This was taken just as I was getting ready to call it a day. There was still light giving the swamp a dark and mysterious look.

I’m fairly sure (without going to check) I had switched out for a shorter lens. This was captured shooting much wider than my long lens will allow.

Getting a close up of this Egret is not near as interesting as a large white bird landing in a dark forbidding swamp.
Totally agree with your last comment! Great contrast and movement.
Gives perspective on just where these places are too.