Snowy Egret

Nikon D60~ 55/200
Mexico Jan/2009
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Length: 22 to 26 inches Wingspan: 46 inches Seasonality: Summer / Migrant
ID Keys: Black legs with contrasting yellow feet, black bill, all white plumage
The elegant snowy egret was killed by the thousands in the 1800’s for its long, lacy breeding plumage, which was used for women’s hats and other clothing. It has recovered both in range and numbers since that time. Of the white egrets found in South Dakota, the Snowy Egret can be identified by its size (smaller than the Great Egret), it’s yellow feet contrasting with black legs. See the Identification Tips page for differentiating among the white Egrets and Herons in the state.
Habitat: Prefers large sloughs or marshes, sometimes edges of ponds or lakes.
Diet: Varies, but includes fish, crustaceans, insects, frogs, lizards, snakes, rodents, snails, and worms.
Behavior: Uses a variety of foraging techniques. They will often actively wade through shallow waters, chasing prey that is startled by the movement. They will also stand still in shallow water, waiting for prey to approach. Snowy Egrets will also forage on dry land, usually in search of insects.
Nesting: June and July
Breeding Map: Breeding bird survey map
Song: Generally silent
Migration: Birds in the interior of the country migrate to U.S. coastal areas, Mexico, and Central America in the fall.
Similar Species: Cattle Egret, Great Egret, immature Little Blue Heron. See Identification Tips for differentiating between these species.
Conservation Status: Expanding range to the north and increasing population in recent decades. Numbers are still far below historical levels, however.
1520 views as of 11-09 as required I write here by the 500+ group.
Snowy Egret belongs to the following groups:
Hall of Fame for artist of animal images, The 500+ Viewings Group and The Woman Photographer **7 Submissions a week only please** Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Carol Barona
FANTASTIC! Instant FAV! Stunning capture LJ…
LjMaxx replied
Hi Carol..Thank you!!! Also for your earlier comment on “Leonardo” too..:)))))
DevineDayDreams
Love the reflection!!! Wonderfully captured! :)
LjMaxx replied
Hey Daisy.. T.Y.!!!
kathy s gillen...
WOW !!! stunning capture
LjMaxx replied
So appreciate your commenting Kathy~
Shaun Whiteman
Wow wow wow, stunning shot!! Beautiful!
LjMaxx replied
Triple Wow’s- Cool!!! Thanks Shaun~
BigD
Fantastic capture, LJ
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much BigD~
annalisa56
Fabulous capture !!!!!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Annalisa.. T.Y. very much!
Svetlana Sewell
Beautiful bird and stunning shot!
LjMaxx replied
Hello Svetlana.. Many Thanks to you here!
Marvin Collins
Gorgeous image, excellent processing, I love it. an instant fav!!!!
LjMaxx replied
Well Marvin. This comment just pleases me more than you know.. T.Y. :)))
RickF
Beautiful Capture! Wow
LjMaxx replied
Hey Rick.. Many Thanks to you here~ :)
cherylc1
Wow~ gorgeous capture and reflection!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks CHeryl! Just love this spot in Mexico~
Wendi Donaldson
A beautiful shot, Lj…..the reflection is brilliant!! well done girl!
LjMaxx replied
So pleased for this comment Wendi.. Thank you!!! :)
mrscarlotta
I am with Marvin on this one my gorgeous LJ, xxxxxxxxxxxxx
LjMaxx replied
Hey Carlotta. Thanks so much!!! :) oxo
rmenaker
great stuff, as always. i am always so impressed by your work.
LjMaxx replied
Your very kind Rmenaker. I am grateful for it too~ :)
Scott Bricker
an extraordinary image, Lj! love the reflection….
