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01-Jan-2018

Touching Down

The moment when a snowy egret first touches down on the shimmering waters of California's San Elijo Lagoon. The shot was taken in the golden hour before sunset.

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Nikon D750
1/3200s f/5.6 at 420.0mm iso400 full exif

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Julie Oldfield24-Feb-2018 14:46
Stunning golden light and perfectly timed. V
Claude Gagnon24-Feb-2018 01:27
Beautiful action shot Nick :)) V
Ton T.23-Feb-2018 15:42
Outstanding image Nick! The silvery water is fabulous! V
davidksmith23-Feb-2018 12:42
Terrific timing, light and composition of this wonderful bird.
lucanton23-Feb-2018 09:54
magnifique prise captée au bon moment! V
Nirvan Hope23-Feb-2018 03:48
The perfect moment of landing. A very elegant image.
Dennis Hoyne23-Feb-2018 03:30
Perfect timing, his toenail just touching the water, exceptional detail! V
Jean Chiasson23-Feb-2018 01:04
Beautiful shot Perfect timing Nick V
joseantonio22-Feb-2018 20:44
lovely pose nicely captured.V.
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)22-Feb-2018 20:29
Gorgeous work! What a beautiful image.... BV
Paolo
Jeff Real22-Feb-2018 19:10
Your subject looked awesome surround by the fantastic light on the water
V
peterjay4522-Feb-2018 18:43
Excellent exposure control for this beautiful image.
John Hamers22-Feb-2018 18:26
Beautiful capture of this egret against the silvery background colors of the water !V
danad22-Feb-2018 17:37
Beautiful ! Great control of light and timing ! V.
Blandine Mangin22-Feb-2018 17:27
Amazing ! v
globalgadabout22-Feb-2018 16:37
a delicate moment so well captured...admirable anticipation...the light on the water is fabulous..V
Patricia Kay22-Feb-2018 16:13
Perfect timing for this beautiful capture Nick...love it...BV
Jim Coffman22-Feb-2018 15:18
Absolutely wonderful, Nick! So graceful and so beautiful!!
Fong Lam22-Feb-2018 15:15
Amazing timing capturing this lovely egret making that touch down...exceptional composition with that wonderful light and shimmering waters....V
Helen Betts22-Feb-2018 14:54
What a spectacular capture! Not only a great pose for this egret, but that sparkling water is superb.
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