Cattle Egret With Mating Colors.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

The cattle egrets are just beginning to get their mating colors . I find them particularly beautiful this time of year and Wakodahatchee seems to have a fair population of them this year.

Nikon D300
Nikon 300 mm F2.8
ISO 320
1/1250. F5.6

All comments are appreciated.

[Randy Stout]

Judy:

I like the composition, wing position and the soft light. Nice white control. I find the background subtle but complimentary. Very nice.

Randy

[Steve Maxson]

Very well done, Judy. I think Randy already mentioned everything I was going to say. :) This image has a really nice feel to it.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great pose, soft light and eye contact. I might sharpen the bird a bit more.

[Grace Scalzo]

Lovely wing position and the nice soft colors in the bg are a perfect compliment to the bird. I think the bird's head could benefit from a tad more sharpening.

[Fabs Forns]

Beautiful soft light, Judy. He starts to get the orange, but the colors didn't come to the lores yet. Pretty soon, I guess. The BG is killer. Agree on sharpening the face some more.

[allanrube]

Judy, I like the way the head is not blocking either wing but it is the soft color that makes this shot.

[Philip Pietri]

This is quite an elegant portrayal of what might be considered a 'common' bird. A very lovely flight shot. Good exposure and the pose is great. I might smart-sharpen a tad but other than that - awesome shot. Thanks for sharing!

[Stephen Stephen]

Judy great light, head position and overall composition.

[Bonnie Block]

Beautiful image, Judy. Love the subtle colors---almost painterly.

[Ramon M. Casares]

Agree about the USM, but that's preety much it as I LOVE this one Judy, great pose, exposure and comp! COngratulaitons!

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hi Judy,
I'll echo Ramon's comments.......that BG is outstanding.....and the soft light!!! You're killing me with this one!!!! Love it!

[Rich Williams]

Nice subtle lighting on this that gives it a really nice feel. These incoming shots are the most difficult to AF and you nailed this one. Nice work.