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Elaine (etfitz) | all galleries >> Photo Every So Often - P.E.S.O >> January PAD > Egret
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25-JAN-2005 E. Fitzgerald

Egret

I am amazed at all of the wonderful images of birds that pbasers take. I have not been able to get close enough to any bird to get a good image. I even keep filling my feeders hoping that they will let me sneak up on then.

Canon PowerShot A95
1/100s f/4.9 at 23.4mm full exif

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Karen Stuebing27-Jan-2005 10:55
I like the way this is isolated in the field. It shows the enviroment and the white bird against the green really stands out.
Guest 27-Jan-2005 07:42
Nice, a very different composition from the usual egret shots
Enrique27-Jan-2005 04:24
You got him square in the viewfinder. The only way to get a closer close-up is mid to long telephoto or extra tame wild birds (is that an oxymoron?). There usually are no compromises.
Karen Leaf27-Jan-2005 03:37
I wouldn't know what to do with one of these if i even SAW one :(
Keep 'em coming Elaine.
Lori Rolfe27-Jan-2005 02:13
such a graceful looking bird... the composition makes the egret look fragile and delicate to me
Gayle P. Clement27-Jan-2005 02:09
You'll need to come play in the Spillway with Bre and me over Mardi Gras break.
Breland27-Jan-2005 01:12
Good composition and the contrast in color is just right.
Guest 27-Jan-2005 01:10
This is lovely Elaine! Nice reflection!
Neal Nye27-Jan-2005 00:51
I'll take egrets over Mardi Gras any day. This picture's no slouch. I love the reflection.
Pepe Zyman27-Jan-2005 00:11
I'll rather have Mardi Gras that Egrets :^)
jypsee27-Jan-2005 00:02
Here's a hint, Elaine. For sea birds, go down to the local waterfront where the fishers are and you'll usually find a pelican or heron or egret that sits around waiting for a handout. If your camera has a portrait mode, use that so your background will not be "messy." These lazy birds will usually not move unless you want to touch them... good luck!
Guest 27-Jan-2005 00:01
Good shot.That's why you see birders carrying big telephoto lenses.
Coleen Perilloux Landry26-Jan-2005 23:45
You got him, however. I think we're all going to get killed on the highway or the side of the highway trying to get egret pictures. I got two today, one on the way west and one on the way east.
laine8226-Jan-2005 23:43
He looks lonely, Elaine. Birds like butterflies are a hit & miss for me too.