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Great Egret standing watch over her babies.

Great Egret standing watch over her babies.

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NIKON D750

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Aperture f/5 ISO 125 Shutter 1/640 Focal Length 650/1

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Jan, 2019

Views

1800

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Awards

Winner in Cute baby birds Photo Challenge

People's Choice in Animal newborn babies Photo Challenge

People's Choice in Picture with the most meaning Photo Challenge

Peer Award

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Magnificent Capture

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Absolute Masterpiece

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Top Choice

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Superb Composition

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All Star

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Outstanding Creativity

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Superior Skill

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Genius

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Happy

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What a great photo However did you get this? I love it

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Hi Jamie, if you asking if this is my photo, the answer is yes. All images posted are mine. 😊

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Thank you Jamie, I am glad you love this image.

What a great shot! I like how you used backlighting to accentuate the fluffy feathers

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Thank you Britta for comment..... Very much appreciated

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Incredible shot. How on eatth did you make it?

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Hi Joop. I was shooting with a 400mm 2.8 lens with a 1.7 teleconverter. With an ISO of 125, it allowed me to crop with little distortion....and patience of course.

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Sweet babies, so cute, excellent shot

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Thank you Louise.

This is a beautiful capture

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Thank you Bonnie.

So beautiful

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Thank you Mercedes.

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Wow!

Really special and wonderful :-)

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Your backlighting on the babies makes this photo. Great shot.

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What an amazing shot!!

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Victor,this is exceptional photography

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So cute nicely done:-)

I love this! So near and fluffy! Super 😊!

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Congratulations, Lee! I have selected your Great Egret as the winner in my “Cute Baby Bird” challenge! The photo quality is really excellent under very difficult back-lighting circumstances. Great job!

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Thank you Ed. This is one of my personal favorites. Glad it was liked by so many. 😊

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Outstanding capture. Love this! Congratulations on your award.

Congratulations! Great capture!

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Way to go Lee - Congratulations on winning the Cute Baby Birds challenge - they sure are that - and your composition. lighting and focus are excellent! Kurt

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What an amazing and delightful capture! Congratulations on all your awards.

Congratulations

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Congratulations on your very deserved win Lee.

Awesome capture.

captivating photo!

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Fabulous shot!!!!😃

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Great capture!!!

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Beautiful composition and lighting, great work!

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