Lost In Thought
This past weekend we saw an egret come in for a landing in an area already occupied by a wood stork. But as you can see, Woody didn’t mind the new arrival at all. In fact, he barely flinched as the egret came swooping in…he seemed to have something important on his mind!
Phil Lanoue Photography 
That wood stork’s theme song must be “Like a Rock.” Not even a ruffled feather from that other fellow’s landing so close!
By the way, you’ve been nominated! http://suburbanferndaleark.wordpress.com/2012/11/04/3599/
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Yes Woody seemed to pay no attention to the egret’s arrival.
Thanks for the nomination!
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Sembra proprio ignorarla completamente… 🙂
Splendide foto, come sempre
Ciao, buona serata
Pat
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Grazie per guardare queste foto!
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Nice action shots, Phil.
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Thanks a lot Mike!
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very nice shots of the landing Phil. I love Woody’s demeanor. 🙂
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Woody is playing it cool for sure. 😀
Thanks for looking.
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He does seem to be deep in thoughts 😀 Fantastic action shots … I like your picture stories 🙂
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I’m glad you like the photos and stories Paula!
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Divine!
Love
Dina
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I’m happy you liked these Dina!
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Great shots… How I fall in love with your amazing photographs. Thank you, love, nia
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I appreciate your very kind words Nia!
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Reblogged this on photographyofnia.
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Thank you for that Nia!
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Amazing photo series.
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I appreciate you checking them out, thanks!
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The philosopher. Amazing!
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Yes, Woodrow the deep thinker. 🙂 Thanks for your comments!
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That wood stork has nerves of steel………as cool as a cucumber. 🙂 Fabulous photography, Phil.
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Oh he’s plenty cool alright, but if he wants lunch he is going to have to quit the standing around and go catch some fish.
Thanks for looking.
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Great shots.
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Thanks very much.
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Wonderful series of shots. In addition to the behavior of the wood stork, I was really struck by the detail that you captured for both of the white birds. I personally find it a real challenge not to blow out the whites when I am photographing egrets. Is there a secret (beyond choosing the right exposure)?)
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Thanks very much for looking Mike and I really appreciate your kind comments.
White birds can indeed be tough to photograph. I shoot white birds in Manual exposure mode exclusively and I expose to hopefully maintain detail in the white feathers which sometimes requires letting the background go dark.
I have found that using any auto exposure mode will almost always blow out the white even when using exposure comp. Hope this helps.
Cheers
Phil
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Ah, ha! Mike’s question and your response just helped to explain some problems I’ve been having – not only with white birds, but also with bright sunlight and shadow shots. I’ve been strictly an auto exposure photographer, but as my subjects become more varied, the results have become less satisfactory. It’s probably really, REALLY time for me to gain a little knowledge. 😉
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What an amazing set of photos! You did such a good job on capturing both of these bird’s beautiful details.
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Thanks very much Molly, glad you like them!
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That’s funny that egret seems to really be kicking up some dirt. Woody the wood stork doesn’t really seem to be fussed much. Nice series in showing this behavior. I wonder if the egret was trying to get the wood stork to move?
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I don’t think the egret cared that Woody was standing there and I don’t Woody cared that the egret was landing next to him. I guess they were both just going about thier day in their own way.
Thanks for checking these out! 🙂
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Delightful as ever!
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Thanks Gunta, appreciate it!
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That is amazing ! Not even a flinch ! I love how you show the progression of movement with your photos. It’s as if I was standing right next to you Phil.
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Wow I really appreciate your kind comments Bella! I am so glad you enjoy seeing these pics! 😀
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Wonderful. Deep in thot, stoic or maybe just oblivious.
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Thanks! Could be oblivious, or maybe just doesn’t care. Birds can be goofy like that sometimes.
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Daydreaming! Those are great shots!
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He sure could be daydreaming! 😀
Thanks! I appreciate you checking out the bird pics!
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See, the E-bird is really a super secret white ninja and he has just made a super stealth move on Mr. Woody. He might be cackling now because he is THAT good. 🙂 Undetectable.
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Ah ha! I think you are right, it does look like he made a stealth ninja move there. Very clever! 😀
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Amazing Captures Phil!!!!
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Thanks much! I appreciate you checking them out!
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Brilliant shots, Phil! Love the contrast of characters on these two, one who’s very well poised and composed despite the other one’s display of playfulness 🙂
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Thank you Gracie for your kind words and I’m happy you enjoyed these pics!
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More thrilling shots! I wasn’t going to comment on each post as I caught up – you’ve got enough work to do taking pictures and posting them so we can gaze in wonder at these extraordinary creatures – but I just have to because I am still marvelling at the construction/engineering of that bird’s wings, and the little flap on the upper side – sigh … 🙂
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Well I greatly appreciate you viewing all these photos and also your kind comments! I see these birds quite often but never tire of watching them fly and fish!
Check out pic #3. You can see that a tiny bit of white feather had come off of the egret and it continues to float away in pics 4 and 5. 🙂
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So it does 🙂
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