Great Egret

[Tim Harding]

139910

D7100 300mm f4 w 1.4xTC HH FF
1/1600 @ f/7.1 ISO 400 +2/3 EV

Added canvas on the right edge. NR on BG and a tiny bit of Nik Detail Extractor on bird.

Shot in March near Rockport, Texas.

The high SS was used as I was preparing to shoot the egret as it made it's strike at the meal it was stalking, as seen here (http://www.birdphotographers.net/forums/showthread.php/118538-Gotcha!).

C&C welcome. I have learned so much here!

[Tobie Schalkwyk]

I love it, Tim. The smooth water surface creates a nice tranquil affect to the utmost degree and the reflection is just enough to make it interesting. Nice focus & clarity too.

[arash_hazeghi]

I like the simple design, and also the feather that is sticking out of her tail. Reflection would have been stronger if the water was calm. good exposure and details.