Tag Archives: South Carolina

Great Egret, Making A Grand Entrance

Nothing subtle or low key about these birds.

Great Egret, Making A Grand Entrance - click to enlarge
Great Egret, Making A Grand Entrance – click to enlarge

Here the Egret was returning to the nest and making a loud announcement as he arrived.

Great Egret, Making A Grand Entrance - click to enlarge
Great Egret, Making A Grand Entrance – click to enlarge
Great Egret, Making A Grand Entrance - click to enlarge
Great Egret, Making A Grand Entrance – click to enlarge

It’s a wonder he didn’t plow right over his mate sitting on the nest.

Great Egret, Making A Grand Entrance - click to enlarge
Great Egret, Making A Grand Entrance – click to enlarge

 

Formal Garden, Black And White

Landscape is not something I photograph for black and white. Since the top is framed with branches and hanging moss there is no flat sky, which is why avoid shooting these.

Formal Garden, Black And White - click to enlarge
Formal Garden, Black And White – click to enlarge

Besides, I’m not big on structured and formal gardens (or most anything).

Again it looked to work here.