Late Morning Flight
On a recent morning I saw this great egret fly across the marsh pond but right against the trees. The strong upper back and side lighting along with the exposure combined to make the background go black while parts of the bird’s face and wings were highlighted. He was also having a bit of a squawk as he flew…which made his tongue stand out with that lighting!
Hello Phil, outstanding captured, the first pic is my fav!
Wish you a nice day,
moni
Glad you liked these moni, thanks!
Beautiful.
Thanks for checking ’em out.
Super sequence, Phil. The combination of highlight and shadow is great for this egret.
I’m glad you enjoyed these Steve, thanks!
Amazing captures, Phil I never thought of them as having tongues, but now you’ve proved that they do. 😆 That plumage is so white, it’s almost like angel wings.
I often tend to overlook the egrets but they are quite beautiful birds with those angel wings and of course the tongue is just a bonus in the photos. 😀
It seems that if an egret can fly, then almost anything should be possible.
They are very nice flyers and look quite elegant as they go by. Thanks for looking Charlie. 🙂
Gorgeous images, always like your photos they are crisp and net.
I’m happy to know you liked these, thanks!
Really beautiful images, Phil.
Thanks much for the kind comments Mike.
Beautiful shots. I love the contrast of the dark background against the white of the Egret.
Thanks Molly, I really appreciate you looking and commenting!
I suspect most people don’t appreciate how difficult these birds are to expose correctly. These are excellent technically as we’ll as aesthetically. Congratulations.
Thank you very much for pointing that out about the exposure Andrew. I work hard to try to get it right, or at least passable and I greatly appreciate your kind comments!
Stunning!!!,So sharp and so good, I love how you can even see the tongue, Wild life magazine material.
excellent Cheers Callie
Thanks a million for checking these out Callie and glad you like ’em!
I always see them but some times the internet is that slow, so thats why I dont comment. Your work is amazing.
cheers Callie
Beautiful shots, Phil! I especially love that first one…the light shining through the wings is amazing. Love the light bird contrasted against the dark background, too.
I really appreciate your very kind words and I’m happy you enjoyed these!
These are beautiful, Phil. Great lighting and the black background works so well. I don’t think I’ve ever gotten a shot with an egret’s tongue showing… now that’s a bonus!
Ha! You are right Jane! That tongue in the shots was a total bonus! I don’t see that every day. 🙂
Thanks much!
Stunning shots Phil, great lighting.
Thanks very much Jan and glad you like them!
Nice to catch up with your birds, Phil! Beautiful shot, as always.
Thanks for looking and commenting Conor I appreciate it and I’m glad you like the bird pics!
They convey such a sense of majesty, freedom and, often times, fun.
Keep up the good work!
These are so beautiful, Phil! The light through the wingfeathers is stunning, also the green on the face!
I’m really happy you enjoyed these Maggie, thanks!
Magical Phil!
Thanks much Adrian, I appreciate it!
Gorgeous. You couldn’t have captured the light on the wings more beautifully Phil. Lovely! Robyn
Thanks for looking and commenting Robyn and I’m glad you enjoyed these egret photos!
Beautiful!
Thanks much Deb, appreciate it!
It was already great without the tongue sticking up.
That tongue action was a total bonus! Thanks for checking ’em out!
That we could all look so graceful. It’s almost balletic. Lovely, lovely wing light.
They are quite graceful and elegant flyers. Thanks for you kind words!
I though right away the bird had much to say. Love the way the lighting hit and forced the black background. Great pose too.
I’m happy to know you enjoyed these photos of the chatty egret and you like the lighting and setting!
Just gorgeous!!
Thanks much, I appreciate you checking these out!
How fantastic! Nature gave you the perfect backdrop.
It worked out this time! Thanks Emily.
I think Chillbrook found the right word for these… magical! Completely.
Thanks very much I’m happy you enjoyed these!
Awesome pics! Love the tongue detail 😀
Gotta love when you get bonus tongue at no extra charge! 😉 😀
LOL – “bonus tongue”
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Wow, wonderful shots, Phil!!
Thanks very much glad you like ’em!