Posted by Ina (Krugersdorp, South Africa) on 27 March 2008 in Animal & Insect.
... or small white heron.
"It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds. " ~Aesop~
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Wonderful! And he appears to be a little miffed and have something very important to say.
27 Mar 2008 1:09am
Just goes to show that for every ugly spot there is Beauty, WOW fantastic compo, love that rusted pipe and sprig of grass he's hanging on, what a beauty (the bird, not the pipe) ;)
27 Mar 2008 4:24am
@Lorraine: :)))
Wow! I love the way the bird is isolated! Excellent!
27 Mar 2008 4:46am
Beautiful how he stands, I like the branch with the green plant, gives something extra! - oh no, it's a rusted pipe but looks like a birch branch too.
27 Mar 2008 4:51am
She is gorgeous! Her eye is what captures me! WOW! GREAT image!
27 Mar 2008 5:11am
Nice shot... very crisp!!
27 Mar 2008 5:21am
Very intesresting photograph. I can't explain why exactly, but I really like this shot. The main image is superb, and there is just enough other detail to complement it. Lovely!
27 Mar 2008 6:24am
Beautiful, he/she has such an grand pose. wonderfully captured Ina.
27 Mar 2008 7:04am
This is very nice. I like the way it is so uncluttered in the composition and then there is that nice little surprise of texture and color at the bottom.
27 Mar 2008 8:35am
A beauty! Well done.
27 Mar 2008 8:39am
Cute !! Bravo.
27 Mar 2008 8:58am
... and I forgot. I would say Cattle Egret (Adult nonbreeding). The small white heron would have a much heavier bill and a longer neck. Unless there is a specie I don't know in your area - which would be quite possible :o)
27 Mar 2008 9:40am
And look at it's pose, just for you, lucky girl!
27 Mar 2008 9:46am
Hello :) :) Me again. It could be a Intermediate Egret. A friend of mine went for a birding trip in South Africa last fall and took this picture : http://www.pbase.com/pbannon/image/90918098. Promess, it's my last message on this beautiful post ;o) Suzanne
Perfect shot (cropping, sharpness, lighting, bird) as always! Is this the nature you see when you're stepping right out of your door or do you make your photos in a zoo or park?
27 Mar 2008 10:00am
@MadScientist: Some of the more dangerous animals are from a Nature Reserve, but most of the birds are free in nature.
A magnificent capture Ina. I feel the pipe makes part of the image. I like how there are no other distractions from the bird. Very nice quote.
27 Mar 2008 10:33am
What a great atttitude, standing on a leg... waht a glance too ! That's superb Ina !
27 Mar 2008 12:48pm
@Florence: Thanks Florence :)
A perfect WOW! shot!
27 Mar 2008 2:18pm
The white heron looks exquisite. I enjoy your birds' series, Ina.
27 Mar 2008 2:25pm
Beautiful shot Ina, the composition, colours and detail are breathtaking. Well done.
27 Mar 2008 2:47pm
@Graham Russon: Thanks a lot Graham, BIG compliment, coming form a pro like yourself :)
What a fantastic composition Ina. I like the pose!
27 Mar 2008 4:10pm
Terrific color and composition, Ina ... a really pleasing image.
27 Mar 2008 5:19pm
Beautiful capture! Love how it's taking a step.
27 Mar 2008 9:31pm
So graceful. I have to be content with my local grey herons but the mannerisms, I know, are just the same. Beautiful and very intelligent birds.
28 Mar 2008 9:25am
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