Snowy Egret with Prize

[Bill Dix]

There was a serious stick shortage at the High Island Rookery. During the two evenings that we watched, the birds were constantly scrounging for nest-building material. The Snowy Egrets were particularly aggressive in their search. Several times we saw a Snowy pair drive a pair of Spoonies out of their nest, and then dismantle it for the building materials. I got some frames of standoffs between the two pairs, but they are visually very cluttered. This guy posed proudly with his prize.

D7000, 500f4, ISO 640, 1/3200s @ f/7.1 manual. Some pruning, and toning down of BG highlights, plus levels, nr, usm.

[Binu John]

The dark background makes the subject stands out! Very well exposed shot! Love the pose, HA and behavior.

[John Robinson]

Excellent Bill.
Great twig too !!!
Done well with the pure white on black backdrop too. Must feel like my dog does when he gives me a ball He must feel so proud over his twig !!
good Stuff
Cheers
John

[Satish Ranadive]

Magnificent pose with lovely hair do. Superb exposure on whites. I like the dark BG.
Wonderful image Bill Sir.

Regards,
Satish.

[John Rowell]

Great detail shown in this Snowy and I like the pose a lot. The bird jumps right off the dark background, very well done. I'd consider removing the upright branch in the lower left.

[Bill Dix]

Thanks everyone.