My Swamp Egrets

[ginger_55]

I got enough of these things today to keep me going all week. We stayed til dark, got there early, too. Kind of. About 4 in the afternoon. I just uploaded 4 or 500 shots. I did not use the 2 Xs extender, because there are no babies yet, I have to manually focus it, etc. I looked at some shots and just picked out a few I felt like working on. It is 1:30 AM here. Enjoy, I hope. Comments are always appreciated. If I need to trash some let me know.:D
ginger

I consider this a discussion between a bird couple. I Have alot of these particular birds, they are close and active.
http://gingersnap.smugmug.com/photos/19393566-L.jpg

Evening is approaching

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These are southern egrets, lots of moss........

The bird in flight

http://gingersnap.smugmug.com/photos/19393575-L.jpg

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The sun is now leaving with a last glimmer on the egrets

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It is dark now. I left the birds almost as dark as they came from the camera. I hated to even touch them, but they did need to show up. I was using my monopod by this point.

I love this picture. Most of the other birds have got good nests together by now. This does look kind of pitiful for all the work they are putting in. But they are good birds.

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Ginger, night all, or good morning, whichever works for you......

[John Mueller]

Very nice series Ginger.
#2 is my fav.http://www.digitalgrin.com/images/smilies/thumb.gif

[Harryb]

Hey Ginger,

Excellent series of shots and a fine contribution to Egret Fest. I'm seeing a marked improvement in your bird shots lately. :clap

[Angelo]

wow G, these are really nice. great work. #3 & #6 look a bit soft to my eye, but...

:thumb

[bfjr]

I've gotta get to work, but had to stop here Ginger and let you know what a lovely egret set this is. :thumb :clap
excellent colors :thumb
great captures :thumb :clap

[jwear]

first and last the last one love the colors nice shoot Ginnger Jeff

[Steve Cavigliano]

Ginger,

I've got to agree with the group. These are really good :thumb :thumb and as Harry mentions, the improvement in your pics is noticeable and to be applauded :clap :clap

All the hard work you've put in has definitely paid dividends :): Love the sweet light in those BIF shots :lust

Thanks for sharing,
Steve

[Dee]

That first one is great, good detail on the feathers, etc., and a great caption to go with it! They must be so much fun to watch.

[GREAPER]

Great work Ginger.

Thx for sharing them.

[ehughes]

Excellent Ginger !!:thumb :thumb


Ed

[Khaos]

I really enjoyed this set. Nice work.:thumb