I thought this way of carrying the nest stick was worth posting.
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Is this a composite: No
Canon R5, 100-500 at 270, f/8, ISO 800, 1/2000 sec. I was inadvertently in 1.6X crop factor, which I feel has impacted IQ a bit compared to previous outings here in the last couple of weeks. Minimal adjustments in LR, cropped to about 80% of the original pixels. In PS one blemish removed and a slight dark vignette added.
Here is the pose 2 sec later as he is at the nest. (Clearing clouds caused the change in BG.)
Great captures, Bonnie. Fascinating how this Egret has figured out how to carry such a large twig. the diagonal pose, at least for me, gives the photo energy and purpose. Very nicely seen and captured.
Great shots of this Egret, Diane. I had to take a double take on that first image, as it looked like the stick was going right through him, but then I realized it was over the neck. Nice fine and capture.
Terrific behavioral capture Diane showing a unique method of carrying nesting material. Nice diagonal on the first image. Fine exposure too. Well done.
Diane, this is a fine catch, especially the first one where the bird makes a nice diagonal in the frame. Tis the season to carry sticks, and these two show that well. Fascinating about how it’s got that one limb behind it’s neck.