Cattle Egret On Nest And Eggs

[Joseph Przybyla]

I captured this image at the rookery in the alligator breeding pond in Gatorland, Orlando, Florida. I know that the dappled light is not ideal but I like the intimacy of the image and the trust by the bird of allowing me to be close. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

Nikon D500
Nikon 80-400mm F/4.5-5.6 VRII AF-S ED image captured at 300mm
1/1600 F/5.6 Matrix Metering EV 0 ISO 560 Auto 1 WB, camera supported by a monopod
Post processed in Lightroom Classic CC, Photoshop CC 2019 and Neat Image for noise reduction
Cropped for composition and presentation

[Jack Backs]

I really like this image. The dabbled light doesn't bother me. The beak, eye and front of the face are exposed well enough for me.
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[Arthur Morris]

Sharp on the eye for sure. The dappled light does not bother me, it kills me :) As presented the shaded WHITEs are grey ... Still to shade or sun :)

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[Daniel Cadieux]

I agree with you about the dappled light, but I too like the intimacy of the setting.

[John Mack]

You did very well with what you had to work with. Nice and sharp. I don't mind the environment here.