Quick Departure | Phil Lanoue Photography

Quick Departure

Two nights ago I saw this great egret in the marsh pond silhouetted by warm setting sunlight. He seemed to be relaxing and just taking in the sights when suddenly he got quite a bit agitated. He started squawking at someone or something and quickly left the area. I never saw what it was that got the egret all riled up but I suspect that as usual, it’s another egret all the way on the other side of the pond that needs to immediately be chased off…

22 thoughts on “Quick Departure”

Patrizia M. on November 9, 2013 at 6:09 pm said:

Che belli questi scatti in controluce, l’acqua sembra dorata!!! Splendide foto, complimenti Phil
Ciao, Pat

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- Phil Lanoue on November 9, 2013 at 6:22 pm said:
  
  Sono contento che ti piace l’uccello in oro acqua Pat! 🙂
  
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Steve Gingold on November 9, 2013 at 6:26 pm said:

Once you let one interloper in, then m,ore will follow. Lovely golden light, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on November 9, 2013 at 8:41 pm said:
  
  That’s the idea, there is never room for one more. 🙂
  Thanks Steve.
  
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Meta on November 9, 2013 at 6:27 pm said:

Such beautiful photography.

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- Phil Lanoue on November 9, 2013 at 8:41 pm said:
  
  Well I appreciate that, thank you.
  
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Sheila on November 9, 2013 at 7:29 pm said:

Love these!

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- Phil Lanoue on November 9, 2013 at 8:41 pm said:
  
  I’m happy to know you like these!
  
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adinparadise on November 9, 2013 at 8:54 pm said:

What fascinating silhouettes, Phil. He certainly does look upset about something. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on November 9, 2013 at 9:01 pm said:
  
  He got real upset real fast Sylvia. And oh BTW…this is “Radar”, remember seeing him previously?! 🙂
  He is the egret with the transmitter pack on his back with two antennas sticking out.
  
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Fergiemoto on November 10, 2013 at 1:24 am said:

Wonderful silhouettes! Great photos, Phil!

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Andrew on November 10, 2013 at 1:59 am said:

Beautiful shots Phil.

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Gunta on November 10, 2013 at 2:59 am said:

Yes, I remember Radar. Didn’t realize he was such an agitator. Beautiful backlit shots.

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Lyle Krahn on November 10, 2013 at 3:08 am said:

Those silhouettes are just right.

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Paula on November 10, 2013 at 6:27 am said:

Wonderful 🙂

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foxleylady on November 10, 2013 at 8:51 am said:

I love the way the light on the water goes from gold to rose! The first shot reminds me of the beautiful swan shots. (Lucy still has the card on her mantelpiece, by the way, Phil and it still gets comments from visitors!)

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vastlycurious.com on November 10, 2013 at 11:02 am said:

The backdrop and silhouette is just breathtaking Phil!

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Garden Walk Garden Talk on November 10, 2013 at 11:18 am said:

Beautiful silhouettes.

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Amy on November 10, 2013 at 1:05 pm said:

Silhouetted by sunlight is dramatic!! Great capture, Phil.

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Chillbrook on November 10, 2013 at 1:22 pm said:

Beautiful Phil!

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The Dancing Rider on November 10, 2013 at 2:42 pm said:

Boy, they get squawky really fast, don’t they? Such a large area, and yet …. just MUST run that other guy off! It looked so peaceful and warm until that started in, lol.

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drawandshoot on November 12, 2013 at 9:33 am said:

Stunning work, as always. : )

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