Comment from KateStapes
This is a beautiful shot. The bird looks so elegant. The composition is great. The white of his feathers makes a nice contrast against the dark background. Well done.

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014

thanks very much Kate!

Comment from theqbhawk
What an awesome piece of work. So elegantly presented. Wish I had another six.

Love it and thanks for sharing it.
Cubie

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014

many thanks Q

Comment from Iain Windle
Good initial impact and creativity of presentation. Good technique and centre of interest. Lighting just a tad under exposed, whites look a little grey.

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014

thanks Iain

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a wonderful shot of the bird. You have timed it well. The light, colour and the composition have worked well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014

thanks again

Comment from Snopaw
Excellent, timely capture Eileen. Catching him just as he is taking off is amazing and great timing. I like your composition, back him up with room to fly and great blurred background The lighting on his head and back is great. Well done!

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014

my thanks for this incredible review!

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
It sure look like a juvenile egret yet...
Sange would surely be glad to see this take off pose.
Perfect timing.
Nice lighting.
Sharp focusing.
Great framing.
Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014

thanks Dick

Comment from jesuel
What an amazing and beautiful photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth and I like how you have captured the moment fine work here

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014

thanks so much Jesuel

Comment from David.Milburn
Impact: Colourful and Interesting

Technique: Well conceived.

Subject: Insightful Narrative

Exposure: Well handled

A certain A Grade piece of work.

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014

many thanks David

Comment from jo-cal
beautiful capture on this lovely white egret, you have caught the poise of the head well and the lovely outstretched wings, great focus and clarity, lovely colour, great composition, thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014

thanks very much!

Comment from michiganmike
A nicely timed shot. I like the extension of the wings and the great detail in the white plumage as well as the face. It is a little strange to see this bird taking off from the end of a wooden dock with the smooth curve of the concrete pool edge in the background. Very nice exposure and beautiful cropping.

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014

He was in the otter enclosure and wanted the fish laying in the shallow end :) Thanks Mike