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LAPC: Backlit Egret

Posted by lisaonthebeach on

I believe my little beach egret is the perfect subject for Ann-Christine’s photo challenge “backlit“.

I followed this little guy around for quite a while on my final morning beach walk in Santa Barbara.

Different angles changed the lighting, and his antics were fun to watch.

“There in the windy flood of morning
Longing lifted its weight from me,
Lost as a sob in the midst of cheering,
Swept as a sea-bird out to sea.”
~ Sara Teasdale

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  1. Miriam's avatar Miriam says:
    May 5, 2023 at 9:56 pm

    What a character! Lovely shots Lisa.

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    1. lisaonthebeach's avatar lisaonthebeach says:
      May 7, 2023 at 12:04 pm

      Thank you, Miriam!!

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  2. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections says:
    May 6, 2023 at 3:38 am

    Beach shots have a way of making me smile. Well done, Lisa!

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    1. lisaonthebeach's avatar lisaonthebeach says:
      May 7, 2023 at 12:04 pm

      Me too, Frank! Thank you!!

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  3. Toonsarah's avatar Toonsarah says:
    May 6, 2023 at 5:57 am

    I love the way the silhouette shots highlight his feathers!

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    1. lisaonthebeach's avatar lisaonthebeach says:
      May 7, 2023 at 12:03 pm

      Thank you, Sarah! Me too! I liked how the reflection off the water created the silhouette.

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  4. Leya's avatar Leya says:
    May 6, 2023 at 8:59 am

    Ah, great entries – love the feathers standing out!

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    1. lisaonthebeach's avatar lisaonthebeach says:
      May 7, 2023 at 12:02 pm

      Thank you! Yes, I love the feathers!! 😊

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  5. VJ's avatar VJ says:
    May 6, 2023 at 2:03 pm

    Lovely egret!

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    1. lisaonthebeach's avatar lisaonthebeach says:
      May 7, 2023 at 12:02 pm

      Thank you, VJ! 😊

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      1. VJ's avatar VJ says:
        May 8, 2023 at 5:05 am

        Welcome

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  6. Nancy's avatar Nancy says:
    May 7, 2023 at 6:47 pm

    Great shots! I love how the feathers stand out in the two photos.

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    1. lisaonthebeach's avatar lisaonthebeach says:
      May 9, 2023 at 7:40 pm

      Thank you, Nancy! I do too!

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  7. scott walker's avatar scott walker says:
    May 11, 2023 at 10:34 pm

    Dem is some nice birdies

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    1. lisaonthebeach's avatar lisaonthebeach says:
      May 12, 2023 at 8:19 pm

      Well, Hey There! Yes, there were pretty cute!! 😊

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  8. scott walker's avatar scott walker says:
    May 11, 2023 at 10:36 pm

    Dem is some nice birdies

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  9. Naomi's avatar Naomi says:
    May 13, 2023 at 12:30 pm

    Those photos are stunning! You got such great lighting. I especially like the one with his tall neck.

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    1. lisaonthebeach's avatar lisaonthebeach says:
      May 16, 2023 at 7:58 pm

      Thank you, and me too!!

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