Cattle Egret With Nesting Material

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

This was taken at Long Key last weekend. The island was quite active and a real treat to be there.

Nikon D300
Nikon 300 mm F 2.8
ISO 400
1/1250, F 9
manual

All comments are most appreciated.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great breeding plumage, details and setting. I wish the near wing were higher up and would run NR on the BG.

[Fabs Forns]

Coors on the bird are great, full breeding. Not crazy either about the wing position.
How did you like Long Key>?

[Ramon M. Casares]

I think light was a little harsh, wing position issure has been mentioned, I do like the comp and moment captured! Congratulations!

[Doug Brown]

Great breeding plumage and nice behavior too. Agree with above suggestions.

[Stu Bowie]

Lovely breeding colours Judy, and well done on getting his nesting material too. I agree with Axel regarding some NR on the BG, but still well captured.

[Mike Lentz]

Comp is nice as is the stick in the beak. I think the light may be a bit hot.