Great White....

[David Roach]

Spotted this beauty early one clear morning in the shade of a stand of trees. There was early sun on the waters behind amd below this beauty causing a slight rimlight effect.
1DMKIIN 400DO ISO 800 F6.3@1/320

[Arthur Morris]

The bird is a Great Egret and I really like the image, the pose, the soft light, and especially the BKGR. Hard to believe that it is water. Sharp, enough d-o-f for the bird, and yet a nice soft BKGR.

[David Roach]

Hi Artie, Yes I know it's a great egret. Just used great white as title for image. As stated, the water was below the bird's position. The lighter green is vegetation above the water in the morning sun. I imaged in aperture priority (learned from you) with +.3 compensation.

[Dean Ingwersen]

Beautiful David...great subject, pose and exposure control. The BG is tops too and really makes the bird stand out.

Cheers, Dean

[Juan Aragonés]

Superb composition and exposure job David. The BG is terrific and the eu¡ye contact to die for. I really like this fantastic image.