Reddish Egret

[Joseph Przybyla]

I love watching and photographing these birds. They run, jump. extend their wings herding prey, change direction unexpectedly as the fish try to escape. When I review the images I smile remembering the encounter. Image captured last September at Ft. DeSoto County Park in Pinellas County, Florida. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

Nikon D500
Nikon 500PF, camera and lens supported by a Oben carbon fiber monopod with a Wimberly MonoGimbal head
1/4000 F/5.6 Matrix Metering EV 0 ISO 640 Auto 1 WB, image captured at 500mm (750mm 35mm Equivalent)
Post processed in Lightroom Classic, Photoshop CC 2022 and Topaz Denoise AI
Cropped for composition and presentatioin

[Dorian Anderson]

Light is a bit steep, but this shot is more about the gangly leg and goofy head turn. Would like a bit more room above if you have it.