Great Egret Plumage

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Description

There were a lot of egrets displaying at the St. Augustine alligator farm a few weeks ago, this is one of a number of shots. I liked this one with the foliage and expression on the bird’s face.

Specific Feedback

General impression, cropping, treatment of the background to make it darker. Too busy of a background? How to make this more ‘artistic.’

Technical Details

Fuji X-H2S, 1/800s, f/8, ISO 2000, 520mm

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Beautiful Image. Great Composition and sharp and crisp image …

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The breeding plumage of the great egrets is just stunning, with the feathered tailfeathers displayed. You’ve captured that well here.
The Alligator Farm is fun, although there can be way too many touristas for my taste. They sometimes let photographers in early, with fair notice.
Whites are handled extremely well! The dark BG sets the whites off perfectly.
The BG looks fine from here.
Well done!
Sweet!