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The Homecoming

The Homecoming

Though common throughout the Hawaiian Islands, cattle egrets find safe haven in several sanctuaries including the Kealia Wildlife Refuge on Maui near Kihei. Sm...
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Though common throughout the Hawaiian Islands, cattle egrets find safe haven in several sanctuaries including the Kealia Wildlife Refuge on Maui near Kihei. Smaller than the white egrets common in California, cattle egrets feed on insects and small fish found in the marshy ponds they call home.
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Sep, 2016

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Truly outstanding !

Love everything about this. Never seen on in person.

very mystic - love the sunrays breaking through the fog

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This is beyond beautiful...

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Beautiful composition Nina. I love the soft opacity of the palms in the background. Very nice work!

Gorgeous.. Wow, Nina ur so very talented!! Xo

Very mystic....

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Incredible Art! Nina! Just amazing!

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Holy cow! Haven't seen this one!...just beautiful...great job! :)

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Fantastic Nina!

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Wow! Beautifully edited..love it:-)

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I bow down in awe

stunning edit !!

Stunning and ditto all the other complementary comments given

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Beautiful!!!....love the soft, low light.

Platinum

A beautiful edit and so beautiful.

Beautiful presentation

SUPERB!!! :)

Fantastic Work Nina

Wow wow wow! Like an old master's painting!

I love what you've done with these little egrets! They are common here, in Florida, but you don't realize how pretty they actually are unless you see a close shot of one.

excellent

Platinum

I have seen something like this in a gallery out of oil. I would buy it for sure...

Love this one ,excellent job,Nina !!!

excellent , good luck Nina

Excellent work!

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