Just as Grandpa Iggy decided to go for a swim yesterday, I spotted a beautiful Snowy Egret a little further along the water’s edge.
The rather loud sound of Iggy’s belly-flop, alerted the beautiful Ms. Snowy to possible danger and away she flew.
This is my entry for Charlotte’s ‘Feathers on Friday’ challenge, and is also day #6 of my ‘7 Days of Nature’ challenge; thanks to Anna of โUna Vista Di San Fermoโ for inviting me to participate. If you would like to join in, just post a nature photo on seven consecutive days and link to my blog. You can also invite another blogger to take part.
I think the second photo might just qualify for Nancy’s Photo a Weekย Challenge, ‘A Different Focus’, as I seem to have accidentally got the wildflowers more in focus than the bird.
Wishing you all a very happy and relaxing weekend.
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Oooooh! That second shot in mid-flight looks pretty awesome. Great shots buddy.
I was quite chuffed to get the shot. ๐
I love Mr. Snowy’s pony tail! wow, what a great hairdresser he must have, The second shot is great with the focus on the wildflowers – well done, Sylvia ๐
Thanks, Dianne. Love the pony tail too. I wish I could find such a hairdresser. ๐
Loved your compositions, Sylvia! Beautiful bird and bright colors there. ๐
Thanks so much, Nandini. ๐
Where’s Mr. Iggy? Mr. Snowy seems like a wise guy, and I mean that in the nicest way! Have a great weekend, Sylvia. I’ve sent you an email asking a HUGE favor, so I hope you’re still talking to me when the week is over. ๐
Iggy went for a swim. Ms. Snowy didn’t want to share the water with him. ๐
great photos…I see these fellows in Key West and Marco Island…got a photo of one this winter. He was simply walking along the sidewalk, without a care in the world. Wasn’t the least bit concerned when my daughter and I walked past no more than 4 ft away.
Thanks, Heather. They are such lovely birds. ๐
Ms. Snowy is gorgeous in stillness and taking off, too! I love how graceful this one looks, too! You are always brightening my days when I come and visit, Sylvia. hugs xo
Yes, Ms. Snowy is just so lovely to watch, Robin. Thanks for the hugs. ๐ x
It is the least I can do. . . hugs are free! ๐
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Thanks so much, Gislinde. ๐ xx
Beautiful shot of the egret, it is SO white….. quite a stunning bird. Interesting wildlife you have as always.
What a great composition in the first photo Sylvia!
Love how the wind is blowing the feathers in the firs photo Sylvia. Have a wonderful weekend!
Me too. Wish my hair would blow all the same way. ๐
forse hanno un parrucchiere molto abile nello stagno per avere cosรฌ bei capelli i tuoi splendidi esempleri, Sylvie! buon sabato in Florida! ๐
I think I must find that hairdresser and ask her to so something about mine. ๐
Love his “hair” in the first one. ๐
Thanks, Jessica. I’m so envious. ๐
Looking out for one another, very cute. What a show they always put on for you and your camera, Sylvia ๐
Thanks, Mabel. Yes, they never cease to entertain. ๐
She’s a beautiful bird. You’re lucky to live surrounded by so many fascinating creatures, even if most of them are trying to eat each other.
Hahaha I think most of the eating part probably happens after dark. I don’t wish to know what goes on. It would spoil the illusion of paradise on the pond. ๐
Well caught…
Thanks, Pauline. I just got my finger to press in time. ๐
I really like the shot of her (him?) from the back.. It is beautiful!
Thank you so much. ๐
You’ve done it again. Very nice!
Thanks so much, Dan. ๐
Beautiful, Sylvia! Thanks for joining the challenge!
Thanks, Nancy. My pleasure. ๐
Such a beautiful bird! The last time I saw a Snowy Egret was a few years ago in the Caribbean.
Thanks, Charlotte. We have quite a few around here. ๐
Beautiful! I love the first photo particularly of the rippling water as the backdrop to gorgeous Ms Snowy…and then in flight too! I think you have all your creatures, bright and beautiful, ready to pose for you at the ready! You have a wonderful weekend too Sylvia…see you next week ๐ xx
Thanks so much, dear Sherri. Yes, I love photographing all my creatures. xx ๐
Beautiful capture of the snowhite egret.
Thanks so much, Marylou. I almost didn’t get the shot. ๐
great capture, Sylvia. Ms. Snowy is elegantly beautiful! ๐ have a wonderful weekend, too! ๐
Thanks so much, Lola. xx
to catch the taking-wing is certainly a great affair, and on the other pic the ripples, like a corrugated plastic sheet on the water bottom, in contrast to the soft feathers, I like this.
Thank you for your lovely comment. I don’t often manage to catch birds in flight, so i was very pleased with this one, even though Ms. Snowy was a bit out of focus. ๐
as long as you stay on focus the world will go on rotating ๐
I guess it will anyway, without my help. ๐
From now on I’ll call her “the bride”….
Fabulous photos and great model!
That’s a great name, Anna. I love it. ๐
Ms Snowy is rather beautiful – beats dear old Iggy!
Oh dear, poor old Iggy can’t even begin to compete in the beauty stakes. ๐ฆ
Never mind, I’m sure he has character in spades….
That will really comfort him. ๐
I do hope so! ๐
Wow, she’s beautiful. I love the taking flight shot, Sylvia!
Thanks so much, Jill. ๐
Love the developing character line on these bird shots ๐
Thanks, Liz. Glad you did. ๐
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Thanks so much for the link, Cheryl. ๐ xx
Absolutely! Have a great weekend! xx
You capture these beautiful egrets and other wildlfe in your photography so well, Sylvia. Your eye for photographing them is right on target. Well done ….
Issy ๐
Thanks so much, Issy. They are such a pleasure to have around. ๐
Watching and being outdoors with nature is extremely relaxing. ๐