# Snowy Egret

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/snowy-egret/5452>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** birds\
**Created:** [April 8, 2019, 3:10am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/snowy-egret/5452 "2019-04-08T03:10:26Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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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:** [April 8, 2019, 3:10am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/snowy-egret/5452/1 "2019-04-08T03:10:26Z")

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Seen in a Louisiana rookery (Jefferson Island) at last light.

Canon 7D, 400mm f4 DO IS, monopod  
ISO 400, f8, 1/3200s

Any comments appreciated.

 ![2019%20Snowy%20in%20flight%20-%20NPN](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/2X/8/83fbc92c7c8682893d916fbcf404e27afc4e5c13.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Dave\_Douglass](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dave_douglass/32/5332_2.png) [@Dave\_Douglass](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dave_Douglass)\
**Post date:** [April 8, 2019, 3:45am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/snowy-egret/5452/2 "2019-04-08T03:45:52Z")

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Mercy! I would not change a thing here. Wall hanger!

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**Author:** ![Adhika\_Lie](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/adhika_lie/32/15928_2.png) [@Adhika\_Lie](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Adhika_Lie)\
**Post date:** [April 8, 2019, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/snowy-egret/5452/3 "2019-04-08T17:00:09Z")

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This is perfect as perfect can be, Allen. The subtle varied background makes the image super extra special.

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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:** [April 8, 2019, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/snowy-egret/5452/4 "2019-04-08T17:38:55Z")

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Superb light and plumage detail here. Nice contrast between both wings with respect to the light. Excellent wing position and clarity throughout. Background is very good.

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**Author:** ![Shirley\_Freeman](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/shirley_freeman/32/11361_2.png) [@Shirley\_Freeman](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Shirley_Freeman)\
**Post date:** [April 8, 2019, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/snowy-egret/5452/5 "2019-04-08T20:36:38Z")

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Great shot, indeed, Allen. I love the position of the egret. You just got to love those yellow feet, and they are just dangling nicely. Wonderful wing position as well. Sweet light and background.

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**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\
**Post date:** [April 8, 2019, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/snowy-egret/5452/6 "2019-04-08T23:54:32Z")

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Nice wing position, Allen. I like the composition with the far wing forming a nice diagonal. The low contrast of the beak and legs with the background take some getting used to, but I find I like it that way. It takes me a little while to pull them out and that’s a good thing.