White On Blue

A great egret makes a late afternoon flight just above the water in the salt marsh. This bird had a serious look on his face as if he had an important meeting on the other side of the marsh. Perhaps his mate was waiting for him…or maybe he just needed to chase some other bird away from his fishing area!

24 thoughts on “White On Blue”

acuriousgal on June 16, 2014 at 3:43 pm said:

Such a perfect capture…beautiful

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- Phil Lanoue on June 16, 2014 at 4:04 pm said:
  
  Thanks much, they are quite elegant flyers.
  
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Victor Rakmil on June 16, 2014 at 3:49 pm said:

Great shot!

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- Phil Lanoue on June 16, 2014 at 4:05 pm said:
  
  I’m very happy you liked seeing this egret flight photo!
  
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Linda on June 16, 2014 at 4:10 pm said:

Beautiful photo!

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- Phil Lanoue on June 16, 2014 at 5:20 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch Linda, glad you like it!
  
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Steve Gingold on June 16, 2014 at 4:30 pm said:

Beautiful shot, Phil. You sure do have white down.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 16, 2014 at 5:22 pm said:
  
  I appreciate that Steve. Yes indeed white birds can be difficult. The worst though is photographing a white bird next to a black or dark alligator. That can be a tough exposure decision. 🙂
  
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  - Steve Gingold on June 16, 2014 at 5:50 pm said:
    
    Chuckle. We’ve heard about the black cat in the coal mine and the polar bear in the snow storm, but the white bird next to the black gator….that’s a new one. 🙂
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on June 16, 2014 at 6:51 pm said:
      
      It’s a situation I encounter more then anyone might think. 🙂
      
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HansHB on June 16, 2014 at 4:36 pm said:

A great floght photo!
Well done!

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- Phil Lanoue on June 16, 2014 at 5:23 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Hans, nice to hear you enjoyed the egret photo!
  
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Patrizia M. on June 16, 2014 at 4:42 pm said:

Stupendo!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on June 16, 2014 at 5:23 pm said:
  
  Hey Grazie Pat! 🙂
  
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Garden Walk Garden Talk on June 16, 2014 at 5:38 pm said:

I like this bird and wish they were animated like all the birds in your marsh. Up here, with less completion, they do a lot of standing around. This is a beautiful capture and like you mentioned, the expression really makes your shot extra wonderful.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 16, 2014 at 6:53 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much for those kind words and I’m very happy you enjoy seeing our area birds and other wildlife.
  
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Edna on June 16, 2014 at 5:47 pm said:

Let’s see: determination, urgency, focus. His elegance and form are likewise riveting! Thanks for all these beautiful bird pics, Phil, including the pristine pelican yesterday! Meanwhile what have been the musings of your eagles and ospreys lately?

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- Phil Lanoue on June 16, 2014 at 6:55 pm said:
  
  Great to hear you liked this egret flight shot Edna!
  Our local eagles seem to have decided to mostly only be around in fall and winter and the ospreys can be seen every day fishing out over the ocean, but I rarely bring my camera to the beach. 🙂
  
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Gunta on June 16, 2014 at 7:38 pm said:

Amazing how that neck folds up. It’s one of those “do not try this at home” sort of poses…. “D

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anotherday2paradise on June 16, 2014 at 11:40 pm said:

This is such an amazing shot, Phil. He does look like a bird on a mission. I think that dreamy look in his eye, says that he’s meeting someone special. 🙂

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The Dancing Rider on June 17, 2014 at 9:28 am said:

Really enjoyed the detail in his plummage – showing up even though he’s all white. Great against that background. Looks like he was sure hurrying somewhere!

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foxleylady on June 17, 2014 at 1:11 pm said:

So graceful, so beautiful!

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edithlevyphotography on June 17, 2014 at 2:27 pm said:

Beautiful Phil. You’ve really captured his gracefulness.

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Amy on June 17, 2014 at 4:53 pm said:

Pretty focused expression. For whatever reason, hope he gets it. 🙂 Great shot!

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