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Scott! :)
Joe Thill
Beautiful work Lj. Love the treatment. Great reflection. Have a great Earth Day!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Joe.. Many Thanks.. Happy Earth day to you too~ :)))
jesika
A lovely shot. the blurred surround really adds to the image & impact
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LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Jesika.. I enjoyed all the many birds there this day~ :)
Kathy Nairn
Beautiful subject and effect. I love my 55/200. You’ve mastered it! :)
LjMaxx replied
Hi Knairn.. Many Thanks to you. I do like this lens. Still researching some new ones too… :)
Virginia N. Fred
Aswesome capture
LjMaxx replied
Hi Virginia. Thank you very much here~ :)
Deborah H. Ben...
Stunning!!!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Deb!!!
Phillip Weyers
Gorgeous bird … and wonderful capture.
LjMaxx replied
Hello Phillip.. Many Thanks to you here~ :)
Ginny York
This is beautiful LJ! Love the reflection.
LjMaxx replied
Hi my dear friend.. Thank you. When I went this past Jan to Mexico.. Great spot I found with many many species o birds. all hangng out together. :)))
Kate Adams
Beautiful colour and contrast, wonderful subject – love the treatment – stunning Lj!!! inst fav.
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Kate!!! SO appreciate this comment~ :)
Bunny Clarke
What a superb and dreamy capture.
LjMaxx replied
Hi Bunny… So pleased for your commenting.. Thanks. :)
David Murphy
Beautiful work!!
LjMaxx replied
Hi David.. Many Thanks to you here~ :)))
Carol Lewsley
Awesome capture Lj. Carol
LjMaxx replied
Hey Carol. Thank you! :)
Paul Scarsella
gorgeous capture – awesome reflections!!!
LjMaxx replied
Hello Paul.. Thanks.. Glad you stopped on by here.. :)))
Marjorie Wallace
What a beautiful capture!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Marjorie.. Many Thanks! :)
vadim19
Wonderful work!
LjMaxx replied
Hello Vadim.. Thanks so much for commenting here.. :)
Nancy Polanski
Oh my good gosh! This is outstanding, Lj! Pat yourself on the back! It is gorgeous!!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Nancy… ok! Hahahahah.. No.. kidding.. Thanks so much.. I had a great time this day.. Whales, birds & grand weather conditions. Hummm.. perfect day for me.. :)))
Joseph Rieg
LJ, this is a fantastic capture of the egret.
LjMaxx replied
Thank you Joseph! :)
ItsCoops
Best photo of an Egret I have seen, well done.
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much here Juanita!
ItsCoops
Best photo of an Egret I have seen, well done.
Robin D. Overacre
that would make a great card! Love the reflection LJ. right on!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Robin.. Thanks.. Good ole Mexico! :)
Susan Bergstrom
Stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Susuan.. Thanks.. :)))
kreesor
Gorgeous capture Lj!! :)
LjMaxx replied
Good morning Keith. T.Y…..twice.. :)))
lorilee
This is sooooo beautiful – like a dream!!!!!!!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Lori. Thanks very much for commenting here. I really appreciate it~ :)
mltrue
fantastic!!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Mltrue!
Lynn Bawden
What a great shot. Beautiful Snowy Egret with a beautiful reflection, LJ…Lynn
LjMaxx replied
Good morning Lynn. Many Thanks to you here.. :)
Al Bourassa
Great timing LJ!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Al.. He was fishing for lunch.. :)
Victoria Sheldon
Beautiful capture.
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Victoria.. :)
Beve Brown-Clark
Exceptional!!! Lovely reflection…does it get any better…think not!
LjMaxx replied
Your very kind Beve.. Thank you! :)
ildilazar
Gorgeous capture!
LjMaxx replied
Appreciate your commenting here ildilazar.. Thanks! :)
Jane Marin
Wonderful capture! Love your work!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Jane. I really appreciate your commenting ..:)
Sharon Mau
This is a beautiful image!!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Sharon.. Many Thanks to you here.. :)
Debbie Roelle
Beautiful, I love the reflection of the bird, and the softness that picture has.
