Egret - fishing for food

[Isac]

A fabulous variety of birds at the local lake. They really put on a show!
#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

Thanks for looking,

[wigz]

Interesting series with plenty of action. Parts of the wings appear to be blown in a few of these, which can be difficult to avoid with white birds.

[Gordon]

Interesting series of images, I really like #1 the bird looks really focused on catching a feed.

Although the other 4 images show a lot of action and look really I think that the subject could have been more central in the frame rather than off to the right.

I realize its not always possible when shooting wild life but all 4 images have the same short coming.

[avkomp]

notwithstanding the hot whites, you have captured some good action here

[P Plates]

Some great action shots and good story telling set.

[Gordon]

Interesting series of images, I really like #1 the bird looks really focused on catching a feed.

Although the other 4 images show a lot of action and look really I think that the subject could have been more central in the frame rather than off to the right.

I realize its not always possible when shooting wild life but all 4 images have the same short coming.

Sorry Isac,realised this morning it was my browser that was truncating the right hand side of your images.
Forget my previous remarks.

[Phoenix]

Well when I opened up your images I thought 'whoa' and then my eyes screwed up and my mouth formed a slight jelous sneer.
I really like the action and how your muddy swamp background has been softened.

I suppose the definition could possibly be more defined - (something I can't seem to do with these birds on water) but bwteen the tones and the action these images look beautiful to me.

[Lost]

#2 is a crack imo Isac. I believe they have their wings up to create a shadow

[Skidlid]

Beautiful action shots !

[Isac]

Interesting series with plenty of action. Parts of the wings appear to be blown in a few of these, which can be difficult to avoid with white birds.

Thanks wigz. I did notice the blown bits but I thought the action outweighed it by a smidgeon.

notwithstanding the hot whites, you have captured some good action here

Thanks for looking Stephen and the comments are appreciated.

Some great action shots and good story telling set.

Thank you P Plates. Always good to get your feedback.

Sorry Isac,realised this morning it was my browser that was truncating the right hand side of your images.
Forget my previous remarks.

Forgotten already and thanks Gordon. I do like to use ROT when I can and I like to leave a little space in front of the subject - just my own framing method. I'm not a fan of centralising the subject unless it screams out to be that way.

Well when I opened up your images I thought 'whoa' and then my eyes screwed up and my mouth formed a slight jealous sneer.
I really like the action and how your muddy swamp background has been softened. I suppose the definition could possibly be more defined - (something I can't seem to do with these birds on water) but between the tones and the action these images look beautiful to me.

As always I really enjoy your input Jo. Although the pics aren't perfect, I just had to grab them. I'm working on the detail part but it's not easy with the subjects always moving about. Maybe I should slip into something a little more comfortable (called AUTO Mode)

#2 is a crack imo Isac. I believe they have their wings up to create a shadow

Glad you like Lost. Thank you for commenting. The wing thing is correct - they would probably prefer a CPL filter!

Beautiful action shots !

Thank you Skidlid. I've had a couple of visits to the lake recently and the number of birds is amazing. They do provide lots of photo opportunities.