Snowy Egret – Nikon D200, handheld, f6.3, 1/1000, ISO 250, Nikkor 80-400mm VR at 260mm, natural light
Just a simple image of a Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) today. I photographed this Egret as it stalked prey along the shore of the Gulf of Mexico in Florida.
This photo was taken around mid day which is much later than I normally like to be out photographing because the light can get harsh. The reason why this image does not show that harshness is that the Snowy Egret was in the shade of a tree and that softened the light. The shade also created some wonderful shades of blue in the water.
Life is good.
Mia
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Do I ever love the mood and textures of this image, Mia. Oh and … isn’t it great how nature will helpfully diffuse light for you sometimes? Gorgeous and thought-provoking photo.
Thank you Ingrid, I also love the mood of this image and I do think it is great how nature can diffuse light even in thr brightest parts of the day.
Simply stunning photograph! Love the blue frothy waves and the lovely Snowy Egret. Perfection!
Thanks Julie!
What a relaxing view,beautiful bird and beautiful color. Awesome!
Thank you Susan!
Love the composition and the surf! Great catch, Mia.
Thank you Jim!
What a calming and cool-feeling image, a great one to see on this hot afternoon.
Thank you Laurence.
Simply beautiful! Snowy Egrets can be difficult to photograph, but your photo is outstanding.
Tammy, Snowy’s can be a challenge to photograph but they are worth it. Thank you.
So beautiful Mia. I love this. Those blues are fantastic. Carol
Carol, I love those blues too, thanks!
A spectacular image of the Snowy Egret. I love it. 🙂
Thanks Bob!
I love visiting each day to see your breathtaking photos. It seems as if you outdo yourself each time. I though the meadow lark was spectacular but this one just leaves me speechless. thanks for sharing them
Thank you so much, I think I have great subjects.