LjMaxx replied
Thank you Debbie. I am glad you liked this & commented.. :)))
LjMaxx replied
Thank you Debbie. I am glad you liked this & commented.. :)))
David Clarke
Beautiful, restful image, Lj
LjMaxx replied
Hi David.. Many Thanks to you here.:)
Sharon Johnstone
WOW!!, very beautiful!!!!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Sharon!!! :)
melant1017
I love the mood on this one LJ, very nice my friend :-) Such a beautiful bird!
~A
LjMaxx replied
Yes a lovely bird. One you have taken many fine images of too. Thanks Antonio!!! :)
Gregg Williams
Truly wonderful, has a dreamy feel to it. I love these birds. Great work LJ.
LjMaxx replied
Hi Gregg.. Many Thanks to you here~ :)
Imber
Wow! Superb work!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much for commenting here Imber.. :)
Béla Török
Excellent work, LJ!
LjMaxx replied
Hello handsome Bela. Many Thanks to you here~ :)
Symmetry45
Very beautiful work sweetie.
LjMaxx replied
So diff to see this as your name. Thanks so much for commenting on my Snowy Egret Steve. :)))
kenspics
Awesome photo of a gorgeous bird!!!
Excellent commentary as well.. thank you for sharing!!!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Ken.. Thanks… Really appreciate it. II enjoyed learning more about them too.. ..:)
Renee Dawson
Picture perfect. Outstanding photograph!
LjMaxx replied
Thank so much Renee!!! :)
Louise Robinson
Absolutely stunniung!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Louise. Many Thanks for commenting here. :)))
rdotter
Fantastic shot, LJ! You soar with the eagles, my friend.
LjMaxx replied
Hi… Thanks Dog.. If I soar. it is right along side you..:)))) So pleased to see your name here tonight. Long day at work and then this nice surprise. oxo
maxy
A kissing reflection! Very very cool! Love this – the egret is so beautiful as the light touches the feathers giving it a lovely “he’s a star” glow!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Maxy!!! It is a fine looking bird.. White is often hard for me but this one came out better~ :)
MichaelTravis
What a fantastic bird and beautiful shot ! I love being around the big water
or backwoods swamps where these birds hangout.It’s beautiful.Thanks for
sharing hon.MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMWA!
LjMaxx replied
Well your the sweetest guy in the world Michael. Thank you! Share with you anytime~
Barbara Brown
This is lovely!!
LjMaxx replied
Thank you Barbara! :)
Lois Bryan
HOLY COW, LJ!!!!!!!!! This is EXTRAORDINARY!!!!!!!!! Oh, hubba-hubba!!!!!! WOOOO HOOOOO!!!!!!! Honey, this is completely magnificent!!!!!!!!!! One of those shots that I hope YOU buy a print of and hang with pride in your own home!!!!!!! Oh, honey, I’ve actually got goosebumps!!!!! Well Done!!!!! Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LjMaxx replied
Awwwwwwwwwww.. that was so nice to say Lois. Thank you. I did print from here as a gift for a friend. I think they will like it. They olove this bird. so. this one was for them.. So very pleased for your comment.. :)))
Lois Bryan
... soon as the economy turns around … I’ll be back to get a copy for myself, lol!!!!!
SarahAnn
beautiful work here. This would be so cool on a mirror
LjMaxx replied
Hi Sarah! Thank you dear girl. Nice to see your name appear on my screan tonight..:)))
LjMaxx replied
screen.. opps.. typo..:)
SarahAnn
beautiful work here. This would be so cool on a mirror
SarahAnn
beautiful work here. This would be so cool on a mirror
John44
Perfect perfect !
TFS
John
LjMaxx replied
Hi John.. Thanks so much. Glad you took a look here… Wish I knew what TFS stood for.. Hummmmmmmm.. :)
billfox256
A beautiful picture – beautifully photographed. Bill
LjMaxx replied
Many Thanks to you Bill… :)
mlynnd
Beautiful! Love the soft reflection in the water.
