Bird portrait #4 - Snowy Egret
Dec 14, 2014 09:50:18 #
Dec 14, 2014 09:52:06 #
Dec 14, 2014 10:03:59 #
Dec 14, 2014 10:24:32 #
The first one. I prefer the "fluffiness" factor as well as the composition/crop. I am a sucker for filling the frame whether it is done in camera by zooming in on the subject or by cropping in post.
Dec 14, 2014 10:35:21 #
Both! ... and both are excellent.
I've taken 200+ shots of the same bird (as long as it will tolerate me) doing what birds do on many occasions. They spend half their lives on feather maintenance and the rest on feeding, resting, etc. Capturing it all is part of the reason we photograph them, isn't it?
I've taken 200+ shots of the same bird (as long as it will tolerate me) doing what birds do on many occasions. They spend half their lives on feather maintenance and the rest on feeding, resting, etc. Capturing it all is part of the reason we photograph them, isn't it?
Dec 14, 2014 22:24:08 #
Both well done. My preference would be for Fluffy as I love the white on dark background.
Dec 14, 2014 22:36:26 #
smokieblues wrote:
Snowy Egret
Which one do you prefer?
Which one do you prefer?
Ok let me just say how much I hate decisions like this ..... So that being said I choose .................... Can I please have both?
Really exceptional detail and subject position!
Dec 15, 2014 06:03:14 #
I prefer 1
question
having shot many snowy egrets I have never seen one with the red at the end of the beak near the eye. always a black beak with yellow. I googled snowy egrets and all the pics I saw show black with yellow around the eye. I wonder if you found something unique or have you seen this before?
question
having shot many snowy egrets I have never seen one with the red at the end of the beak near the eye. always a black beak with yellow. I googled snowy egrets and all the pics I saw show black with yellow around the eye. I wonder if you found something unique or have you seen this before?
Dec 15, 2014 08:17:06 #
Tresed47
Loc: Pennsylvania USA
smokieblues wrote:
Snowy Egret
Which one do you prefer?
Which one do you prefer?
Both beautiful shots - I prefer the fluffy one. I have never seen a snowy egret with red at the end of the bill, they are normally yellow
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Dec 15, 2014 08:22:41 #
smokieblues wrote:
Snowy Egret
Which one do you prefer?
Which one do you prefer?
Do I really have to choose? Maybe #2, but would love too equal either capture!
Dec 15, 2014 09:10:08 #
ac209 & Tresed47 -
I agree with the red v. yellow lores so I looked through my Snowy shots and found a significant number that look like those posted by the OP and some that had small spots of red on the normally yellow areas.
I think expert birders might be able to explain this but I think the birds can "blush", meaning they can, under the right circumstance, force extra blood into the area of skin and make it look red. Or ... its a breeding color. I think I've seen reddish feet on them too.
Comments?
I agree with the red v. yellow lores so I looked through my Snowy shots and found a significant number that look like those posted by the OP and some that had small spots of red on the normally yellow areas.
I think expert birders might be able to explain this but I think the birds can "blush", meaning they can, under the right circumstance, force extra blood into the area of skin and make it look red. Or ... its a breeding color. I think I've seen reddish feet on them too.
Comments?
Dec 15, 2014 09:14:41 #
smokieblues wrote:
Snowy Egret
Which one do you prefer?
Which one do you prefer?
Nice details.
Dec 15, 2014 09:34:48 #
Dec 15, 2014 09:36:23 #
rlaugh wrote:
Both great...#1 my fav!!
Thank you very much! I have been leaning towards one myself. Thanks for the input.
Dec 15, 2014 09:38:04 #
MadMikeOne wrote:
The first one. I prefer the "fluffiness" factor as well as the composition/crop. I am a sucker for filling the frame whether it is done in camera by zooming in on the subject or by cropping in post.
Thank you for taking the time to look and for your comments. Another vote for #1.
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