Snowy Egret Courtship

[Bill Dix]

Another from High Island Rookery last month. Luckily much of the BG was already dark as shown here, including the area behind the plumes. I toned down some highlights in a portion of it, and on the perch. I know it would have been nice if the rear bird's bill weren't disappearing behind the front bird, and the HA's were a bit better, but I liked the interaction and the way the birds jumped out of the bg. C&C always appreciated.

D7000, 500f4, ISO 640, 1/3200s @ f/7.1 manual.

[Bill Dix]

Here's a detail crop.

[William Dickson]

Really good Bill. The only problem I have is I dont know which one is better Well done

[Ian Wilson]

Yes, I agree with William, both images have their charms, good work. Cheers, Ian

[Karl Egressy]

Both images look great but my preference is the second one. Great work, Bill.

[Grace Scalzo]

Well done with a difficult exposure. The first one tells the story better to my eye.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

First thing that struck me was how much this looks like a 'Realism' art painting. The quality of light, the BG, perch angle, and yes the partially obstructed tip of the beak. One of your best IMO. This image should also be hanging in a museum.




Geoffrey

[vishaljadhav]

Interesting image i love the pose captured and you have pleanty of details
i love it the black BG sets it up wondefully
great image

[Satish Ranadive]

These are extremely beautiful images, Bill Sir.
Spot on exposure, wonderful details in whites,beautiful eyes, Love the wonderful details in breeding plumage.

Regards,
Satish.

[David Salem]

Having trouble figuring which one I like best also. Both have there place. Good looking exposure and details along with two cool poses makes for a real keeper. Well done Bill

[Bill Dix]

Thank you everyone.