Nature's Beauty I for 2009 [Contest Finalists February 2009]
Uploaded: February 23, 2009 05:06:44
The Great Egret strikes her regal poise. Mating season is with us once again.
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.67, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 600.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D
Terri L. Scribner February 23, 2009
Stunning capture!!! #1088178Lisa J. Boulden February 23, 2009
Outstanding pose and details!Shirley Sicurello February 23, 2009
Nature at it's best! Truly stunning. #7197093Lynn M. Whitt February 23, 2009
Gorgeous!!! #7197094Gina Cormier February 23, 2009
Beautiful capture. Lucky you were there at the right time. #7197167Cathy Barrows February 23, 2009
fabulous...right place for you #7197200Julie Burnett February 23, 2009
WOW! Incredible capture!! #7197543Kelly S. Cavanaugh February 23, 2009
Great capture, Dick! Stunning! #7197833Randy A. Myers February 23, 2009
Ditto everyone else. Superb image. #7198011Ken R. Frischkorn February 23, 2009
Outstanding wildlife photo with beautiful detail. #7199040Marsha S. Smith February 23, 2009
This has to be the most beautiful image of an egret I have ever seen. Stunningly gorgeous! Like the ballet. #7199930Colette M. Metcalf February 23, 2009
Beautiful capture!!!! #7200122Clyde Smith February 23, 2009
Great capture Dick! The most stunning Egret pose I have ever seen. #7202333Cheryl E. Molennor February 23, 2009
You know I LOVE IT!!! #7203137Dick Jenkins March 08, 2009
Thank you all for your very nice comments. I must apologize for the late reply as we have been away for over 3 weeks. These birds just take my breath away in their mating dress. Again, many thanks for your words of encouragement. #7260435Eugenio Diaz March 25, 2009
Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist!!! #7328878Deborah Lewinson March 25, 2009
Wow, congratulations, Dick on this stunning finalist. Also adding it to my favorites!Debby #7329808
Nadya Johnson March 25, 2009
Congratulations Dick, on your outstanding finalist! #7330407Sharon Sawyer March 25, 2009
WOW!!! Dick, congratulations on your stunning & well deserved finalist! #7331523Dick Jenkins March 25, 2009
Again, more apologies for late replies as we are traveling in California and have a very awkward arrangement for Internet. Thank you Eugenio, Debby, Nadya and Sabrina for your kind words. #7331537Cheryl E. Molennor March 25, 2009
I told you sooo!!! A Most beautiful capture. So happy for you!!!!!CONGRATULATIONS #7331805Anne McKinnell March 25, 2009
Congratulations on your finalist! This is outstanding! #7332310Jeff Robinson March 26, 2009
Congrats on your outstanding Finalist Dick! Jeff #7333319Cheryl E. Molennor March 26, 2009
Did I congratulate you on this yet today! Congratulations on this awesome finalist! #7334358Dick Jenkins March 26, 2009
Thanks all. I heard from Jill today Jeff, on possible photo ops in southern California. Thanks Anne and Cheryl. I'm off to Joshua Tree National Park today in spite of the brisk winds. #7335242Marsha S. Smith March 26, 2009
Congratulations on this finalist! If there is any justice it will be the grand prize winner. So gorgeous. #7335560Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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