Take off
by wildiris

Comment by Bear_Music:
It's hard to be any more perfect than this. Already voted, 10. At one point I felt like there was too much space to the left and a crop would improved it, but the more I studied it the more I realized the ripples on the water are actually FRAMING the bird and its reflection almost like some sort of textural vignette.

Add to that the exquisite deepening of the backlit wing's color in the reflection and the way the droplets on the trailing legs are becoming branches/twigs in the reflection, not to mention the perfect sharpness, and you have a total winner.

It's not the most imaginative image in the challenge, and my appreciation tends to lie with those who stretch a boundary or two, but this is compelling. Great work!

Twirl
by wildiris

Comment by MaryO:
Gorgeous egret.

Take off
by wildiris

Comment by tate:
The subject is spectacular. The light coming through the feathers is beautiful and everything is timed well.
I do wonder how this would look with a little more editing to really bring out some of the little details. That said, there is something special about it feeling unedited as well :)

Unwinding
by wildiris

Comment by spencelg:
My favorite in this challenge.

Crossing paths
by wildiris

Comment by PennyStreet:
Dynamic. Great shot.

Crossing paths
by wildiris

Comment by BaldurT:
Great capture!

Reaching out
by wildiris

Comment by tnun:
so so cheeky. I'm jealous.

Reaching out
by wildiris

Comment by PennyStreet:
Yup! What great eyes you have! For me, this is best in show out of a lot of beauties.

Finn time
by wildiris

Comment by Barroness:
Congratulations! I just love the way the dog is included in your image. Beautiful sunrise/sunset.

2:51 am
by wildiris

Comment by tnun:
stunning.