Great Egret Courtship

[Bill Dix]

From High Island Rookery two weeks ago. The place was filled with activity. I'm not too crazy about the crop proportions: this is just about full height, cropped from both sides to cut out some other distracting oof birds. But I thought the pose was a keeper.

D7000, 500f4, ISO 800, 1/2500s @ f/7.1 manual.

[Joseph Przybyla]

A beauty Bill, wonderful courtship pose.

[Ian Wilson]

Yes, I agree with Joe, a beauty. The strong pose and action is riveting and I hardly noticed the busy background or the crop. Definitely a keeper. Regards, Ian

[Loi Nguyen]

Bill, love the interaction and the details on the white. The interaction is great and you had both in sharp focus. Not crazy about the crop either, but still it is a keeper. Loi

[John Robinson]

Missed this earlier Bill
Crikey!- you,ve got some whites to control there mate - and well it is done too !
Excellent stuff !
JohnR

[Robert Kimbrell]

Nice interaction Bill. Both are sharp, and a good look at each other. well done on the whites.

[Rich Reich]

Bill, You captured a beautiful moment. I really like the bright green in front of the eyes. The strength of the courtship more than compensates for the busy background.

Rich

[Sridatta Chegu]

Agree with everyone else here. The strong expression and the moment captures attention more than anything. Great job!