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Snowy Egret

NIKON D200, 200 mm, 1/1000 sec, f 4.80000019073, 160

Yesterday, while out on a photoshoot in Hopewell, Jason and I spotted this Snowy Egret feeding in a pond along the road. Althought we didn't have time to stop initially, we found him there once again almost an hour later on our way home, so this time I insisted we stop and take some shots. He was unusually cooperative.

I initially planned on posting a different image of this bird, but this one really seemed to strike me. It really demonstrates the calculating nature of these birds. I've seen them sit for hours while stalking their pray before finally striking in a swift decisive motion. This shot really gave me that "stalking" feel.

Tags: egret, pennington, stalking, swamp, water,

11 Comments

  • moodaholic » Really looks like he is stalking the pray. You managed a good composition.
  • Kate » Strong image; I can feel the water.
  • Suby » Definitely a shot for natrional geographics. Suby
  • Phil » Nice capture, you can see he's tensed up for the hunt. Good exposure too, I always find it pretty hard shooting against water in sunlight like this.
  • micki » It's a GREAT example of how they look hunting for their dinner. I love to watch them when the tide goes out walking along the shore grabbing everything they can.
  • Whitney Hirschinger » Oooh he is definitely on the prowl for something! Great image. My only complaint would be that the subject is so centered, but I think the setting around the bird makes up for it. Astounding work as always! :)
  • Personne » Like the colors and the composition ! great shot
  • Laurie » Definitely an image that conveys the nature of these skilled hunters. Lovely capture. Thanks for your comment on the Barnegat Bay shot. I love LBI. We have vacationed there often. I love Cape May a lot as well. I think Cape May is my favorite even though it is so much more touristy. I just love the feeling of the architecture and when you go down to Sunset Beach and down to the lighthouse in Cape May...sigh... We didn't get to vacation this year...only day jaunts just enough to be a teaser.
  • david » excellent capture; terrific stuff!
  • Ashish Sidapara » Lovely colors and the framing is spot on!
  • Turfdigger » Classic wading bird pose - on the hunt. A fine exposure!

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