Sticks The Landing | Phil Lanoue Photography

Sticks The Landing

Earlier this week I followed this egret as it flew in low just over the marsh reeds which were lit by warm setting sunlight. I was extremely impressed by the perfect landing plus I particularly liked those fluffed up neck and chest feathers at the end! 🙂

52 thoughts on “Sticks The Landing”

LauraZeitlos on January 3, 2014 at 6:28 pm said:

Wonderful! Happy New Year 😉
Cheers,Laura

LikeLike

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on January 3, 2014 at 7:02 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Laura and hope you have a great 2014!
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
  - LauraZeitlos on January 3, 2014 at 7:29 pm said:
    
    Thank you 😉
    
    LikeLike
    
    Reply ↓
    - Phil Lanoue on January 3, 2014 at 7:30 pm said:
      
      You got it! 🙂
      
      LikeLike
      
      Reply ↓
Patrizia M. on January 3, 2014 at 6:36 pm said:

Stupende foto, l’ultima è anche divertente 🙂
Ciao, Pat

LikeLike

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on January 3, 2014 at 7:05 pm said:
  
  Grazie Pat!
  Cheers,
  Phil
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
acuriousgal on January 3, 2014 at 6:39 pm said:

Awesome capture….well done

LikeLike

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on January 3, 2014 at 7:02 pm said:
  
  Glad you liked it, thanks!
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
babsje on January 3, 2014 at 6:47 pm said:

Gorgeous, Phil! I envy you for the beautiful white in your air. We have white in the air here, too, but it’s not spelled egret. It’s spelled blizzard!

LikeLike

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on January 3, 2014 at 7:03 pm said:
  
  Oooo yeah that is a whole bunch of white isn’t?!? 😯 No blizzard here but it’s cold tonight, although… it’s supposed to be 63 on Sunday. 🙂
  Thanks for checking out these egret pics!
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
  - babsje on January 3, 2014 at 7:52 pm said:
    
    63? Didn’t anyone tell you it’s not polite to gloat?? 😉
    
    LikeLike
    
    Reply ↓
    - Phil Lanoue on January 3, 2014 at 9:13 pm said:
      
      Oops sorry, you are right, I should stop doing that. I used to send photos of us on the beach in January to my frozen friends up north but stopped when I realized it wasn’t actually being very friendly. 😯 🙂
      
      LikeLike
      
      Reply ↓
      - babsje on January 4, 2014 at 11:22 am said:
        
        Oh, I’m sure they appreciated the humor, and I was only kidding about gloating. Besides, since you still have egrets and we don’t til spring, you can gloat all you want so long as you keep posting them on your blog.
        
        LikeLike
        
        Reply ↓
        
        Phil Lanoue on January 10, 2014 at 8:43 pm said:
        
        73 tomorrow. Oops I did it again. 😯 😀
        
        LikeLike
        
        Reply ↓
        
        babsje on January 10, 2014 at 8:45 pm said:
        
        Hah! We’re supposed to top 55 tomorrow, so gloat to your heart’s content! 😉
        
        LikeLike
        
        Reply ↓
        
        Phil Lanoue on January 10, 2014 at 8:50 pm said:
        
        55!?! That’s like being in the Bahamas! Excellent! 😀
        
        LikeLike
        
        Reply ↓
        
        babsje on January 10, 2014 at 10:53 pm said:
        
        Yep, I hear they’re shivering in the Bahamas, too, this week. I read somewhere that a Snowy Owl was seen there. Must have gone there for the tropical heat.
        
        LikeLike
bayphotosbydonna on January 3, 2014 at 6:48 pm said:

That’s some chest-puffing! Great captures!

LikeLike

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on January 3, 2014 at 7:04 pm said:
  
  Oh yeah you gotta love a nice fluffy chest! 🙂 Thanks!
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
grasberry on January 3, 2014 at 7:21 pm said:

excellent series of pictures Phil, and great sunlight on the subject!

LikeLike

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on January 3, 2014 at 7:31 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Gareth, you gotta love that early evening setting sunlight that really warms up the marsh.
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
Amy on January 3, 2014 at 7:30 pm said:

Awesome series, Phil! I’m in awe of the last!

