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Jack Rogers
03-15-2008, 05:15 PM
Hi All, Captured this yesterday during an early morning visit to Gatorland. I waited some time for this wing lift, which I expected might happen as the Egret preened. Happily, the moment came to pass. Cheers, Jack

Sony A100, Minolta 300mm 2.8, tripod
ISO 100, f/6.3, 1/1000, -.3 e.v., minor crop

http://www.pbase.com/paleojack/image/94181564.jpg
Daniel Cadieux
03-15-2008, 05:19 PM
Nice one Jack! The exposure on the whites is spot on. Knowing your bird's behaviour is often key to succesful images - just as you've done here. :-)
Gayle Clement
03-15-2008, 06:13 PM
Very beautiful detail. The whites are perfectly exposed.
Robert O'Toole
03-15-2008, 06:15 PM
Good behavior image. I really like the soft light.

The exposure is good, but the egret looks a little dull and gray overall to me, I think lighting the wings and breast up while protecting the highlights would make the image more applealing. There is a slight blue cast also.

Hope you dont mind the repost Jack.

Robert
Axel Hildebrandt
03-15-2008, 08:18 PM
The repost looks even better. I might clean the perch a bit. :)
Mike Godwin
03-15-2008, 10:05 PM
Nice capture Jack... was great to see you again!

Mike Godwin
Gatorland
Gus Cobos
03-18-2008, 07:05 PM
Very nice image Jack. I love the details on the wing. Composition is excellent.


Gus...:cool: