Great Egret Walking On Water
by Jerry Cowart
Title
Great Egret Walking On Water
Artist
Jerry Cowart
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Photography Print
Description
Snowy Egret Walking On Water Wildlife Fine Art Photograph Print
Title: Snowy Egret Walking On Water
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I made a mistake in the headline title calling the the Snowy Egret a Great Egret, which was incorrect.
I went to Malibu Beach Lagoon Estuary in California to take some shots of the many migratory birds that use the lagoon throughout the year. The estuary is one of my favorites places to capture great shots of the many species of birds that come to the lagoon. This shot was a hand held shot as I was wading in to the water of the lagoon. The Egret grows these special feathers during breeding season.
FYI: Like all egrets, it is a member of the heron family, Ardeidae. Traditionally classified with the storks in the Ciconiiformes, the Ardeidae are closer relatives of pelicans and belong in the Pelecaniformes instead. The Great Egret, unlike the typical egrets, does not belong to the genus Egretta but together with the great herons is today placed in Ardea. In the past, however, it was sometimes placed in Egretta or separated in a monotypic genus Casmerodius.
Taken with Canon Mark II with a Canon 70-300 lens.
My photographs have been featured in over 45 Fine Art America groups
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FYI: Malibu Lagoon State Beach is a state protected beach of California, United States, and a unit of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Also known as Surfrider Beach, it has a long-standing reputation as a premier surfing beach. Located in Malibu, California, it was dedicated as the first World Surfing Reserve on October 9, 2010. The 110-acre site was established as a California state park in 1951.
Original photograph for sale $750.00
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Jerry Cowart
Thank you Mariola for featuring my work in Group Wildlife ONE A DAY, I really appreciate it. Jerry
Mary Lou Chmura
Jerry, this is an amazing capture, love the clarity, detail and reflections. Not to mention the expression on his face. Great job! v/f
Jerry Cowart
Thank you Jim for featuring my work in group Comfortable Art, I really appreciate it. Jerry
Andrea Lazar
Such a terrific shot! I've never seen an egret this shaggy looking. It seems they get to look like this and grow these special feathers during breeding season - had to look it up - and from the other photos I've found, this one is a the top of his game. Just stunning against the background - a really nice capture! v/f
Jerry Cowart replied:
Thank you Andrea for you wonderful and informative comment I really appreciate it. Jerry
Jerry Cowart
Thank you all who took the time to leave your comments, l/v/f on my work, It i is very much appreciated. Jerry
Jerry Cowart
Thank you Jim for featuring my work in in Group Comfortable Art, I really appreciate it. Jerry
Deb Halloran
Hi Jerry, I love this capture and your title..fantastic photography! Beautifully composed with wonderful colors, reflections detail and amazing light..nicely done. v/f
Jerry Cowart
Thank you Jeff for featuring my work in Group Pleasing The Eye, I really appreciate it. Jerry
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