LikeLike

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on January 3, 2014 at 7:32 pm said:
  
  Hey thanks a bunch Amy! I thought that last one with the fluffed out feathers made the series, glad you liked it too!
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
Judy on January 3, 2014 at 9:42 pm said:

While I like them all, I am impressed with the first image as it is a great angle to show the front flight position, wing spread and the head and neck not overlaying the rest of the bird so you get a good 3D angle of the view. I like it a lot anyhow. Great series!

LikeLike

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on January 6, 2014 at 6:12 pm said:
  
  Hey thanks Judy! I’m thrilled you enjoyed these!
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
vastlycurious.com on January 3, 2014 at 10:53 pm said:

Just wonderful!! He looks so proud !

LikeLike

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on January 6, 2014 at 6:12 pm said:
  
  He does look quite proud doesn’t he?!
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
  - vastlycurious.com on January 6, 2014 at 10:04 pm said:
    
    Yes he does and hopefully so are you!
    
    LikeLike
    
    Reply ↓
    - Phil Lanoue on January 10, 2014 at 8:44 pm said:
      
      Well I’m sure happy the egret gave me a nice display!
      
      LikeLike
      
      Reply ↓
      - vastlycurious.com on January 11, 2014 at 9:56 pm said:
        
        He did indeed …seems as though many of them preen for you ??
        
        LikeLike
        
        Reply ↓
Gunta on January 4, 2014 at 12:02 am said:

I’d give it a 10.0 for grace and style.

LikeLike

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on January 6, 2014 at 6:13 pm said:
  
  Oh wow, not just a generous score, but a fair score! Excellent!
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
foxleylady on January 4, 2014 at 7:24 am said:

He looks very pleased with himself and so he should! He’s so handsome! Such beautiful light, Phil!

LikeLike

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on January 6, 2014 at 6:13 pm said:
  
  He does look quite pleased with himself indeed Maggie!
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
Nels on January 4, 2014 at 9:41 am said:

Amazing light Phil, great photos.

LikeLike

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on January 6, 2014 at 6:14 pm said:
  
  I do like that later afternoon light. Thanks Nels!
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
The Dancing Rider on January 4, 2014 at 11:33 am said:

The egret against that background! Beautiful contrast. Love his fluffing!

LikeLike

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on January 6, 2014 at 6:14 pm said:
  
  Those brown reeds don’t look like much in mid day light but they warm up nice at sunset. Thanks so much!
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
Alison Martin on January 4, 2014 at 5:36 pm said:

I totally love all your photos! So glad I met you at the park and got your card so I could find this blog. It is super!

LikeLike

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on January 6, 2014 at 6:15 pm said:
  
  Well I’m very pleased you stopped by for a visit Alison, thank you!
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
Lyle Krahn on January 4, 2014 at 7:54 pm said:

All that you mentioned plus it was flying toward you. Those are just gorgeous.

LikeLike

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on January 6, 2014 at 6:15 pm said:
  
  Hey thanks very much. He made it easy for me, all I do is mash down on the button.
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
Paula on January 5, 2014 at 9:05 am said:

Loving all the pics, but adoring the first shot!!!

LikeLike

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on January 6, 2014 at 6:16 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million Paula, I really appreciate your kind words!
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
Soizic on January 5, 2014 at 6:01 pm said:

Wow ! quelle série !

LikeLike

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on January 6, 2014 at 6:17 pm said:
  
  Merci, je suis heureux que vous aimez les photos
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
pviette on January 7, 2014 at 8:43 am said:

Gorgeous light ! That last photo is very funny. The first one could serve as a blueprint for a glider.

LikeLike

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on January 8, 2014 at 2:11 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much I appreciate your very kind comments and glad you enjoyed these egret photos!
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
niasunset on January 7, 2014 at 11:10 am said:

….. 🙂 Great landing…. you are amazing dear Phil, made me smile too. Thank you, love, nia

LikeLike

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on January 8, 2014 at 2:12 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much for looking at these photos Nia and I’m very happy you liked them!
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
Joe on January 10, 2014 at 5:59 pm said:

Beautiful 😀 it’s wild that I had a January 4th post with a similar title – http://joeinfocus.wordpress.com/2014/01/04/and-he-sticks-the-landing/

LikeLike

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on January 10, 2014 at 8:55 pm said:
  
  Ha! Too funny! Thanks Joe!
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓

Leave a reply to Nels Cancel reply