Comment from sherryleslie
Patience is a virtue and a great payoff here. Great details and lighting. Thank you so much for sharing this picture!

 Comment Written 24-May-2013

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reply by the author on 26-May-2013

Thanks so much sherry!

Comment from DawnHold
Excellent - caught in the act! Very nice composition and story line, great focus on the birdsshowing awesome detail in the eyes and feathers, great colours and nice depth. Well done.

 Comment Written 24-May-2013

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reply by the author on 24-May-2013

Thanks dawn!

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Eileen,
Its beauitful it looks like an illustration in a Victorian Bird Book. Fantastic composition taken with superb camera techniques & lighting with a rzor sharp focus.
Thanks for sharing it with us.
Susan

 Comment Written 23-May-2013

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reply by the author on 23-May-2013

Thank you very much Susan!

Comment from careydils
What are the chances of capturing such a pose? I know! Wow. Stunning capture with stunning clarity and color. Perfect composition. I am jealous that you have Sandra down there to shoot with! :)

 Comment Written 23-May-2013

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reply by the author on 23-May-2013

Thanks Carey, come on down... we'll take you out!

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
First impact: amazing, LOl and smile - seems you are undercover to catch these wonderful shots of their private life - handsome angel and position, great exposure - super frame - great color contrast and technical contrast - it looks like a place in paradise where all just is love - well done - 10 stars

 Comment Written 23-May-2013

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reply by the author on 23-May-2013

Thanks so much Regina. Your words mean a lot!

Comment from Katz'nDogz'nOtherz
Fabulous shot, Eileen. I feel a little voyeuristic watching a private moment between these two. Excellent capture. Great DOF and superb focus on the birds. They have such beautiful fine tail feathers. Perfect placement of the birds in the frame. I can't see any flash spots on the white feathers so, to me, the shot has been taken perfectly. Taylor

 Comment Written 23-May-2013

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reply by the author on 23-May-2013

Wow, thanks so much Taylor! I know, i actually questioned myself whether I should post or not. But thought it too nice to keep to myself! :)

Comment from Photography byTrixie
Impact 6. Creativity 6. Color 6. Technical 6, Technique 6 . Unbelieveable shot .Love it. Unfortunately only have 5s. It is very nice.

 Comment Written 22-May-2013

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reply by the author on 23-May-2013

thanks for the virtual 6 but its your words that make me feel special!

Comment from gidavidson
A wonderful stop action and catch on these two. A super nature shot, focused, framed and great exposure on the white feathers. Good work.

 Comment Written 22-May-2013

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reply by the author on 22-May-2013

thanks so much George!

Comment from helena6052
Excellent title for the image!
Must have been a sight to see these two egrets mating.
You did well to capture them in this pose. The green leaves makes the subjects stand out. Nice work, thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 22-May-2013

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reply by the author on 22-May-2013

Thanks so much for this great review Helena!

Comment from Ramblingman
Wow, what an amazing shot. This is exquisite. It should be in National Geographic, it's that good. Stunning.

 Comment Written 22-May-2013

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reply by the author on 22-May-2013

Wow, your words honor me ramblingman. I so appreciate it.