Snowy Egret, a photo from Florida, South

Photographer's Note

I photographed this snowy egret near Titusville, Florida in the lagoons within 1.5 miles of the launch pad used to launch the Space Shuttle. In the winter & spring thousands of migratory birds gather in the wetlands around the space center. The reason this is important is that NASA bought thousands of acres of land from private owners in the 1950's as a safety buffer for the space launches. Without NASA's arrival, this land probably would have sprouted condos by now. Instead, today this area is one of America's treasures where you can observe wildlife such as birds, alligators, manatees, etc.

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DokDi (56) 2008-12-08 7:33

Very nice, esp with the reflection.

papon (1487) 2008-12-08 7:33

Hi John!!
Very good reflection...well captured..
Very clear and sharp..well done.

All the best!!
Sunandan.

snaphappy (260) 2008-12-08 7:38

really great image would look better and do well on the TN site.

AROBN54 (11475) 2008-12-08 8:18

Hi, John,
this is spectacular! I LOVE bird photos and this one is just outrageously good. Wonderful sharpness and detail, marvelous reflection and the balance is just beautiful. I love the way you can see the pupil both in the bird's eye and in the reflection. Outstanding shot! Really great note, too, on the wildlife habitat NASA has preserved. Many thanks and kindest regards,
Shelly

darek1978 (13361) 2008-12-08 8:18

Hello John,
Colours are wonderful and sharpness is really good. It is a pleasure to look at. I really like this perfect reflection on the blue blue water. Well done.
Regards,
Darek

ciakgiak (30) 2008-12-08 8:59

Hello John,
what about this picture if that is not fantastic?
Sharpness-breaking and a good reflection.
I really like the background of one color.
If you like birds follow me, a poster soon will I! Congratulations.
A huge hello
giorgio

mortijo (12828) 2008-12-08 9:28

Excellent reflection. Great colours and sharpness.
Congratulations.
John

king (4242) 2008-12-08 12:01

Hi John.
Great pic. Nice contrast, colours and composition.
Huub.