The Great White

Uploaded: September 02, 2012 03:35:43

Description


It wouldn't be a holiday weekend without a good story about a "Great White"..... :-) Only this one is not "Jaws"!

This Great White Egret is spending a leisurely afternoon fishing along the shoreline!

Canon 100-400L IS at 400mm. ISO 400, Late-Afternoon During a Sun-Shower, 1/1600 @ f5.6, EC 0

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1600 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

frank w. degenhardt September 02, 2012

Even the Great White knows there is no better way to enjoy a day than fishing. Love the across the water look and bringing his home into view. Its white really stands out. A gorgeous, peaceful look my friend. #1483980

Gord MacEachern September 02, 2012

Love the simplistic comp, and lovely reflections Jeff! #10304845

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 02, 2012

Beautiful! Great reflection. #10304855

Shirley Sicurello level-classic September 02, 2012

Beautiful creature! #10304881

Anita Hogue September 02, 2012

Beautiful nature capture, Jeff! #10304887

Bojan Bencic level-classic September 02, 2012

Fantastic composition in this beautiful scene, Jeff. He's a beauty. #10304913

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 02, 2012

glad it's not a shark :0) simple and beautiful! #10304942

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe September 02, 2012

A beautiful, well balanced study.
It is a very calming piece. #10304975

Monnie Ryan September 02, 2012

Beautiful, peaceful scene, Jeff - well done! #10305017

Michelle Alton September 02, 2012

Very pretty... How do we novices distinguish between a Great White and an Egret? I wonder. #10305028

Deborah Lewinson level-addict September 02, 2012

Great lighting, comp, colors, reflection!

Beautiful image, Jeff!
Debby #10305080

Robert R. Goodman September 02, 2012

Hi Jeff,Wonderful capture my friend.Beautiful reflection and color!!!! #10305194

Carolyn J. Connolly September 02, 2012

A really superb capture of this beauty, Jeff!! Are they not *magnificent* birds?!! :-) #10305217

Bill Johnson September 02, 2012

Jeff, Outstanding capture and comp. #10305350

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic September 02, 2012

We have one that sits in a neighbor's tree a lot, but I don't have the lens to reach him. Not one for posing. #10305355

Ann Coates level-classic September 02, 2012

Fantastic shot here Jeff with superb reflection and colours. #10305357

Stephen Zacker September 02, 2012

Like your composition and the reflections #10305400

Emile Abbott level-classic September 02, 2012

We should all follow his lead. Great composition and reflection, Jeff. #10305466

John Connolly September 02, 2012

Delightful composition and detail Jeff! A wonderful wildlife scene! #10305503

Mike Clime September 02, 2012

Terrific capture, nice comp and reflection, Jeff! #10305520

Marijana Fajgl September 02, 2012

What a wonderful image, Jeff! Fantastic composition, reflection and colours! #10305544

Tiia Vissak September 02, 2012

great tones, reflections & framing! #10305575

Carol L. Fowler September 02, 2012

Wonderful capture- the white really stands out against the green #10305633

Claudia Kuhn level-classic September 02, 2012

He looks pretty intent there awaiting an unsuspecting fish. He might be considered a jaws like threat to those little fishes #10305773

Thomas E. Hinds September 02, 2012

Wonderful capture, Jeff! Great color and reflections! #10305824

Cathy Barrows September 02, 2012

He is abeauty #10305899

Barbara Waldoch September 02, 2012

Beautiful shot, Jeff! #10305914

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic September 02, 2012

Beautiful composition, colors and reflections Jeff!,
Amalia #10305928

Ann Coates level-classic September 02, 2012

A nicely composed shot with lovely colours Jeff. #10305986

Renee Doyle September 03, 2012

:-) Great title for this wonderful capture Jeff! #10306166

Ujjwal Mukherjee September 03, 2012

Wonderful capture and presentation,Jeff!! #10306187

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 03, 2012

Thanks Everyone!! Jeff #10306222

Ellen Hodges September 03, 2012

Beautifully lined up, Jeff!!! Terrific capture!!! #10306472

Gail Sullivan level-classic September 03, 2012

Beautiful green backdrop to make the white really stand out. And we do have the real Great Whites up here in Chatham! #10306497

Nancy L. Green level-classic September 03, 2012

STUNNING image Jeff, VERY well done!! <>< #10306630

Katherine Kuhn September 03, 2012

Beautiful capture of this magnificent bird! Great reflection! #10307059

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 04, 2012

Thank You! Jeff #10307670

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic September 14, 2012

The contrast of the white is beautiful amongst the green. #10323427

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 15, 2012

Thank You Heather! Jeff #10323577

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