LjMaxx replied
Hi Lynn. Thanks so much.. Glad you stopped by! :)
trueblvr
This is fabulous, I think he thinks he is in love. Di
LjMaxx replied
I think mabie your right True. Thanks so much for commenting here. :)
cdudak
LJ this is awesome, love the whole look and feel of the shot….instant favorite
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Kay. Really appreciate the Fav too!!! :)
robpixaday
Grace, serenity, beauty…........absolutely amazing!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Miss Robin,. Many Thanks to you dear girl! :)
Scott d'Almeida
incredible capture.
solareclips~Ju...
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Solareclips… My 1st feature in this group since I signed up with RB.. Huge surprise.. Delightful too! :)
saseoche
Stunning and awesome image!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Saseoche.. Many Thanks to you here.. :)
Karen Tillotson
Extraordinary image!
LjMaxx replied
Thank you Karen! :)
Sharon Mau
Congratulations on your feature in Dimensions
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Sharon… So pleased to see this here this morning.. :)))
John Beamish
Wonderful image.
LjMaxx replied
T.Y. so much John! :)
John44
dear LJ
If you tell me what Lj stands for I will tell Tfs
deal ?
smile.. noo..its ok
Thanks For Sharing = T F S
LjMaxx replied
I just might do that John… Thanks.. I got it down now.. TFS.. cool~ :)
Mark Lee
WOW!!! Nice Shot :)
LjMaxx replied
Hi Mark.. Many Thanks! :)
Tomas Abreu
Beautiful image…
LjMaxx replied
Pleased you liked it Tomas.. T.Y.~ :)
Karl Davis
Fantastic shot/capture.
LjMaxx replied
Thank you Karl~ :)
lacewren
narcisse his own reflect did kisse. did handsome ever pay for this beautiful portrait, or just fly off with a bill full of fish?
LjMaxx replied
He ate as though he was at festival! Thanks so much for commenting here. :)
Anthony Hedger
How did I miss this beautiful shot Lj? I am sorry. It is stunning the soft edges makes it fantastic
LjMaxx replied
I dint know Anthony. I was kinda wondering….. Hahahah.. Kidding ya.. So pleased you like this. Means alot to me when you do!T.Y… :)
Cheryl Lunde
I agree with Anthony LJ, how did I miss this also! Absolutely stunning capture. An instant fave for sure!
LjMaxx replied
Thank you soooo much Cheryl. Pleased you liked it. :)
Jennifer Woodward
such a stunning shot – love the serene feel! :-)
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much here Jennifer. Pleased you stopped by~ :)
Rosy Kueng
Lj, this is absolutely marvelous!
Great composed, beautiful lighting and a wonderful bird :))
love the reflections and the dreamy look….
LjMaxx replied
Hi Rosy. Hope u r well & good.. Thanks so much here.. I appreciate it.. :)))
LudaNayvelt
just perfect
LjMaxx replied
Thank you Luda! :)
brianboyce50
Simply magical.
LjMaxx replied
Hi BB50.. Many Thanks for your commenting here. :)))
Nature's Realm
This is stunning! The composition, reflection, lighting…perfect. – Dennis
LjMaxx replied
Hi Dennis.. So pleased for this comment.. Thank you~ :)
Pasc
Simply love it :). Wonderful work
LjMaxx replied
My apologies for lateness. Thanks so much for your comment on this shot~ :)
WJPhotography
gorgeous capture
LjMaxx replied
My apologies for lateness in reply. Thanks so much for your comment on this shot~ :)
zooreka
How Cool…. I only mentioned to Bunny last night that I recall a black beaked variety of Egret here on the Madre De Dios River…. How very cool that you read my mind again hon! :)
There is something in excess of 230 bird species to be found on the Madre de Dios… 5 varieties of Woodpecker, 3 varieties of Cuckoo, wild turkeys, countless birds of prey, Makaws, Parrots, Egrets, Goatsins…. Even for a non bird nut like myself I loved it….
bill oneil
beautiful as always LJ.
