This is another image captured at Gatorland in Orlando, Florida. Snowy Egrets are so feisty. I've watched them stealing fish from much larger birds. In this image I like the raised feathers on the head. 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)
1/500 F/5.6 Matrix Metering EV 0 IS) 400 AWB, camera supported by a monopod
Post processed in Lightroom CC and Photoshop CC 2017
Cropped for composition and presentation
Joe Przybyla
"Sometimes I do get to places just as God is ready to have somebody click the shutter"... Ansel Adams
The black background was perfect here for showing off the fine detail of the erect feathers. I like the composition, fits the curves of the head/ neck.
Thanks everyone for viewing and commenting, very much appreciated.
Daniel and Stuart, I see why you identify it as a Great Egret. Now I am not sure, but as I remember the bird it was smaller than a Great Egret, the size of a Snowy. So maybe a hybrid.
Joe Przybyla
"Sometimes I do get to places just as God is ready to have somebody click the shutter"... Ansel Adams