On Wings of Light
by NodWag

Comment by NodWag:
Thank you for the comments. :-) This was taken at sunset. The egret was landing on the water, into the sun that was hovering just above the mangroves a short distance away, leaving them in dark shadow. With the egrets wings backlit and the water glistening in places, the exposure was already very low on the mangroves and the majority of the water surface. A bit of adjustment on Curves and a bit of Burn allowed the background to drop away completely. All in all, it was a pure luck shot. Right time, right place. ...was hoping it might have done slightly better than 5.9, but it's not a great quality image, so I guess it's pretty fair.

On Wings of Light
by NodWag

Comment by KristinaG:
When I first looked at this, I thought it was a picture of a flying bird at night, and I was amazed. Now after further looking, I can see how this look might have been accomplished at sunset or sunrise. Still doesn't take away from the mystique and awe though. This is a breathtaking photograph. 8

On Wings of Light
by NodWag

Comment by galatia_n:
Great shot...how did you do it?

On Wings of Light
by NodWag

Comment by bassbone:
almost as if an airplane coming in for a landing near a big city...cool shot

Journey
by NodWag

Comment by EL-ROI:
It's cute and works to show off your lens skills!

Journey
by NodWag

Comment by FocusPoint:
Good macro and colors :) 6

Flow
by NodWag

Comment by Denise:
wonder how this would of looked with a long exposure so the water in back would be completely blurred

Flow
by NodWag

Comment by Magnumphotography:
Great idea and a fabulous resulting image! Love the tones on the diver! Great work!

Flow
by NodWag

Comment by VitaminB:
Looks like the Oscars statue is reenacting a scene from "The Fugitive"

Flow
by NodWag

Comment by glad2badad:
An interesting piece of artwork you've come across here. The "back" seems not as well defined as the "calf/feet" area...maybe some selective sharpening would help (or a deeper aperture)?