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A Little Egret of Aswan


A Little Egret of Aswan
Photo Information
Copyright: Richard Cridland (rcrick) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 717 W: 38 N: 1560] (5019)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-11-21
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon EF100-400 F4.5-5.6L IS USM, SanDisk Extr. IV 2Gb, Hoya 77mm Pro1 DMC UV LPF
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/1250 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-12-08 5:55
Viewed: 720
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Well it been a while but we made it back in one piece, Egypt is an amazing place to say the least.

It was a hectic schedule visiting so many places, from the Pyramids of Giza, to ballooning over the Valley of the Queens, sailing both Lake Nasser and the Nile.

From Abydos to Luxor it really was a journey of a lifetime.

I could not describe what its like to stand next to the Great Pyramids, awesome yes, incredible with out a doubt, truly an amazing adventure.

I captured this little Egret on the shores of the Temple of Philae, the temple lies south of the city of Aswan.

It’s really nice to be home and I know I have a lot of catching up to do, so please bear with me, and as always many thanks for your comments and encouragement.

Details:Shot Raw and converted to Jpeg croped slightly and reduced in size, sharpened after resizing for posting.

Camera Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Shooting Date/Time 21/11/2008 12:31:58 PM
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/1250
Av( Aperture Value ) 5.6
Metering Mode Partial Metering
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Focal Length 400.0 mm
Image Size 661x800
Image Quality Jpeg
Flash Off
White Balance Mode Auto
White balance compensation A1 G1
AF Mode AI Servo AF
Picture Style User Defined 1(Neutral)
Sharpness 6
Contrast 2
Saturation 1
Color tone 0
Color Space sRGB
Long exposure noise reduction 2:Enable
High ISO speed noise reduction 1:Enable
Highlight tone priority 0:Disable
File Size 118 KB
Drive Mode High-speed continuous shooting
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Hallo Rick
It is good to see you around. I am sure you are going to spoil us with some lovely images in the future. A wonderful image with clear details of this lovely bird. Your focus here was spot on, which is proof to me of your great talent as photographer. A lovely pose captured. The beautiful eye is very catching and cannot be missed. It is almost magnetic. It was a real pleasure to look at this soft white coloured beauty. Kind regards
Anna

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3001 W: 162 N: 989] (2897)
  • [2008-12-08 6:22]

Hello Rick,
Good to see you back again from what sounds like a fantastic time in Egypt! This is a really great capture of the Little Egret in a nice pose showing its yellow feet! Beautiful sharp details of the plumage and a fine natural environment. I look forward to your next post from Egypt!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3825 W: 190 N: 11396] (35111)
  • [2008-12-08 6:49]

Hello Rick.
Welcome back after what must have been a wonderful trip to Egypt.
This is one of the best portraits of the Little Egret that I have seen with all the features well seen from this POV that is taken with excellent sharpness against a fine contrasting OOF Bg. The black legs and yellow feet, the main feature of this species, show up very well.
TFS this fine illustration,
Cheers,
Ivan

A beautiful lateral capture of a majestic bird in fine focus Richard, and with quite a correct exposure too, no overexposed parts even in the whitest parts against a darkish BG. Not an amateurish accomplishment my friend!
Cheers,
Mehmet

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-12-08 9:46]

Hi Rick,

Welcome home! What a remarkable trip you must have had - Egypt is high on my list of must sees. This Little Egret is magnificent contrasting sharply with its surroundings. The white is perfect and I love the yellow eye and feet. Amazing details of the plummage. This is really a beauty.

Jane

Hi Rick

Glad to see you have fun in Egypt, I'll be there in March next year, so I look forward to what you have to post.
Good shot of the Little Egret. Classic pose with good sharpness.

Chris

Hi Rick,

Nice shot, good composition. It must have been amazing to visit Egypt, I'd like to go there myself some day.

John

Hello Rick

Excellent DOF,the egret is sharply focused against the lovely OOF BG.
You have managed the light well,the white plumage is well defined and exposed.
Very well composed in the frame.
A super job.
TFS

Wolf

Hello Richard,
WOW!! outstanding capture, beautiful majestic pose, lovely colors, superb sharpness and good depth of field.
TFS
Angela

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