Contemplating A Sunset by TwoPynts

Photography • Animals • posted on May 03, 2005

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Taken this past weekend at sunset in Lake Placid, FL near Lake June. This Great egret was quite friendly and came within 10 feet of me, possibly looking for some handouts. But with their wipfast necks, these elegant birds are quite adept at hunting and fishing for themselves along the Florida lake shores and canals. Olympus C8080 & PhotoshopCS f/3.5 @ 1/125 sec ISO 93 FL 35.6mm 1 Stop underexposed ------ GREAT EGRET Ardea alba Identification Tips:

Comments (51)

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MossSphere

7:58AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

Great shot, superb stiking pose from the 'model' - it will be wanting royalties now! 8-)

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Chaos911

8:01AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

excellent work!!!

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Zacko

8:02AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

OOOOOH YEEEEEEEES!!!! That birdie totally completes this masterpiece!!! Wow, what an extraordinary shot!!!! EXCELLENT TO SAY THE LEAST!!!!! Lucky you! Have a great week #:O)

gwfa

8:03AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

a bit more light on the bird would have been great I guess...

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hotracer2

8:07AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

Nice Capture with this beautiful sunset, well done:):):):):)

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marybelgium

8:17AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

Excellent shot ! superb silhouette and sunset !

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killerpumpkins

8:23AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

Very excellent shot. That's tall alright. Very nice contrast too! KP

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oscilis

8:37AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

Terrific image. What a wonderful bird.

SirIglesDremont

8:44AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

congrats! its an outstaing photo. very deep and emotive.

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dcarvell

8:46AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

Both beauty and humor - wonderful image.

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Cosme..D..Churruca

8:49AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

Absolutely fantastic... superb image !

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CDBrugg

9:37AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

beautiful one :-))

nox2

10:01AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

Beautiful sight. Maybe a bit less centered for me ?

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kimariehere

10:05AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

ohh he looks like he is streaching his neck out to see the horizon...the sunset to silloette him is stunning... perfect! vote!! * ♥

sdowning

10:32AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

Great picture and background!

rodomolo

10:39AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

yes great egret and great shoot ;))))

soulofharmony

11:08AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

brillaint capture of this intriguing bird never seen them before joining R.R.. l fine them fascinating.. and youve captured it in stunning settings .. hugs kort a beautiful composition agree with your own critique of under exposing but like you know its all in the beauty of learning.. hugs sublime work gorgeous :) phewww essay over

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tim32225

11:26AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

Beautiful shilhouette, and lovely sky. Nice capture. ~Tim

Sylvaine

11:37AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

Majestic egret and great ornithologist comment.

cynlee

11:39AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

wow!!! luv this one, this egret has taken on a human quality in his stance, legs slightly turned in with his arms behind his back, contemplating the sight he sees as the sun sets... beautiful color & mood :]

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