# Great Egret

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/great-egret/25492>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** birds\
**Created:** [November 13, 2021, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/great-egret/25492 "2021-11-13T16:31:06Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
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**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\
**Post date:** [November 13, 2021, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/great-egret/25492/1 "2021-11-13T16:31:07Z")

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![Great Egret](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/4/8/480d98a4d677eabd11ad41ae0da6ffd19773e52f.jpeg)

Seen recently at Reelfoot Lake.

### Specific Feedback Requested

Any

### Technical Details

Is this a composite: No  
Canon 90D, Sigma 150-600 C  
ISO 400, f7.1, 1/3200s, hand held from boat

###### @allensparks.wildlife

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**Author:** ![David\_Schoen](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/david_schoen/32/368_2.png) [@David\_Schoen](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Schoen)\
**Post date:** [November 13, 2021, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/great-egret/25492/2 "2021-11-13T19:42:55Z")

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Exceptional lighting and plumage detail on this Great Egret. The setting works very well. Composition is excellent.

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**Author:** ![Kris\_Smith](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/kris_smith/32/59826_2.png) [@Kris\_Smith](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Kris_Smith)\
**Post date:** [November 13, 2021, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/great-egret/25492/3 "2021-11-13T21:38:37Z")

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Agree with what David said - the detail is great - those feet! The light is to die for and the bg is just blurry enough to not attract too much attention, but show the environment nicely.

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**Author:** ![David\_Bostock](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/david_bostock/32/34921_2.png) [@David\_Bostock](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Bostock)\
**Post date:** [November 13, 2021, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/great-egret/25492/4 "2021-11-13T21:56:17Z")

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Awesome. I love the ruffled feathers. Great shot, Allen.

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**Author:** ![Diane\_Miller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/diane_miller/32/27391_2.png) [@Diane\_Miller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Diane_Miller)\
**Post date:** [November 13, 2021, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/great-egret/25492/5 "2021-11-13T22:22:17Z")

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All said above – very nice!!! Although it’s reasonably camouflaged bu the reeds, I do wonder about removing the branch coming in from the LL.

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**Author:** ![Chris\_Calohan](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/chris_calohan/32/37448_2.png) [@Chris\_Calohan](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Chris_Calohan)\
**Post date:** [November 14, 2021, 1:41am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/great-egret/25492/6 "2021-11-14T01:41:26Z")

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Leave it be…it is in its natural state and lovely, just as it is.

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**Author:** ![Peter\_Morrissey](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/peter_morrissey/32/683_2.png) [@Peter\_Morrissey](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Peter_Morrissey)\
**Post date:** [November 14, 2021, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/great-egret/25492/7 "2021-11-14T17:12:16Z")

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Hi Allen  
This is a very nice looking Great Egret, with great detail and white control. I agree with Chris, the branch is part of the environment.  
Peter