Magical Morning Egret
by Judi Dressler
Title
Magical Morning Egret
Artist
Judi Dressler
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
It was early morning, and as I ducked under some branches to get this shot, the light shone through beautifully as a background for this Snowy Egret fishing in a pond.
Among the most elegant of the herons, the slender Snowy Egret sets off immaculate white plumage with black legs and brilliant yellow feet. Those feet seem to play a role in stirring up or herding small aquatic animals as the egret forages. The species was slaughtered for its plumes in the 19th century, but protection brought a rapid recovery of numbers, and the Snowy Egret is now more widespread and common than ever. Its delicate appearance is belied by its harsh and raucous calls around its nesting colonies.
Photo taken on August 24, 2020, at Belmar Park in Lakewood, Colorado
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Won 1st Place in FAA's NATURE BEAUTY contest, 2/2/21
Tied for 3rd Place in FAA's GOLDEN HOUR contest, 9/16/20
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September 7th, 2020
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Comments (111)
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… GOLDEN MOMENTS - COLOR ONLY - 2 IMAGES! F/L
William Dunigan
Wow, very well shot. Absolutely love that blurred light in the background and low perspective. Awesome work!
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups Special Features #20 promotion discussion. Please help your fellow artists by visiting and passing on the love to another artist in the the 1000 Views Group....L/F/Tw
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups Special Features #18 promotion discussion. Please help your fellow artists by visiting and passing on the love to another artist in the the 1000 Views Group....L/F/Tw
Diana Mary Sharpton
Beautiful capture Judi. Nominated for special feature on the 1000 view group. promoted on twitter.
Shoal Hollingsworth
This is wonderful, I nominated it for a Special Feature in the 1000 Views group, L/F