Dancing Snowy

[jorj7]

I went to the Berkeley Aquatic Park today to shot some Red-Breasted
Mergansers that I spotted yesterday when it was too overcast to get any
good shots. Well today the weather was better, but there was a kayaker
that kept scaring them away. But there was a Snowy Egret that was
protecting this stretch of shore and had a school of fish cornered.
I had the 20D with the 500 f4.5L.

1 Fishing
http://birds.jorj7.com/061117-aquatic-park/1117-163243-01.jpg

2 Got One
http://birds.jorj7.com/061117-aquatic-park/1117-163244-01.jpg

3 Swooping in
http://birds.jorj7.com/061117-aquatic-park/1117-163258-02.jpg

4 Apply the Brakes
http://birds.jorj7.com/061117-aquatic-park/1117-163258-03.jpg

5 Fake left
http://birds.jorj7.com/061117-aquatic-park/1117-163413-04.jpg

6 Staying low
http://birds.jorj7.com/061117-aquatic-park/1117-163414-02.jpg

7 Stay out of my space
http://birds.jorj7.com/061117-aquatic-park/1117-163836-01.jpg

[Anthony J Howe]

What magnificent display of the Snowy Egret that is fishing. Beautifully captured with that fantastic lens of yours Geroge. All the action is here, why do we need to go and watch a thriller on the cinema, well done.

[GyRob]

these are fantastic shots and the best action one's of this bird iv seen great stuff.
Rob.

[dewmuw]

Great shots - I particulalry like the action caught in #1. Great timing and super exposure.

[Airedale1]

Great series with #3 being my favorite. Nice work.

[kr88]

Nice series of shots with ome wonderful poses. Well done!

[T.D.]

Really beautiful shots. I love the way you've stopped the action and maintained the details of the lovely bird.

Well done.

[jorj7]

Thanks all, this guy was pretty active. I was in the right spot to get some
good shots.

[Reyno]

Great action series and perfect exposures on the whites. Well done George.

[winkie]

wonderful use of the lighting. good timing, excellent exposure on the white feathers!