Well Someone Is Cranky In The Morning

Early this morning there were some various egrets feeding in the salt marsh among the oyster beds. Suddenly this one snowy came swooping in and felt compelled to immediately chase off his friend.
Snowys are like that…they don’t need a specific reason to create a huge fuss, just the mere presence of another snowy is all it takes for a skirmish to break out.
It all ends just as quickly as it starts though, soon all is forgiven and forgotten. Well, until the next time.

15 thoughts on “Well Someone Is Cranky In The Morning”

niasunset on June 19, 2015 at 3:24 pm said:

Great composition you captured dear Phil, I fall in love with these white birds. Thank you, have a nice weekend, love, nia

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- Phil Lanoue on June 26, 2015 at 4:44 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much for your kind words Nia I appreciate it!
  
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Raewyn's Photos on June 19, 2015 at 8:14 pm said:

Beautiful back lit photo of the wings.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 26, 2015 at 4:45 pm said:
  
  Thank you. That early morning back lighting can be tricky but sometimes it works out.
  
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Mike Powell on June 20, 2015 at 6:57 am said:

Gorgeous shot, Phil. I know from experience how hard it is to get a proper exposure of pure white birds and the lighting in this image is spectacular. Your title reminds me of the old, old joke: “Do you wake up cranky in the morning? No, I usually let him sleep.”

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- Phil Lanoue on June 26, 2015 at 4:47 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million Mike I appreciate it. Those white birds can present all sorts of issues regarding exposure, and especially in the morning when I’m the one most likely to be a bit cranky.
  
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foxleylady on June 20, 2015 at 7:09 am said:

This is beautifully composed, Phil! I love the contrast between the background and the white egrets and the light through the wings – wow!

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- Phil Lanoue on June 26, 2015 at 4:47 pm said:
  
  Oh wow thanks Maggie, I’m very happy you liked seeing Snowball and his wacky friend!
  
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Suzanne on June 20, 2015 at 7:45 am said:

Phil, What a beautiful photograph of egrets on the oysters, I enjoy your posts everyday. Thank you again for airing your talent. S

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- Phil Lanoue on June 26, 2015 at 4:48 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much for your kind words Suzanne I greatly appreciate it and glad you liked the snowy pair!
  
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Angela on June 20, 2015 at 8:05 am said:

He’s certainly showing who’s boss.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 26, 2015 at 4:49 pm said:
  
  One always feels the need to be the boss. Not sure how they decide who’s turn it is. 🙂
  
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Paula on June 20, 2015 at 5:13 pm said:

That’s a funky hairdo on the newcomer. The fuss may be over too quickly, but you always manage to capture it 🙂 Brilliant as always with great light on those wings.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 26, 2015 at 4:50 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Paula I really appreciate you looking and commenting and glad you liked seeing our squabbling snowys!
  
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  - Paula on June 26, 2015 at 4:50 pm said:
    
    I do, Phil 🙂
    
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