Cattle Egret

[Bill Dix]

Another egret from Okavango.

D500, Sigma 150-600 @ 600mm; ISO 2000; 1/3200s @ f/7.1 manual. (set in hopes of flight).

[Tobie Schalkwyk]

The whites against the dark BG is a perfect combo Bill! Nice sharp detail & perfect composition too!

BTW I have not seen a lot of D500 shots yet and I must say if you have not softened the BG then I'm highly impressed with its absolute lack of noise at ISO 2000!

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Bill, I like the pose with the raised crest, and well exposed on the whites. We have a great view of the feet, and the Egret pops nicely against the darker BG.

[William Dickson]

Killer BG, which shows the bird at its best. The whites are looking good and I love the peach colours on the crest. Nice pose. I like your chosen crop.

Well done Bill

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Good one, Bill. The raised crest, fine back and breast feathers look great against the dark BG. Whites look spot on.

Geoffrey




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[Jay Ing]

We often talk about front lighting but I like this highlight running up the back. Nice setting and breeding plumage a plus. Thanks.

[Bill Dix]

Thanks everyone.