. You were very fortunate to have such a cloudless sky as a background - a very strong figure/ground relationship.
soulofharmony
absolutely sublime capture .. excellent..love the natural light through the wings.. superb :)
GiMi53
What a fantastic capture ! against the blue sky ! wonderful bird ! Excellentissime photography ! :~)
iamkate101
Absolutely outstanding!!!!
bentchick
Bravo! What a wonderful capture! I want to be a bird, flying looks so fun! So crisp and sharp!
crooster1
Excellent image! Definitely a keeper...I know how difficult it is photograph birds in flight. Outstanding!!
Dianthus
Excellent capture of this bird in flight. Looks great against the blue of the sky.V
maggiemai
Wow! Awesome photo!! VOTE
DJB
The sun through wings is such a highlight. All of your gallery is spectacular.
Zacko
Amazing shot once again. National Geographic-worthy. Well done indeed! Have a great day #:O)
cynlee
splendid!! perfectly captured :]
hauksdottir
beautiful lighting!
sossy
gorgeous action capture of this fantastic and beautiful egret! very impressive wings! ;o)
Enmos
Downright perfect imo, stunning work !! :o)
Haeberle
Superb capture, very well done !
Judi1423
Amazing shot of a magnificent creature... Excellent