The Arrival | Phil Lanoue Photography

The Arrival

A great egret makes a huge production out of his arrival in the marsh…unfortunately there were no other birds around to impress and appreciate the bold display.

It also looks like our pal Mr. Egret has lost a good size piece of one of his primary wing feathers on his right wing. It can be a tough marsh out there!

33 thoughts on “The Arrival”

lylekrahn on March 6, 2013 at 6:09 pm said:

I guess too much showboating can lead to lost feathers. Nice shot.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 7, 2013 at 1:24 pm said:
  
  Yes that can get a guy in trouble. Did he learn his lesson? Doubt it.
  
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Molly Argo on March 6, 2013 at 7:08 pm said:

What a beautiful display!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 7, 2013 at 1:24 pm said:
  
  Thanks I appreciate it Molly!
  
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The Wanderlust Gene on March 6, 2013 at 7:30 pm said:

Pst, Phil … the GBH told the egret about the guy with the black box who sends pictures of such flamboyance to two-legs around the world to admire 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on March 7, 2013 at 1:25 pm said:
  
  I think you are right about that! I always suspected that sneaky GBH anyway. 😀
  
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  - The Wanderlust Gene on March 8, 2013 at 1:37 am said:
    
    🙂
    
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Bella Remy Photography on March 6, 2013 at 7:35 pm said:

Looks like this boy was certainly was in a scrap. But it didn’t take away his bravado.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 7, 2013 at 1:25 pm said:
  
  Yes he still feels he has it goin’ on! Thanks Emily!
  
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pleisbilongtumi on March 6, 2013 at 7:59 pm said:

Your shots are always fascinating, Phil. Thank you for your constant presence 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on March 7, 2013 at 1:26 pm said:
  
  I am so happy you enjoy these, thanks very much!
  
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Kate on March 6, 2013 at 10:02 pm said:

I can’t wait till these guys head back our way. I love eagles and all, but egrets are just so graceful. And they can be kinda silly. Great shot, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 7, 2013 at 1:27 pm said:
  
  Yes they can be sort of goofy for sure. We have a lot of these guys around all through the year but I always enjoy seeing them.
  Thanks very much!
  
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Garden Walk Garden Talk on March 6, 2013 at 10:25 pm said:

He needs a new barber.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 7, 2013 at 1:27 pm said:
  
  He needs something, not sure what. 😀
  
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Amy on March 6, 2013 at 10:42 pm said:

He wasn’t worrying about impressing anyone, how cool is that?! Another awesome shot, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 7, 2013 at 1:28 pm said:
  
  He probably knows he is head egret of the marsh anyway which gives him respect. Well…that is until some snarky GBH comes along. 🙂
  
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Chillbrook on March 7, 2013 at 3:41 am said:

Such elegance Phil. Beautifully captured!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 7, 2013 at 1:29 pm said:
  
  So glad you liked this Adrian, thanks!
  
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roughseasinthemed on March 7, 2013 at 4:33 am said:

He looks so perfectly poised. Or maybe that’s something to do with the photographer and his timing? 😉

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- Phil Lanoue on March 7, 2013 at 1:30 pm said:
  
  Well if you want to know the whole truth this was a total set up shot. I had him do this five times until we got it right.
  Cost me a half bucket of fish but it was worth it. 😉 😀
  
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janmasyn on March 7, 2013 at 4:44 am said:

Great shot Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 7, 2013 at 1:30 pm said:
  
  Thanks Jan I appreciate it.
  
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Tricia A. Mitchell on March 7, 2013 at 6:38 am said:

Grace caught on film. An elegant shot, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 7, 2013 at 1:31 pm said:
  
  I am so happy you like this thanks very much!
  
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joserasan66 on March 7, 2013 at 10:05 am said:

Una Gran Captura Como Siempre Phil. Una Bella Fotografía… Un Saludo.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 7, 2013 at 1:32 pm said:
  
  Es usted muy amable, muchas gracias Se lo agradezco mucho.
  
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Gracie on March 7, 2013 at 6:00 pm said:

Excellent capture, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 9, 2013 at 9:53 am said:
  
  Thanks so much Gracie!
  
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mike585 on March 8, 2013 at 3:25 pm said:

Another lovely image, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 9, 2013 at 9:53 am said:
  
  So glad you like it Mike!
  
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Dusty Roads on March 8, 2013 at 9:09 pm said:

Beautiful 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on March 9, 2013 at 9:53 am said:
  
  Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!
  
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