Egret Reflection

GREAPERGREAPER Registered Users Posts: 3,113 Major grins
edited October 12, 2006 in Wildlife
I shot this egret last weekend. I dont get to post much these days until work slows back down ( a few more weeks). I thought I would share.

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Thanks for looking.

Brian
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited October 9, 2006
    I wonder if you intentionally had the egret and it's reflection take up such a small portion of the frame.

    If it was your intention...then I think it borders on genius...because it portrays a strong sense of isolation and loneliness. The softness of the shot also helps in that respect.

    If it was not your intention...then you were lucky to stumble onto something that you can use in the future.

    Very powerful.
  • Bayer-Z28Bayer-Z28 Registered Users Posts: 392 Major grins
    edited October 9, 2006
    That's an amazing shot! You don't see any ripples in the water at all! It shows how careful and focused the bird is at stalking it's dinner....thumb.gif
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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited October 9, 2006
    Very creative shot loved it loved it iloveyou.gif
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  • GREAPERGREAPER Registered Users Posts: 3,113 Major grins
    edited October 10, 2006
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    I wonder if you intentionally had the egret and it's reflection take up such a small portion of the frame.

    Thx for the kind words everyone.

    Yes, the composition was intentional. I was too far away for any kind of portrait type shot. I was on top of a hill looking over the river hoping for a nice sunrise shot that did not happen. as the light grew stronger I watched the birds wading in the river beliw about 100 yards away.

    I used my sigma 170-500mm lens to take this photo. at this distance a nice shot showing the birds as part of it's environment were the only options I had. I waited until he had stalked into an area that was clear of any debree or vegetation before taking the shot.

    I am glad you like it.

    Brian
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited October 10, 2006
    Marvelous shot. A real wall hanger clap.gif
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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited October 10, 2006
    Nice! thumb.gif
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  • Dick on ArubaDick on Aruba Registered Users Posts: 3,484 Major grins
    edited October 11, 2006
    Slightly soft but an awesone shot! Well done.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  • GaleGale Registered Users Posts: 1,052 Major grins
    edited October 12, 2006
    This is a very beautiful picture.
    So peaceful.

    Have a few like this.
    Best Regards
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