Under dark, cloudy skies threatening a storm, a snowy egret was foraging in the clearwater ditch. It didn’t pay attention to me until I got close enough to get a clearer shot, then it flew. Even in the murky light from from the dark cloud cover, the egret is so white, that the camera could not get detail in the whiteness of the egret from above. After the egret flew, we walked back to the house. No sooner than we walked in the house the storm commenced with a downpour. There was a pinkish/orange glow from the sun trying to peek through the clouds on the horizon. I walked out onto the deck and could see a rainbow through the rain, but it was raining too hard to walk out and see the full extent of the rainbow.
GHOST BIRD
It is. Thanks, Lyn.
Great shoots
Thanks, Carey!
Yours welcome u have amazing photo shoots on your page
Thanks. I appreciate it.
Beautiful Pics!
Thanks, Daniel.
Hi Tim, the stormy skies are terrific, beautiful rainbow, it looks enormous. The series of the snowy egret is lovely. I especially like the photos that capture the egret’s reflection in the water.
Thanks Mia.
You’re welcome, Tim!
Hi Mia. There were a pair of snowy egrets feeding in the ditch tonight. They let me film them wading around, striking at things, and catching fish for a long time.
How wonderful! I hope you’re able to share the film on your site. I would love to see them in action!
I’ll put something together to post. I’m trying to decide if I want to write some music for the video. The problem with video is it always has to be produced, which takes a lot more time and effort than processing photos for a post.
I’m looking forward to however you use the footage you’ve captured. Some music would be delightful. Thank you for explaining it’s not a speedy turnaround. Enjoy the process, Tim!
Our weather has been somewhat unusual, but I am enjoying it. Thank you especially for the photos of the egret in flight – it’s the first time I’ve been made aware of the color of the legs and feet. Beautiful and educational…
Thanks, Susan!
Love the big fellas — we only get small cattle Egrets round here but they’re not a bad substitute.
Thanks, Couriers!
Nice shots of the egret! We are back into cloudy cool weather here for the week. Your rainbow is a beautiful end to this series of photos.
Thanks, Lavinia!
Nice pics of one of my favorite birds. Love your header image!
Thanks, Ingrid!
Beautiful bird. Thanks for the fab shots!
Thanks, Resa. And you’re welcome.
He’s a beauty .. interesting that the detail is lost
Thanks, Julie. It’s really pure white.
Wow so beautiful Tim 😊
Thanks, Michelle.