Egret Display

[David Chauvin]

I've only had a couple of chances this season to photograph an egret display and both were in less than ideal light. I think the bits of backlit moss gives this one a feel for the deep swamp environment that makes up for the lack of overall feather detail. Any input is greatly appreciated.

30D, 500f4 w/1.4x, 1/250 sec, f5.6, iso 640, cropped a bit from the top for composition

David,
Laplace, LA

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great display and the busy habitat actually adds to it in my opinion.

[Paul Pagano]

I like this. The lack of feather detail from this range, for me, is acceptable. The white, while not detailed, doesn't appear overblown. Nice.

[cappoldt]

I've no nits, love the environment. The bright streaks in the upper-left do create some contrast to pull the viewer, but that the bird is in even shade is fantastic.

[Daniel Cadieux]

The only negatives I have here are the ULC bright spot, and LLC out of focus elements. I like the messy tangled mosses and branches contrasting with the elegant beauty of the egret!

[Dave Phillips]

very nice David, like the moss.

BTW, I'm up in Shreveport

[Georgina Salup]

Beautiful display. Even with the busy background, the Egret stands out.