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Copyright: Manyee Desandies (manyee) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3065 W: 231 N: 6160] (21048)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-22
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon Powershot SX110IS
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-26 17:33
Viewed: 155
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula

At the end of the nineteenth century, the beautiful plumes of the Snowy Egret were in great demand by market hunters as decorations for women's hats. In 1886, plumes were valued at $32 per ounce, which was twice the price of gold at the time. They were hunted nearly to extinction before laws were passed to protect them.
There is evidence that a pair of Snowy Egrets cannot recognize each other except at the nest. Even there, a bird arriving to relieve its mate must perform an elaborate greeting ceremony in order to avoid being attacked as an intruder.
They choose urbanized nesting locations over isolated ones, because isolated locations have more predators. Egrets use flight to escape predation from terrestrial animals and they are known to have innate recognition and avoidance of poisonous snakes.
A group of egrets has many collective nouns, including a "congregation", "heronry", "RSVP", "skewer", and "wedge" of egrets.

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Hello Manyee!

Excellent work exposure, placing the bird in the layer of light required for details and good definition. Excellent composition and framing, complete with a perfect foliage.

TFS!

Jesús

Hello Manyee
this is a very great shot of this Egret with superb wings position
excellent luminosity, natural colors and wonderful details
great contrast between white bird and green environment
Have a good night
Jacqueline

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 502 W: 20 N: 1381] (4831)
  • [2009-10-27 17:52]

Great shot Manyee,
I'm always impressed when white subjects have just the right amount of exposure, such as this one of yours. It is always a real challenge for me to get it just right when photographing an all white object, since I tend to get a lot of washed out images.
You have captured wonderful detail and color along with perfect exposure!!
Ron

Hello Manyee,

very nice and unsual pov on this bird.
Good details and fine colours.

Gert

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 597 W: 0 N: 515] (3068)
  • [2009-10-28 6:38]

Hi Manyee,

Nice macro, clear with some very beautiful details and colors.
Excellence and the description provided, congratulations. And the title chosen is top!
Have a nice day,
Adrian

Hello Manyee,
a fantastic portrait of this Egretta taken from an excellent frontal POV with very good sharpness and timing, very beautiful composition with a splendid natural environment
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2009-10-29 6:20]

Hello Manyee
Nice capture of the aigrette.Good timing and nice POV.Good control from the white plumage detail.your image is also very sharp.Interesting text also.
TFS Michel

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2386 W: 94 N: 5517] (17564)
  • [2009-10-30 9:54]

Hello Manyee,
Beautiful photo of this Snowy Egret. In a few places the whites are a bit over exposed. Great timing and pose. Beautiful contrasting colours in nice sharpness. Excellent composition.
Have a good weekend,
Peter

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