The Poised Beauty of a Great White Egret
by Rebecca Herranen
Title
The Poised Beauty of a Great White Egret
Artist
Rebecca Herranen
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A breathtaking moment featuring a Great White Egret (Ardea alba) amidst a lush, verdant environment. The bird stands out with its striking white plumage, which is beautifully highlighted by the soft, natural light. The Great White Egret's elegant feathers are particularly noteworthy during its breeding season, where the delicate, lacy breeding feathers fan out in an intricate display, almost reminiscent of fine silk threads glistening in the light.
The egret's long, slender neck arches gracefully, creating a perfect curve that leads to its sharp, yellow-tinged beak, which is pointed skyward. This poised and statuesque posture adds to the bird's regal appearance, as if it is surveying its kingdom.
The background of the image is a rich tapestry of dense, green foliage. The deep greens of the leaves provide a vibrant contrast to the egret's pristine white feathers, making the bird appear even more luminous. The interplay of light and shadow among the leaves adds depth and dimension to the scene, enhancing the overall sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
In this serene setting, the Great White Egret seems almost ethereal, embodying a moment of quiet elegance in the wild. The image not only showcases the bird's physical beauty but also captures the peaceful ambiance of its natural habitat, evoking a sense of awe and appreciation for the delicate wonders of the natural world.
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July 2nd, 2024
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Gary Slawsky
Beautiful contrasts and positioning of egret. L and one of my minimalism group POD for 11/20/24.
Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2024 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! I'm happy to announce that your excellent photographic art has been proudly featured on the home page of the Camera Art Group! You are invited to archive your feature in Group Feature Archive: July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024 discussion.
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 Views on One Image Group's Special Features Nominations For Promotion #28 . Please help your fellow artists by visiting and passing on the love to another artist in the the 1000 Views on One Image Group....L/F/Tw
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group ..... Feel free to place your featured image in the Features Archive and any Genre specific Archive l/f/p
Alex Lapidus
Congratulations! This fine image of an identified wild bird is featured in the Wild Birds of the World - A Nature Photography Group. Please take a moment to add it to the July - Sept 2024 Feature Archive discussion for additional visibility.
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your camera art has been nominated as a Special Feature by a fellow artist Camera Art member for your superb art in Camera Art Group!! Please share the love by nominating a fellow artist whose work is in Camera Art You can find that in the "Artist Special Feature Nomination" discussion in the Camera Art Group.
Warren LaBaire Photography
Incredible capture! Nominating for special feature in Camera Art Group L/F
Johanna Hurmerinta
Your work deserves to be featured in our group "The Meandering Photographer" Please consider adding this work to 'Featured work in July - August 2024' active discussion thread - and any other thread you like in the group. (l/f on 07-05-2024)
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… THE BEST HAPPY CHILDREN'S DAY GREETING CARD ! F/L
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