Great Egret... breeding colors and red eye

[Joseph Przybyla]

I captured this image at the rookery inside Gatorland in Orlando, Florida this past February. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

Nikon D7000
Nikon 80-400mm F/4.5-5.6 VRII AF-S ED shot at 400mm (600mm FFE)
1/3200 F/8 Matrix Metering -1 2/3 EV ISO 250 AWB, camera supported by a monopod
Post processed in Lightroom CC and Photoshop CC
Cropped for composition and presentation

[Isaac Grant]

Another great close up egret shot. Florida is so good for that. Never went to Gatorland but may try in December as I am probably going to be in Florida for Christmas. Lovely details. Exposure seems perfect as well. The blood on the beak really takes it over the top.

[Matthew Jones]

Incredible colour and details here Joe and worthy of entry into this months fine feather detail theme. I can also see a version with an even closer crop on the eye and soft parts.

[Satish Ranadive]

Gorgeous portrait with superb details and beautiful colors. Very nice composition.

Regards,
Satish.

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[Stu Bowie]

Hi Joe, a great image to show of the feather detail for the month's theme. Nice and sharp where it counts, well exposed, and just love the greens.

[William Dickson]

Beautiful colours here Joe. Lovely details throughout. Nice one.

Well done

Will

[Joseph Przybyla]

Thanks everyone for viewing and commenting, very much appreciated.