Great Egret on a golf course lake

[TammieO]

Went out this afternoon for a round of golf on a small course that has no golf carts. I had my camera in a lowpro toploader strapped to my golf bag on the pull cart. The egret was walking along the edge of the lake so I pulled out the camera instead of golf clubs for a few holes. The poor bird flew up into a tree after someone hit their ball near it. Soon after, it took off as another ball whizzed by and I got the second shot.

[Fills]

Great catch.. always keep the camera with you, good job!

[sparker1]

The second is a great capture, very pretty.

[CyberDyneSystems]

Oh yes! That take off shot is perfectly timed! :)

[TammieO]

Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. CDS, I don't know about timed. I just sat there figuring someone would hit the tree trunk eventually. Only had to sit there 5 minutes.

[marie]

I love the second shot especially
it's poetic
beautiful
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[RJSorensen]

You are the dedicated photag . . . and rewarded for being one. Nice catch of the flight. You have your 'swing' down now don't you.

[Maz]

Nice bird and nice catch. I really like the second one.

Thanks for sharing.

Maz
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[stoneylonesome]

great catch. by the way what is his handicap :lol: :lol: :lol:

[TammieO]

His handicap is 1 under (birdie for all the non-golfers).

[sparker1]

Can't wait until you get an eagle.

[RJSorensen]

As lucky as she is . . . that would be 'par' for the course.

[TammieO]

You guys crack me up! Except for the zoo and TV, I have never seen an eagle...But I'm keeping my eyes open (mainly so I don't run into a post again).