Cruise Control

Uploaded: September 30, 2018 03:03:16 | Entered: September 30, 2018 03:03:18

Description


A Great White Egret navigates the obstacles in the creek while looking for a place to fish - Birds have impressive radar, navigation skills and survival instincts. (Catch All)

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 1/3200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 600.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Anita Bower September 30, 2018

The dark presentation works well to highlight the Egret. #1715234

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 30, 2018

Great shot. Like the dark BG and reflection. #11728353

Bojan Bencic level-classic September 30, 2018

Amazing contrast and scene, Jeff. Beautiful capture. #11728356

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic September 30, 2018

Love this.. The egret stands out so well against the dark background. #11728364

frank w. degenhardt September 30, 2018

I love the lighting and the darkness all around the bird and then the way its white stands out and is the focus point for our eyes. A beautiful bird, a fantastic action shot, the wings spread, the reflection on the water. A gorgeous scene Jeff. #11728390

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 30, 2018

What a stunning contrast composition. Love the striking white egret and use of negative space, Jeff. #11728430

Teresa Burnett level-classic September 30, 2018

Beautiful capture, Jeff! Great depth, comp and contrast! #11728445

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures September 30, 2018

Excellent contrast, reflection and stop action capture Jeff!! #11728464

Leslie McLain level-classic September 30, 2018

Beautiful capture and reflection, Jeff. #11728513

Terry Cervi level-deluxe September 30, 2018

Beautiful, Jeff! Love the reflection too! #11728518

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 01, 2018

Thanks Everyone! #11728563

Bob D. Hall level-classic October 01, 2018

Beautiful framing of this great white egret, Jeff my friend!! #11728566

Martha R. Mazon level-classic October 01, 2018

That's an incredible shot, Jeff. I love the intense contrasts, highlighting the bird's navigational abilities. Dramatic and wonderful. #11728595

Nancy L. Green level-classic October 01, 2018

I love everything about this fantastic image!! <>< #11728638

Ann Coates level-classic October 02, 2018

Beautiful Jeff, the egret stands out against the dark surroundings. #11728844

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 03, 2018

Beautiful contrasts, reflections, clarity & action shot, Jeff! Cool title! #11729068

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 05, 2018

Thank You! #11729378

Ed Lauderdale level-classic October 10, 2018

Jeff, I really love your aviation images! :-) Beautiful! #11730205

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 11, 2018

Thank You Ed! #11730281

Teresa Burnett level-classic October 30, 2018

Congratulations on this amazing Finalist, Jeff! #11733293

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic October 30, 2018

Awesome finalist Jeff. Congrats! #11733402

Ed Lauderdale level-classic October 30, 2018

Congratulations, Jeff!!! Next!!! #11733406

Linda S. Smith level-classic October 30, 2018

Beautiful capture Jeff! Love the contrast! #11733454

Emile Abbott level-deluxe October 30, 2018

Huge congratulations Jeff on outstanding finalist. #11733476

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures October 30, 2018

Wonderful image and finalist Jeff, congratulations and best wishes for gold!!! #11733541

