One Last Attempt | Phil Lanoue Photography

One Last Attempt

Last week as I was leaving the salt marsh I stopped to watch this great egret that was closing out his day by doing a last bit of fishing before heading off to roost for the night. The entire marsh was warmed by setting sunlight and I couldn’t resist grabbing just a few more shots before it was time for me to also head home to my evening roost.

Unfortunately for him this final attempt was not successful, but he had already put in a long afternoon and had enough to fill him up before starting all over again tomorrow…

50 thoughts on “One Last Attempt”

meyer23 on March 23, 2013 at 2:49 pm said:

Fantastic pics with awesome reflections.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 23, 2013 at 5:29 pm said:
  
  I appreciate your kind words, thanks!
  
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Charlie@Seattle Trekker on March 23, 2013 at 2:50 pm said:

The photo is great fun, and as always, very well done.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 23, 2013 at 5:29 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much I’m glad you like them!
  
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lylekrahn on March 23, 2013 at 2:57 pm said:

Nice. At least he got to admire himself in good lite.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 23, 2013 at 5:29 pm said:
  
  Yes he knows that he is a real good looker I think.
  
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Sue on March 23, 2013 at 2:58 pm said:

I love the reflected image below the bird.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 23, 2013 at 5:30 pm said:
  
  Well thanks, I’m happy you enjoyed these pics!
  
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mariayarri on March 23, 2013 at 4:27 pm said:

Beautiful photo reflections of this egret . // Maria

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- Phil Lanoue on March 23, 2013 at 5:30 pm said:
  
  Thank you Maria, I’m happy you liked them and appreciate you looking.
  
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Amy on March 23, 2013 at 4:42 pm said:

Love the last shot! The reflection…, wow!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 23, 2013 at 5:31 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch Amy! So glad you like them!
  
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theforagingphotographer on March 23, 2013 at 7:02 pm said:

Stunning, Mike, especially the 2nd and 3rd pics. Beautiful reflections!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 24, 2013 at 12:09 pm said:
  
  Heh heh I’m not Mike but thanks Lucy 😉
  
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Gunta on March 23, 2013 at 7:07 pm said:

That first shot made me laugh… should we title it desperation?

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- Phil Lanoue on March 24, 2013 at 12:10 pm said:
  
  He wasn’t so much desperate as diligent. Glad you like these!
  
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Molly Argo on March 23, 2013 at 7:10 pm said:

Great shots. I really love the lighting!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 24, 2013 at 12:10 pm said:
  
  Thanks Molly, yes that sunset light is a nice time of day.
  
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dinajohnston on March 23, 2013 at 7:12 pm said:

Perfect reflection! Love the head in the water shot!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 24, 2013 at 12:11 pm said:
  
  Thanks that first one is what prompted me to post these, glad you liked it.
  
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elizz on March 23, 2013 at 8:55 pm said:

beautiful.. and i love the bird’s reflection on water.. great shots.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 24, 2013 at 12:11 pm said:
  
  I’m glad you enjoyed the photos and I appreciate you commenting!
  
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Nels on March 23, 2013 at 9:14 pm said:

Love the Egrets. Nice work!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 24, 2013 at 12:12 pm said:
  
  Yeah the egrets are nice birds, I often tend to overlook them but they can be interesting. Thanks!
  
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  - Nels on March 24, 2013 at 1:50 pm said:
    
    They’re seldom afraid of you getting too close. Which is nice when you only have a 300mm lens.
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on March 25, 2013 at 4:21 pm said:
      
      Exactly right,
      
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Fergiemoto on March 23, 2013 at 9:58 pm said:

Great shots! At least he didn’t go to sleep hungry.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 24, 2013 at 12:13 pm said:
  
  Thanks! Yes he ended up doing OK for himself, he caught several fish.
  
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Solveig on March 24, 2013 at 3:49 am said:

Great reflections! This may be the best time to photograph, when the sun is starting to set. I really like the warming mood.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 24, 2013 at 12:13 pm said:
  
  Thanks, glad you enjoyed these photos! Yes, that time of day often has very nice warm lighting. 🙂
  
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janmasyn on March 24, 2013 at 5:17 am said:

Great shots Phil, very nice with the heron’s reflection.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 24, 2013 at 12:14 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Jan I appreciate it.
  
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Chillbrook on March 24, 2013 at 5:58 am said:

Gorgeous light on this one Phi. Beautiful.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 24, 2013 at 12:14 pm said:
  
  I truly appreciate your kind words Adrian, thanks!
  
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Maggie Davey on March 24, 2013 at 8:46 am said:

I love the light! It seems peculiar to this time of evening – beautiful!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 24, 2013 at 12:15 pm said:
  
  Yes the warm setting sunlight can be a great time to be out in nature to see how the wildlife might be lit. Thanks very much Maggie!
  
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niasunset on March 24, 2013 at 8:56 am said:

Great reflections… Fascinated me as always. Thanks and Love, nia

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- Phil Lanoue on March 24, 2013 at 12:15 pm said:
  
  I’m so happy you like these Nia, thanks!
  
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Laurie MacBride, Eye on Environment on March 24, 2013 at 3:34 pm said:

Gorgeous! I especially love that second photo.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 25, 2013 at 4:19 pm said:
  
  Thanks Laurie, I appreciate it!
  
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Lisa Gordon on March 24, 2013 at 4:01 pm said:

The light you have captured in these beautiful images, is just magnificent.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 25, 2013 at 4:19 pm said:
  
  I really appreciate your kind comments Lisa!
  
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Kate on March 24, 2013 at 4:25 pm said:

Simply breathtaking, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 25, 2013 at 4:20 pm said:
  
  So nice of you Kate, thanks a million!
  
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Tricia Booker Photography on March 24, 2013 at 10:03 pm said:

Wow, so beautiful! Those are magical moments!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 25, 2013 at 4:20 pm said:
  
  Thanks much Tricia, I really appreciate you looking and commenting!
  
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Scott Marshall on March 25, 2013 at 7:49 pm said:

the sequence and order tell the story Phil

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- Phil Lanoue on March 26, 2013 at 4:25 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much for checking this out Scott.
  
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crazytraintotinkytown on March 27, 2013 at 5:31 am said:

Beautiful bird, Phil

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- Phil Lanoue on March 27, 2013 at 7:47 pm said:
  
  Thanks, glad you enjoyed the photos!
  
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