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A Snowy Ballet

© Bill Wyatt

A Snowy Ballet

Uploaded: January 02, 2008

Description

*I want to dedicate this to Roxanne M. Bubar, her mother passed away*
I loved watching them play it was if they were dancing.
FL 400mm, handheld, taken near LSU in Baton Rouge, LA, foggy and cloudy conditions.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Emily E. Bem January 02, 2008

Beautiful, beautiful work... :)))))

GREAT light too! :) #820410

Barbara Waldoch January 02, 2008

Love his hairstyle! LOL
Wonderful capture, Bill! How lucky you are to be able to watch them! #5284170

Sherry Karr Adkins level-deluxe January 02, 2008

Super capture, Bill. I bet it was fun to watch them. #5284231

Melissa McCabe January 02, 2008

Wow! Fabulous action shot!!! Such beautiful subjects!! -mm #5284291

Teresa Burnett level-classic January 02, 2008

Incredible capture Bill!!! They are stunning!!! Awesome clarity and detail!!! #5284309

Paul E. Earl January 03, 2008

Terrific image, Bill! #5284600

Carol Sawyer January 03, 2008

Beautiful action capture, wonderful detail and great clarity, Bill! #5284863

Donald K. Cherry January 03, 2008

Nice timing on this lovely wildlife capture, Bill. #5284953

Nadya Johnson January 03, 2008

I REALLY love the way they're dancing, Bill! Awesome capture of these guys! #5284978

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic January 03, 2008

You sure nailed this one, Bill! Great job!!! #5285026

Ronald Balthazor January 03, 2008

Very nicely composed, Bill. #5285327

Ray Thoms January 03, 2008

Very nicely done Bill.....

The D-300 is working its way through the system.....Thanks #5285411

Beverly A. Wright January 03, 2008

My sympathy goes out to Roxanne. This is
a beautiful dedication to her Bill.
These guys are true characters! They are
multi-talented! They do seem so graceful
as though they were perfoming ballet.
Wonderful timing and patience on your
part Bill! They must be fun to watch!!!
Wonderful capture Bill!!! #5285473

Ray Clarke January 03, 2008

Wonderful capture and dedication Bill!!!(R) #5285525

Eugenio Diaz January 03, 2008

Great dedication Bill!
I love the title, this shot is unbelievable it is really funny the way they are dancing Ballet, Salsa or Tango??? Who knows? However, great timing and excellent capture. The performance of this Duet is outstanding, very talented Egrets!!! #5286018

Sarah G January 03, 2008

I LOVE the guy facing the camera. The feathers are really shown off at that angle.

They sure are fun to see in photos. They had to be a blast to see live.

GREAT capture!!!!!

I've been praying for Roxanne. #5286062

Milan Banik January 03, 2008

my God they are so beautiful.excellent shot .
my prayer for Roxanne. #5286114

Amy JACKSON January 03, 2008

Excellent image, Bill! Wonderful capture! #5286116

Danielle Fuller January 03, 2008

I'm just loving these little guys. So gool looking! Great job Bill! #5286238

ALLEN O. HOWARD January 03, 2008

The razors edge sharpness, colors and details can't get much better. Maybe not ANY better. Absolutely outstanding!!! #5286284

Jennifer L. Alder January 03, 2008

A terrific dedication, Bill
A SUPER image- wow! #5286315

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer January 03, 2008

Your photo skills are extraordinary, Bill. I so love your work. Another outstanding capture from your camera. #5286392

Kimi A. Phillips January 03, 2008

Gorgeous, Bill! I just got my first digital SLR...gonna be bugging you for help! #5286498

Stephen Zacker January 03, 2008

Great capture and wonderful tribute #5286541

Rosemary Buffoni January 03, 2008

WOW, this is fantastic. The colors are gorgeous and you nailed your exposure once again. Love this one.
Ro #5286734

Heather L. Haderly January 03, 2008

GORGEOUS Bill!!!!! #5286898

Elida Gutierrez level-classic January 03, 2008

They remind me of Marilyn. Terrific action capture!! #5286926

John Connolly January 03, 2008

A wonderful capture, and a beautiful tribute to Roxanne, Bill! A nicely timed wildlife capture! #5287041

Laurie Daily level-deluxe January 03, 2008

WOW...A beautiful shot and such wonderful tribute. These graceful birds look as if they would be such a delight to watch...how lucky you are to be able to capture so many great images of them, Bill. #5287175

Nadine A. Lewis January 03, 2008

Oh my goodness, Bill...you're killin me here!!! All your images are FANTASTIC!!! This one is no exception. <>< #5287248

Diana L. Ralph January 03, 2008

Gorgeous, Bill... and even before I read the title, I thought it looked like a ballet of sorts. Great title, love the lighting, the composition and everything about this image! VERY well done! #5287368

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic January 03, 2008

I love this!! Super capture, Bill! #5287455

Emile Abbott level-deluxe January 03, 2008

Excellent timing, capture and the title says it all. A winner in my book. A beautiful tribute to a wonderful lady and BP photographer in her time of grief. Well done Bill. #5287620

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 03, 2008

Lovely, lovely, lovely!!!!! Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous and WONDERFUL image, Bill!!!!! Perfect dedication to Roxanne!!!!!! #5287860

Claudia Kuhn level-classic January 03, 2008

What an awesome capture Bill! I'm so jealous of your birding! (Was at Longwood gardens last week, great xmas displays) #5287862

Amber J. Skene January 03, 2008

Wonderful capture Bill! And a wonderful tribute to Roxanne's mother. The lighting in this one is fantastic! Wondrful color, clarity, and comp. #5287927

Chastity Abbott January 03, 2008

Oh...you chose such a beautiful title to compliment this awesome capture!! So lovely and full of grace! I esp like the color in this and the light...wonderful work!!!!! #5287986

Ellen Hodges January 03, 2008

Beautiful capture and deication! #5287997

Ellen Hodges January 03, 2008

Beautiful capture and dedication! #5287998

Margaret R. Barry January 03, 2008

Beautiful capture and a wonderful dedication, Bill. #5288146

Sandra R. Alvey January 03, 2008

Beautiful dedication Bill.

Amazing capture hon! The detail and low-key lighting are amazing! #5288224

Roxanne M. Bubar January 03, 2008

Bill you have touched my heart with this beautiful dedication. I thank you.
Stunning image. #5288334

Sam Britt January 03, 2008

Beautiful capture, Bill. Perfect title. #5288398

Donna R. Wageman January 03, 2008

Oh my, oh my -------- so, so beautiful.
May God grant you His grace and love in the New Year.
Our Lord and Savior has given you the gift of doing His work by sharing with us His glorious world.
Thank You, my friend! #5288430

Avril Young January 03, 2008

wow simply stunning..so beautiful, your detail is awesome #5288914

Evy Johansen level-classic January 03, 2008

Oh WOW... This is an awesome image, Bill!! Love it! #5289254

Melissa G. Meiselman January 04, 2008

The light conditions were perfect for this shot as you captured a lot of detail without nasty shadows, Bill!! This is an outstanding bird capture and something I can only aspire to!! #5291797

Vladan D. Djordjevic January 06, 2008

Great composition, timing, pose, lighting. You are Great Mr. White Bird! :) #5300010

Joan Kocak January 18, 2008

I agree with everyone, extraordinary! #5360078

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