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24-FEB-2016 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Enjoying a Private Bath!

I sure hope I didn't intrude on this beauty's bath! The Great Egret seemed to enjoy taking the bath in Delta Ponds. It dipped under the water three times, while I watched at a distance so as to not disturb it. Now I know why they always look so clean and white!

Nikon COOLPIX P900
1/1000s f/5.6 at 196.0mm iso220 full exif

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Sang Chung08-Apr-2017 17:43
A beautiful image of egret with its reflection.
Karen Moen04-Mar-2016 05:33
Beautiful! I like the abstract effect that the reflection creates. Voted.
Blandine Mangin03-Mar-2016 08:05
Amazing ! v
Julie Oldfield29-Feb-2016 01:40
Spectacular shot. Gorgeous color. V
janescottcumming27-Feb-2016 22:43
Beautiful, great moment captured!
Jack Hoying27-Feb-2016 04:31
A fantastic find!
Buz Kiefer26-Feb-2016 19:01
Beautiful exposure of this egret in mating plumage. Lovely. Vote.
Steve Thuman26-Feb-2016 14:46
It's rear feathers look like inspiration for a water fountain
Ann26-Feb-2016 07:58
Exquisite image Vern, love the spray of feathers. *v*
Kuriacose Joseph25-Feb-2016 23:45
This is very pretty. Almost looks like a swan if you just glance at it.
Marisa Livet25-Feb-2016 20:51
Sublime!
Martin Lamoon25-Feb-2016 20:11
Superb photograph, I do like this picture.
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Paul Milholland25-Feb-2016 19:28
This is wonderful. Don't know that I've seen one taking a bath like this before.
Stephanie25-Feb-2016 19:21
You're captured a special and magical moment Vern! Beautiful lighting and capture! V
Laura Milholland25-Feb-2016 18:35
Simply superb, Vern! So very elegant. V
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)25-Feb-2016 18:34
Super image....V
Paolo
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS25-Feb-2016 18:18
Awesome shot Vern, nice timing too!
Bob Davis25-Feb-2016 17:36
nice image Vern, well done V
Nirvan Hope25-Feb-2016 17:22
Superb!
parrothouse25-Feb-2016 16:07
Very nice light, crisp detail.
Ruth Voorhis25-Feb-2016 13:38
Beautifully detailed capture, Vern. Love the reflected symmetry and the shimmer of the water. V
Hank Vander Velde25-Feb-2016 13:20
BEAUTIFUL reflection shot of it taking a bath in full breading plumage Vern.
Alexander Kazakov25-Feb-2016 11:59
Outstanding! V
Ed Duverger25-Feb-2016 11:31
What a great capture.
barbarajoy25-Feb-2016 10:57
What a brilliant capture! Movement and reflections are perfect. V
Yvonne25-Feb-2016 10:12
Perhaps he wants to impress his mate Vern... Fabulous shot.. what a magnificent bird! v
danad25-Feb-2016 08:59
A stunning capture ! V.
Helen Betts25-Feb-2016 07:29
Wow, what a great capture with those amazing feathers! V.
John Shen Photography25-Feb-2016 06:34
Wow, super beautiful capture, incredible feathers! :)
Eloine 25-Feb-2016 05:23
Oh wow - that's cool! I love how black the water is in contrast to the bird.
Bea.25-Feb-2016 05:23
Wonderful capture of a private and relaxing moment.
Allan Jay25-Feb-2016 05:22
Stunning graceful shot, Vern!
Richard Glenn25-Feb-2016 05:19
I've never seen a egret like this, always standing tall in the water. Special catch! V
globalgadabout25-Feb-2016 05:12
looks almost theatrical with those feathery flourishes...a fascinating image...well done...V
joseantonio25-Feb-2016 05:06
excellent find and nice capture.V.
Anitta25-Feb-2016 04:41
Oh! That's a wonderful shot and timing, too. V
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