Robert Amoruso
08-24-2010, 08:57 AM
Photographed at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, FL this past weekend.
Due to the presence of Reddish Egret rookies in the area, MINWR has had an increasing number of Reds at it this time of year. Mostly first year youngsters learning the ropes though the adults are around too.
I spotted over 25 of them in this area with as many as 6 in close proximity to each other and when that happens, you do get some fireworks. I created a whole series of images that morning, all backlight, all high-contrast. Backlighting so strong the colors were skewed and washed out. Those got a monochromatic treatment, some like this the subtle reds of the egret showed through.
As the birds are molting, they are not at their best, hence the reduced colors as well. In any event, a lot of interesting activity that morning.
This guy, fishing alone struck a pose.
Due to the presence of Reddish Egret rookies in the area, MINWR has had an increasing number of Reds at it this time of year. Mostly first year youngsters learning the ropes though the adults are around too.
I spotted over 25 of them in this area with as many as 6 in close proximity to each other and when that happens, you do get some fireworks. I created a whole series of images that morning, all backlight, all high-contrast. Backlighting so strong the colors were skewed and washed out. Those got a monochromatic treatment, some like this the subtle reds of the egret showed through.
As the birds are molting, they are not at their best, hence the reduced colors as well. In any event, a lot of interesting activity that morning.
This guy, fishing alone struck a pose.