1DM2n, 600mm... 84% of frame.. ISO 100, F 4.0, 1/2500 - manual mode
The only true "target" bird on my trip to Florida was a white morph Reddish Egret in breeding condition (with the coloured lores/legs and brighter bill). It took me a few tries to get it too! I had seen White Morph birds at Fort De Soto and Little Estero Lagoon, but none had the good colours. Finally, on my 2nd day at Tigertail Beach in Marco Island, I had a chance to photograph one in the afternoon! The light was a bit harsh, but I was very happy to get some good shots. That evening I decided to dash to Everglades N.P. - as I was tired of wandering around tidal saltwater lagoons!
Great pose, details and BG, good-looking specimen, too. I agree regarding more room at the bottom, there is a slight sharpening halo around the legs and the whites look a bit blueish on my monitor.
Sharp with a lovely wing position and BKGR. The pinks and blues absolutely need to be toned down a bit and reducing the contrast a bit might help too.
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