Egrets and chicks

[Trish323]

Here are a few more from the rookery:

I have been sneaking to my computer trying to get the time to get through all these shots so they are not in any order...we shot during some pretty harsh sunlight up till about 6:15 pm so colors are different reflecting the changing light.

I have numerous chick shots..I was thrilled to be able to see these little guys!
http://fahner.smugmug.com/photos/20277619-M.jpg

mom preening as babies sleep:



http://fahner.smugmug.com/photos/20225579-M.jpg

Mom typically uses her body to shade the chicks. Shooting was very difficult because the light was different with every shot..lots of setting changes...
http://fahner.smugmug.com/photos/20225580-M.jpg
the very tedious task of nest building:
http://fahner.smugmug.com/photos/20271785-M.jpg

My absolute favorite shots are of the breeding plumes:

http://fahner.smugmug.com/photos/20271699-M.jpg

[Eric&Susan]

I Love the last one:thumb Great light and color. If that was mine it be hanging in a nice big frame in the living room. I also like the first one of the little guys, very cute:D


Eric

[bfjr]

Beautiful images :thumb
I have to come back and pick one, so far I like them all, nice work :clap

[Trish323]

I Love the last one:thumb Great light and color. If that was mine it be hanging in a nice big frame in the living room. I also like the first one of the little guys, very cute:D


Eric
Hi Eric..thank you! I Will probably be hanging a few from this shoot!

[Trish323]

Beautiful images :thumb
I have to come back and pick one, so far I like them all, nice work :clap:D I know the feeling! I have been going through 400 shots ...I was truly inspired shooting at the rookery. thanks!

[MuskyDude]

I hate to sound like a broken record but that last shot :jawdrop


Oustanding Trish, that would make any wall very happy. :thumb

AJ

[ginger_55]

Trish, I love those. And my reaction was first, why did you get chicks before I did? When were they born? If it was the last few days, I should rush out to my rookery.

Great shots. Seriously, how did you deal with the lighting?

I also love that mating shot. I had a bird who spent the whole day like that: with his butt to me. His head only shot up a couple of times, but I missed it. I have lots on the computer, but they are butt shots. Your capture is gorgeous!

ginger

[Dee]

That first shot of the egret chicks is just toooooooo cute!!!! :clap

How lucky you are to have been able, not only to have seen the chicks, but to have photographed them too!

Definitely wall hangers!

I'm so glad you posted these!

[Trish323]

I hate to sound like a broken record but that last shot :jawdrop


Oustanding Trish, that would make any wall very happy. :thumb

AJThank you! I was very pleased with the many of the shots I got this day. Thanks to Harry, who is such a wonderful teacher!

[Trish323]

Trish, I love those. And my reaction was first, why did you get chicks before I did? When were they born? If it was the last few days, I should rush out to my rookery.

Great shots. Seriously, how did you deal with the lighting?

I also love that mating shot. I had a bird who spent the whole day like that: with his butt to me. His head only shot up a couple of times, but I missed it. I have lots on the computer, but they are butt shots. Your capture is gorgeous!

ginger
Hi Ginger,
As i understand it the egrets will be hatching out over the next few weeks. I hope to get back there when the tri-colored herons have hatched.

I shot in Aperature mode and was changing the EV with just about every shot because the sun was harsh on the white egrets.

[Trish323]

That first shot of the egret chicks is just toooooooo cute!!!! :clap

How lucky you are to have been able, not only to have seen the chicks, but to have photographed them too!

Definitely wall hangers!

I'm so glad you posted these!
They are so CUTE! In watching them, I got the same feeling as when I went snorkling in the Keys the first time...A feeling like you have entered into another world. The birds are not phased at all by the people on the boardwalk. They just do what they do best and WOW what a show!
Harry and I spent the first hour at least in awe! I would never have been able to get a few good shots without hm helping me and reminding me to check my exposure! I can't wait to see what he got also! I still have many more cute ones of the chicks to PP....got sidetracked with shooting my niece's bridal shower this weekend..

[Mike-Photos]

To re-re-repeat, that last shot is really something special. Just the right exposure, great composition, and the light so rich.

[Harryb]

Hey Trish,

Some more great shots. :clap You did very well. The lighting made for some extremely tough exposures.