Precarious Egret
Uploaded: August 21, 2006 06:43:05
1/2500th sec. f/5.6 in AV mode. Used a Canon 400mm f/5.6
Shot at Venice rookery in Florida.
Used PS, Hue/Sat, USM, and flood filter
Cathy Laurenzi August 21, 2006
Very cool photo, Wayne. I like the contrast in colors between the white egret and the background, and that smooth reflection makes for an awesome effect. I checked out your gallery and saw similar photos with a flying Great Blue - I love them too! #507727Wayne T. Fisk August 21, 2006
Thank you, Cathy for your wonderful words! They were very encouraging!Mary N C. Taitt August 22, 2006
Cool capture Wayne! Mary :-D #3198297Wayne T. Fisk August 22, 2006
Thanks again, Mary! I reaally appreciate your supportive words. Mary may your marriage be as successful and happy as our Detroit Tigers!!!Kay E. Mahoney September 26, 2006
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Love the effect. Good luck in the next round. #3368332Wayne T. Fisk September 26, 2006
Thanks a lot,Kay! I'll need the luck.Terry L. Ellis September 27, 2006
Congratulations Wayne on your wonderful finalist! #3373450Wayne T. Fisk September 27, 2006
Terry, thanks a million for noticing my bird-shot! I really appreciate your nice comments!Wayne T. Fisk September 27, 2006
Thanks a ton, Angela! You've been very supportive and I really appreciate it.Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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