Thank you my Friend - a photo on Flickriver

            I made a trip to the beach to shoot a massive roost for seagulls that flocked onto the beach every day.  I had my problems with the flock because every time I tried to approach them, the birds started flying off [where is the $5,000 telephoto lens when you need it???].   :) But on the way back to my car after packing up my camera, I noticed a beautiful egret standing motionless atop some rocks in the water, looking almost like he was standing on water.  I thought this would make great shot, but was worried he would start moving before I got my camera set up.  But instead, he stood motionless as if posing for me.  He did spy me, but nevertheless, kept posing.  Slowly I got in closer, and then waded into the water a bit with my camera.

Towards the end of the shoot, I moved in to where the sun was directly facing the camera.  I sensed this would make a good shot and played with the settings, praying the egret would not move.  Finally, I was ready and took a few shots shooting directly into the sun before the egret did start stepping over the stones and out of position.  But not until I got some great shots!  I felt a sense of gratitude for the egret being so patient while I played with the camera settings, so the title of the picture "Thank you my Friend" is my way of acknowledging the egret for his help... and allowing me to bestow his elegance and beauty onto this image.

Taken in: United States / Florida / Tampa (show map)

Taken on: November 1, 2014

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Camera: Canon EOS 70D, f/5.6, 1/2000 sec, 35mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 70D
Lens:	18-35mm
Aperture:	f/5.6
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/2000)
Focal Length:	35mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Center-weighted average
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5.3 (Windows)
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