Great Egret at first light

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I finally made it to the local rookery this morning. It was very clear so I didn’t get the soft light I prefer, but this guy came in from the hardware store just in time.

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All comments welcome! I’m not wild about the shadows here but not a lot can be done about it.

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Shadows, Highlights and Curves in LR. A few more local curves in PS. Cropped to about 50%.

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Lovely light here, Diane. Shadows don’t bother me at all. I like the straight overhead view and the Hardware is such an added nicety. Well done.

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Beautiful light, Diane and I always like the view from beneath in these situations.

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Very nice, Diane. No suggestions.

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Thanks, @David_Bostock, @Dennis_Plank and @Don_Peters! I got a couple more this day maybe worth posting and hope to have a little more success this year. I haven’t spent enough time out there the last few years.

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HI Diane, interesting perspective with the outstretched wings and the branch in the beak. Nice details in the shadows. Cool catch.

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Unusual view of the egret Diane. You can see his little beady yellow, glass button eyes! I love seeing the wing structure showing where all the feathers are attached.

The early light is wonderful. Catching the bird with hardware is the icing on the cake.

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Hi Diane
I like the warn morning sun light, it helps bring out the Egrets feather details. The stick just tops the photograph off.
Peter

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Thanks, @glennie and @Peter_Morrissey! And what a great description of their eyes!