As many of you know, periodically I try to take photographs of the Great Egrets (Ardea alba) that are often present in the waters or the trees of Cameron Run, a tributary stream of the Potomac River. Usually I am frustrated, because the bright white bodies of the egrets caused my images to be overexposed and the highlights are almost always blown out.
Today, the light was a little more forgiving and I was able to capture an image of an egret with the light coming from the side. There is a dramatic glow surrounding part of its body and a nice reflection in the water. It is certainly not a perfect photo, but I like the way that it turned out.
Egret with dramatic lighting
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Mike Powell 
Hi Mike, image very well captured. Regards, Michael
Thanks, Michael. I find myself returning to some familiar subjects over and over again to try to get better shots. The lighting is always different, the subject are in slightly different positions, and I’m making different adjustments to the camera (and in post processing). I appreciate your encouraging words.
Thats an excellent picture of a beautiful bird. I just went and read that they migrate through New Hampshire. I’ll have to watch for them.
Thanks. I am hoping that “my” egrets stay put for the winter, but this year is the first time that I’ve paid attention to them so I don’t know about their migratory habits.
The glow adds a nice touch.
Yes, love that light!