“Stop! Don’t Look At Me!”

Recently I was watching this egret fishing in the salt marsh and at one point he struck at the water but came up empty on that attempt.

He must’ve been particularly embarrassed that I witnessed the unfortunate scene because he ducked down his head and used his wing to shield his face from any further humiliating photos.

25 thoughts on ““Stop! Don’t Look At Me!””

Steve Gingold on February 8, 2014 at 7:32 pm said:

Fun images, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 8, 2014 at 7:54 pm said:
  
  Yeah Steve those egrets can be a little goofy at times.
  
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foxleylady on February 8, 2014 at 7:51 pm said:

Beautiful light and reflections of your bashful friend!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 8, 2014 at 7:55 pm said:
  
  Thanks much Maggie! That end of day lighting can be special.
  
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Lyle Krahn on February 8, 2014 at 7:55 pm said:

That’s an impressive wing to be showing off while hiding its face! Great shots as always.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 8, 2014 at 8:07 pm said:
  
  Thanks and that’s what I said to him… nice wing. 🙂
  He did not seem especially appreciative of my compliment however.
  
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Gunta on February 8, 2014 at 10:37 pm said:

Now that you mention it, you are somewhat of a peeping Phil…. them birds and Mr A don’t get now privacy whatsoever… 😀

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- Phil Lanoue on February 8, 2014 at 11:43 pm said:
  
  I have to admit I believe you are on to something there. Although they (especially Mr. A) may appreciate when I show them at their best, I also seem to be there to capture moments they would prefer remained private. Oh well, that’s the way it goes, they have to take the good with the bad when I’m around. 🙂
  
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janmasyn on February 9, 2014 at 4:58 am said:

Wonderful light!!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 22, 2014 at 11:47 am said:
  
  It was a great time of day out there!
  
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Paula on February 9, 2014 at 7:59 am said:

🙂 the wing in that third photo reminds me of a piano keyboard. Gorgeous details…

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- Phil Lanoue on February 22, 2014 at 11:47 am said:
  
  You are right it does look like that, thanks Paula!
  
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  - Paula on February 22, 2014 at 11:50 am said:
    
    🙂
    
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TheForagingPhotographer on February 9, 2014 at 8:42 am said:

He’s gone all coy Phil! 😀

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- Phil Lanoue on February 22, 2014 at 11:47 am said:
  
  Yes he has Lucy! 🙂
  
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Sreejith Nair on February 9, 2014 at 9:51 am said:

Beautiful images… white in almost dark background stands out. and you have composed the reflections beautifully.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 22, 2014 at 11:48 am said:
  
  Well I appreciate your very kind words, thank you!
  
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anotherday2paradise on February 9, 2014 at 5:12 pm said:

He’s probably got quite a complex now. Does he know that you show us what a bad fisher-bird he is? Love the wing pic. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on February 22, 2014 at 11:48 am said:
  
  I try to keep him in the dark whenever I post less then complimentary photos of him. Same goes for the alligators as you can imagine. 🙂
  
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Corky & Ellen Cutright on February 9, 2014 at 8:24 pm said:

Great shot Phil!! Haven’t been able to post comments on your site in my last three tries. Hope this one makes it through.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 22, 2014 at 11:49 am said:
  
  This made it through fine, thanks for looking and commenting!
  
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Mike Powell on February 9, 2014 at 8:27 pm said:

Do you ever feel like you are one of the paparazzi? Superstars need their privacy too (but I love the fact that you are willing to keep on shooting). Should we expect to see your photos in National Enquirer?

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- Phil Lanoue on February 22, 2014 at 11:50 am said:
  
  I do feel like a bit of a snoop out there at times Mike, that’s for sure. But then again the wildlife is happy when I make them look good so they usually put up with me. 🙂
  
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gems3125 on February 11, 2014 at 12:05 am said:

Reblogged this on skyhawk551.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 22, 2014 at 11:50 am said:
  
  Thanks for the reblog!
  
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