Sky Ballet

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Taken this am at Wakodahatchee. I was actually looking at a green heron nest with the parent and a couple off eggs when this great white egret came in preparing to land close by. It was a gorgeous sight to see as the lighting was coming in on an angle in front of it as it was preparing to land. The different flight poses reminded me of a sky ballet.

Nikon D300
Nikon 300mm F2.8
1/5000, F6.3
hand held.

All comments are much appreciated. Thanks Judy

[Andy Nelson]

I like the graceful pose and the overall color scheme in this one. Reminds me of summers in Florida. If the left wing was in a slightly different position away from the birds head it would be stronger but I still think this is a fine image as posted.

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

Another great flight shot,I Iove the light,colors and the bg!!!

[Jim Poor]

I like the back light through the lower wing. I wish the rear wing cleared the head. Really nice image as is.

[David Hemmings]

Hi Judy Lynn, This is a wonderful pose you have captured. The back lighting works well on the bottom wing but for me, not so well on the rest of the bird. I might take a bit off the top and give the bird a touch more room on the right. Cool capture at any rate :)

[Dave Phillips]

I am seeing the beautiful light in your images Judy Lynn....and the backlight here is stunning, but you needed a huge reflector for a wee bit o' fill IMO

nice and sharp

[Paul Pagano]

Good light. No shadows...by all accounts a nice shot. I do love to watch these graceful beauties in flight.

[Vincent Grafhorst]

I understand your title Judy Lynn, a very graceful pose indeed. I agree with the wing head separation comment, but still a neat image as is!