Dancing in the Dark

[Robert Kimbrell]

1Dx 600II
F 4.5, ISO 2500, SS 1/1600
As I was walking to location at Tiger Tail Beach this morning, This Reddish Egret landed right in front of me. It was first light and too dark to shoot. I set up the camera thinking maybe he would hang around for 15 minutes, and there would be enough light to shoot. He had other plans, It was fishing time and her was ready to dance. Of course I couldn't stand it, Wide open and ISO 4000. I think it was the finest Egret dance I have ever seen. I really makes getting up @ 5:00am worth it. He let me watch for well over an hour.

[Ian Wilson]

Lovely capture Robert, lots of interesting action, everything seems to be in the right place for me including the layered background. Regards, Ian

[gail bisson]

This is really nice Robert.
I really like the band of green that gives the image a pop of color.
The band works because the head sits firmly within it.
The 2 little droplets add to the image.
gail

[Jonathan Ashton]

Great story it is very satisfying to put the hard work in and get a shot like that - great action, the droplets add to the action, I also like the background, well done.

[Gerald Kelberg]

Beautiful image - love the dancing pose - and those dangling feet.

Lucky you to have this great show!

Thanks for sharing it!

Gerald

[Diane Miller]

Wow! Luck favors the prepared! Great image!

[David Salem]

Nice frame of this dancing Beauty. I really like the pose and Colors in this one. Got a love those dangling legs. Well done Robert