Returning To Roost

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

This was taken as the sun was setting and the golden light was almost gone. Would love to have had both egrets in full light but the shadows had begun and this was natural light no fill flash.

Nikon D300,Nikon 300mm F2.8, ISO 400, 1/3200, F4.5 hand held.

All comments are greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[Rick A. Brown]

Personally, I think this is better. However, I must say straight up that I am less of a fan of the straight over the shoulder light than most here. I can't see anything less than perfect here.

[Glenn Bartley]

Gorgeous image. Love the symmetry.

[Linda Robbins]

A truly beautiful image. The light is so beautiful here, much better than if the birds had been in full sun. Love everything about it!

[John Ippolito]

It's difficult for me to imagine how the quality of the lighting could have been more desireable-not to mention the lovely composition. It's beautiful!

[John Cooper]

Lovely warm, soft light here Judy that works so well for the white plumage of these egrets. Getting the 2 birds in sharp focus was a real bonus - Just perfect!!!

[Maxis Gamez]

Hi Judy,

What a lovely light and pose in these little guys. You did very well with the exposure and details. Excellent work!

[Walt Anderson]

This light is perfect!! The play of light and shadow add drama to the photograph. If you get tried of this picture I would love to have it my portfolio.

Walt Anderson
Visual Echoes Inc.

[Per-Gunnar Ostby]

Great symmetry

[Del Cockroft]

A lovely image and well taken. There's a pleasant glow which adds to the symmetry.

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

Love the symmetry and the colors!

[Tony Whitehead]

Beautiful image Judy - light, position, symmetry. I love those fluttering wing coverts

[Stephen Stephen]

Just excellent Judy. Their feather are so soft they look as if they've been air-brushed. I love the light and the composition.

[Dan Elster]

As I read your post I couldn't believe you were complaining about the light. Stunning.

[susanschermer]

Boy, did you get them. I wish I was there that evening. Thanks for commenting on my merganser.

[Grace Scalzo]

Just beautiful, Judy Lynn. The shadows lend a warmth and depth. Pretty indeed.

[Doug Brown]

Great capture Judy! You get some really nice light in Florida. I like the symmetry of the photo. The shadows work for me too.