Solitary Beauty

Uploaded: May 21, 2013

Description

A beautiful egret enjoying its surrounds on the creek at Lake Livingston, Texas.

f/4.5, 1/125, 100 ISO, 113mm. Straight from the camera.

I'm back from my trip to Texas and hope to post some of my images of the beauty of this area of the USA! :-)

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 113.00 mm, Model: PENTAX K10D

Comments

Robert R. Goodman May 21, 2013

Hi Kitty,So nice to see you posting again Buddy.Beautifuil capture!!!! #1529113

David Phalen May 21, 2013

Ditto on Bobby's comment!!

Does you daughter still live in Oklahoma City? #10701767

John Connolly May 21, 2013

A beautiful capture Kitty! I hope your family survived the carnage in Oklahoma! #10702002

Claudia Kuhn level-classic May 21, 2013

Beautiful Kitty, they certainly are so graceful looking #10702167

Martha R. Mazon level-classic May 21, 2013

Gorgeous, Kitty! Welcome back. :) #10702193

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 21, 2013

Hope you enjoyed your trip. Beautiful Capture, Kitty. #10702224

Gail Vitikacs level-classic May 21, 2013

Wow! I know you were holding your breath when you took this beauty! #10702242

Carol L. Fowler May 21, 2013

Beautiful egret! I loved having them everywhere when I lived in Savannah! #10702247

Tammy Espino May 21, 2013

I love watching the snowy egrets!! Beautiful capture!! :) Hurry and post the rest of your photo's . By July I will be gone, gone , gone..... #10702299

Patrick Rouzes level-classic May 21, 2013

A spectacular shot of this beautiful bird, Ma. The whites & clarity are superb. Nice to see you posting again. Glad to have you back.
#10702324

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic May 21, 2013

It's a beautiful capture of both subject and surroundings. Looking forward to seeing more of the inspirational places you've visited Kitty. I haven't had any postings for a while but will visit your site every now and then. #10702325

Michael Frazier level-classic May 21, 2013

Great capture Kitty. I like the comp also. #10702340

Barbara Waldoch May 22, 2013

Terrific catch, Kitty! #10702519

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer May 22, 2013

He sure is standing out in all his splendor, Kitty.
And I love that you captured him in this beautiful invironment.
I'm also happy to see you post again :) #10702748

Bojan Bencic level-classic May 22, 2013

Fantastic capture, Kitty. Beautiful bird and background. #10702905

Nancy L. Green level-classic May 22, 2013

What a GORGEOUS bird!!! VERY well done dear friend, glad to see you back!!! <>< #10702979

frank w. degenhardt May 22, 2013

If they are all as beautiful as this one then this is going to be one gorgeous and fun series to see Kitty. I just love the sharpness of the picture and the way that Egret stands out from its surroundings. So pretty my friend. Welcome back. #10703156

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