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11-MAR-2008 Click image to return to gallery

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Snowy Egret at Lovers Key State Park at New Pass
Fort Myers Beach, Florida USA

I was chest deep in the waters of New Pass at Lovers Key State Park
for this shot of the Snowy Egret when I was warned of the sighting of a six foot
bull shark earlier in the morning by the fisherman next to me. The drop off from the shore
was quite severe and the current was very strong, but I was able to keep my footing.
I made an immediate exit from the water to follow the bird for a moment
and lose it in the mangoves to my disappointment.

Nikon D80 ,Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR Zoom
1/1000s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso250, with flash full exif

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irislynx07-Mar-2012 08:24
Sometimes it's risky buisness to try and get a decent photo and then to have to lose what you trying to get is a huge dissapointment to say the least! I'm happy that you were able to get the nice shot you have here though!