Reviews from

Spring Means Life

Great Egret Family

13 total reviews 
Comment from Barbara L.


Absolutely wonderful photo of this Egret family. The babies are adorable. I love the way the wing of the parent is stretched out protectively over the babies. Excellent sharpness and detail.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2017
    Thank you so very much Barbara, much appreciated!
Comment from Envision


The detail and lighting of this image are incredible. The pose is so adorable and evokes a strong emotional appeal. I am really amazed at all the fine detail you captured of every bird in the scene. The colors are nice and rich too.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2017
    thank you so much Grace!!
Comment from nikman


Your beautiful shot certainly deserves a 6, but I have run out unfortunately! The almost central composition you have employed gives us a grand look at that new family scene. Sharpness and exposure are fine. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2017
    thanks so much for that Nikman. :)
Comment from GaliaG


very sweet and tender and yes, spring is new life

excellent focus, light handling, composition and story telling

good luck with the contest and thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2017
    thanks Galia!
Comment from btowngirl


Incredible shot. How on earth did you get this? The sharpness and colors are perfect. The little fuzzy chicks look like they have little halos, with the downy heads. You're right. This is truly spring.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2017
    The birds were out in droves at the rookeries BT! It was very exciting to see the mom with the chicks once again. Thanks so much!
Comment from Sange


Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Fine bird Photography here Shadow! You took the new things you learned this day and implemented them perfectly here.
LOVE the pose of Mom using her wings to create shade for her two wee ones.
EXCELLENT focus, great eye Clarity and perfect white balance Control.
Great entry for this contest.
Good Luck :)

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2017
    whoooooo, thanks Sange. I do love to continue to learn from you :)
Comment from PeglegDeb


Oh this is just wonderful Eileen....look at those little guys....lol...they are just precious.

Your whites are absolutely gorgeous....pure and clean. Nice work w/ Kelvin! Spot on crisp focus...everything just perfectly detailed. Colors are natural. This Great Egret family is such a lovely entrant for this contest. So well done Eileen....all the way around. ...in fact...so well done it really deserves one of my gold stars. I can't see a thing I would change.

Best of luck w/ this one!

Deborah

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2017
    wow, thanks so much Deb! My husband wants this one blown up and hung on our wall at home :)
reply by PeglegDeb on 28-Apr-2017
    Very welcome Eileen....easily deserved a gold star and hubby is right. I'd hang this one for sure!
Comment from avmurray


This is beautiful Eileen, and I am so sorry I have run out 6 stars ratings, because this photo so much deserves it. I especially like the way the mum is spreading her wing over the little ones, as if she wants to protect them. It is also lovely the way the light is falling on the birds and how well they are standing out from the green foliage.

Your photo is pin sharp as well and it is such clear and well defined details to be seen in all birds. I also think the white balance and exposure is spot on.

The cropping is perfect and the birds are so well placed within the frame. This is indeed a beautiful and well taken photo with an excellent DOF, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2017
    thanks so much Annie for your wonderful review and virtual six :)
reply by avmurray on 02-May-2017
    You are more than welcome Eileen.
Comment from DrCarlton


Your mixed media photography is quite impressive. I am especially drawn to the clever and creative manner in which you frame your subjects the geometry of which themselves act to perfectly balance your composition. Very well done and thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2017
    thanks so much Dieter!
Comment from Susan F. M. T.


Eileen,
A brilliant picture of the parent Egret after landing on it's nest watching over it's fluffy chicks one appearing to be feeding another as if copying it's parent. A magical composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2017
    thanks so much Susan :)