frank w. degenhardt October 30, 2018

Such beautiful work Jeff. Congratulations on this being a Finalist. #11733674

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 31, 2018

Congrats on this amazing finalist, Jeff! #11733731

Emile Abbott level-deluxe October 31, 2018

Congrats Jeff on First Place Gold Winner. #11733886

Susan Williams October 31, 2018

Congratulations, Jeff! How beautiful! #11733902

Teresa Burnett level-classic October 31, 2018

So glad to see this one wearing Gold, Jeff! Huge Congratulations! #11733912

Christine Greenspan level-deluxe October 31, 2018

Spectacular capture, Jeff! Big congrats on this beautiful winner! #11733960

Gerda Grice level-classic October 31, 2018

Beautiful capture, Jeff! Many congratulations on your 1st Place win! #11733972

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer October 31, 2018

Congratulations, Jeff. This really is amazing. #11733999

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 31, 2018

Beautiful First place winner. Congrats! #11734029

Bojan Bencic level-classic October 31, 2018

Well done, Jeff. Congratulations! #11734043

Marijana Fajgl October 31, 2018

Big congratulations, Jeff! #11734086

Leslie McLain level-classic October 31, 2018

Congrats on a beautiful winner, Jeff. #11734100

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures October 31, 2018

So glad to see this won 1st place Jeff, huge congratulations!!! #11734106

Carrie M. Groseclose October 31, 2018

Congratulations Jeff on your well deserved GOLD! This is gorgeous! #11734156

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 31, 2018

Congrats on your Gold Medal Winner, Jeff! #11734157

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic October 31, 2018

Congrats on your awesome winner, Jeff! #11734166

Joannie Bertucci level-classic October 31, 2018

Congrats Jeff on your gold badge win! #11734187

frank w. degenhardt October 31, 2018

Congratulations on your First Place Win Jeff. #11734191

Ujjwal Mukherjee October 31, 2018

Congratulations on your excellent First Place Winner,Jeff!! #11734214

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 01, 2018

Thanks Everyone Very Much! #11734231

Cindy Bendush level-classic November 01, 2018

Great contrast and action Jeff - congratulations on your 1st place! #11734260

Oscar J. Pung level-classic November 01, 2018

Beautiful photo Jeff. Wonderful mood and framing. Congratulations on your first place Gold! #11734262

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 01, 2018

Congrats on your beautiful win, Jeff! #11734283

Martha R. Mazon level-classic November 01, 2018

Congratulations on the First Place Win, Jeff! #11734315

Val Feldman level-deluxe November 01, 2018

Beautiful, Jeff! The contrasts are stunning! Big congrats on your excellent First Place Winner! #11734421

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic November 01, 2018

Beautiful Winner #11734434

Ann Coates level-classic November 01, 2018

Congratulations Jeff, absolutely stunning. #11734494

Linda S. Smith level-classic November 02, 2018

Huge Congrats on winning the GOLD Jeff! #11734670

Ed Lauderdale level-classic November 03, 2018

A fantastic First, Jeff!! Congratulations! #11734757

Chuck Green level-classic November 03, 2018

Congrats, Jeff on your awesome First Place Winner! Well done, my friend! <>< #11734812

Nancy L. Green level-classic November 03, 2018

CONGRATULATIONS Jeff, this is gorgeous!! <>< #11734832

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 04, 2018

Thank You! #11734946

John Rivera level-deluxe November 04, 2018

Congratulations on your First Place Gold! #11734981

Irene Colling level-classic November 04, 2018

Awesome image Jeff. Beautiful contrast between light and dark. #11735038

Rudi Reiner level-classic November 04, 2018

Congratulations Jeff! #11735099

MARLON IGNACIO level-classic November 05, 2018

This has a rather mystical feel to it. An awesome first place win, Jeff! #11735225

Janet McNeil level-classic November 06, 2018

Great capture!! Well deserving win!! #11735518

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 10, 2018

Thanks Everyone! #11736317

Oscar J. Pung level-classic November 16, 2018

Congratulations on your double Gold, Jeff. This photo makes for a fabulous POTD. #11737189

KC Glastetter level-addict November 16, 2018

An outstanding photo...I love the mood you have created. #11737199

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict November 16, 2018

Congrats, Jeff, on your First Place Win and POTD for this beautiful image! #11737200

Gerda Grice level-classic November 16, 2018

Beautiful capture, Jeff! Many congratulations on your POTD! #11737201

Leslie McLain level-classic November 16, 2018

Congrats on an outstanding POTD, Jeff. #11737212

Nancy L. Green level-classic November 16, 2018

CONGRATULATIONS again on this amazing image!! <>< #11737218

Val Feldman level-deluxe November 16, 2018

Gathering well-deserved Gold! Congrats on this excellent Winner and POTD, Jeff! #11737220

Melvin Ness level-classic November 16, 2018

Great capture worthy winner. #11737228

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 16, 2018

Congrats on your beautiful POTD, Jeff. #11737232

Bob D. Hall level-classic November 16, 2018

Love this photo Jeff!! Big congrats on your POTD!! #11737276

Lydia Williams level-classic November 16, 2018

A beauty, Jeff! Congratulations on your golden badges.! #11737315

Dean Campbell level-classic November 16, 2018

Jeff, Congratulations on your Gold and your POTD!
#11737368

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 17, 2018

Thank You Everyone Very Much!! #11737396

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 17, 2018

Congrats on your beautiful POTD, Jeff! #11737416

Cary Rogers November 17, 2018

Super Congrats on this Double Gold Winner, Jeff! Great lighting, timing, and contrasts! #11737490

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 18, 2018

Thank You! #11737573

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures November 18, 2018

Deserves all the gold it receives Jeff, congratulations!! #11737680

Chuck Green level-classic November 19, 2018

Congrats on your POTD! <>< #11737768

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 21, 2018

Thank You! #11738174

John Connolly November 23, 2018

Congratulations Geoff, a great POTD image! #11738406

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 25, 2018

Thank You John! #11738738

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