View Full Version : Cattle Egret With Mating Colors.
Judy Lynn Malloch
02-27-2009, 10:49 AM
The cattle egrets are just beginning to get their mating colors . I find them particularly beautiful this time of year and Wakodahatchee seems to have a fair population of them this year.
Nikon D300
Nikon 300 mm F2.8
ISO 320
1/1250. F5.6
All comments are appreciated.
Randy Stout
02-27-2009, 11:00 AM
Judy:
I like the composition, wing position and the soft light. Nice white control. I find the background subtle but complimentary. Very nice.
Randy
Steve Maxson
02-27-2009, 11:41 AM
Very well done, Judy. I think Randy already mentioned everything I was going to say. :) This image has a really nice feel to it.
Axel Hildebrandt
02-27-2009, 11:48 AM
Great pose, soft light and eye contact. I might sharpen the bird a bit more.
Grace Scalzo
02-27-2009, 12:12 PM
Lovely wing position and the nice soft colors in the bg are a perfect compliment to the bird. I think the bird's head could benefit from a tad more sharpening.
Fabs Forns
02-27-2009, 01:03 PM
Beautiful soft light, Judy. He starts to get the orange, but the colors didn't come to the lores yet. Pretty soon, I guess. The BG is killer. Agree on sharpening the face some more.
allanrube
02-27-2009, 03:36 PM
Judy, I like the way the head is not blocking either wing but it is the soft color that makes this shot.
Philip Pietri
02-27-2009, 05:52 PM
This is quite an elegant portrayal of what might be considered a 'common' bird. A very lovely flight shot. Good exposure and the pose is great. I might smart-sharpen a tad but other than that - awesome shot. Thanks for sharing!
Stephen Stephen
02-27-2009, 08:53 PM
Judy great light, head position and overall composition.
Bonnie Block
02-27-2009, 08:56 PM
Beautiful image, Judy. Love the subtle colors---almost painterly.
Ramon M. Casares
02-27-2009, 08:57 PM
Agree about the USM, but that's preety much it as I LOVE this one Judy, great pose, exposure and comp! COngratulaitons!
Roman Kurywczak
02-27-2009, 09:34 PM
Hi Judy,
I'll echo Ramon's comments.......that BG is outstanding.....and the soft light!!! You're killing me with this one!!!! Love it!
Rich Williams
03-01-2009, 09:15 AM
Nice subtle lighting on this that gives it a really nice feel. These incoming shots are the most difficult to AF and you nailed this one. Nice work.
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