LjMaxx replied
My apologies for lateness in this reply. Thanks so much for your comment on this shot~ :)
Luca Renoldi
fantastic capture
LjMaxx replied
Hi Luca. Many Thanks to you here.. Sorry so late.. Missed it… :)
paolo1955
Wonderfully composed image and well captured
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Paolo. Sorry so late to reply. Missed this.. :)
Paul Kavsak
Beautiful composition, perspective and lighting!
LjMaxx replied
My apologies for lateness in reply here Paul. Thanks so much for your comment on this shot~ :)
Kaliquo
Beautiful capture! Egrets are lovely birds and sooo quiet.
LjMaxx replied
So sorry I am late on this reply. I missed it for some reason.. Thank you for this comment.. :)))
Martin Dingli
Wonderful work
LjMaxx replied
My apologies for lateness in reply. . Thanks so much for your comment on this shot~ :)
Via Roma
Beautiful foto…
LjMaxx replied
My apologies for lateness to your comment Via. Thanks so much for your comment on this shot~ :)
PPPhotoArt
absolutely beautiful image LJ gorgeous in every way!!!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much P.. Sorry so late. I messed up on this one by missing a few days here.. :))
JennyDean
fantastic shot!
LjMaxx replied
My apologies for lateness in reply Jenny. Thanks so much for your comment on this shot~ :)
doreen01
Splendid image Lj!!! Love it!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much for commenting here Doreen.. :)
FelicityB
This picture is a real beauty, no wonder so many other people think so too!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Felicity.. Can’t Thank you enough for your time and comments let.. :)))
Gabriel Popa
This is Magic ….
LjMaxx replied
A small non ruined spot in Mexico called Punta Mita. They still stake thier boats with ropes into the sand. Wonderful people and the variety of gathered birds was amazing.. I spent the day there alone in complete delightful peace amongst them. This Snowy Egret in pure white was as graceful a bird as I have ever seen.. Incredible fishing skills too. One after another.. :)))
CanDuCreations
I missed this excellent, very beautiful work
LjMaxx replied
Thanks for cking this out Thea.. :)))
Mika
Congratulations on placing in the top 10 in MBN Birds challenge! Awesome capture
could you please add it to the group so we can feature it? Please
LjMaxx replied
I did? Thats awesome.. Sure I will. Thanks so much Mika!!! :)
richeb
Excellent picture!
Very in formative notes.
joyousmoon
Simply stunning! Congratulations on your Feature~
artisandelimage
gorgeous simplicity, a visual poetry…
my best, francis.
cieloverde
Preciosa captura !
Trish Woodford
Stunning shot, I like everything about it!
John44
Nice focus… very beautiful colors…
very beautiful image…
well done
xx
John
Mia1
Superb shot. Wow. Awesome reflection. Love it. :o)
Tracy Faught
Very beautiful! Great color and light and that reflection is amazing!
Tracy Faught
Very beautiful! Great color and light and that reflection is amazing!
mlynnd
Awesome image. Instant favorite!
Lyle Hatch
That’s amazing! What a wonderful photograph in any size or shape!!
Rajdev D
cool creative work, very lovely. Your portfolio is just great.
Steve Buffington
Amazing shot. You got my vote in the challenge. Good luck.
Mary Campbell
I take alot of egret pictures but this is one of the best I’ve seen. Great job.
Shoaib .
beautiful shot lj !
neogolas
Absolutly beeeautiful,love-it.
Lori Peters
This is outstanding work. A beautiful bird and such a lovely picture. xo
valzart
WoW! watta shot sweetheART absolutely brilliant photography ;} happy hippy hugglez
bigbear2311
This is really quite good. Stunning image!! You put National Geographic to shame!
Svetlana Sewell
Stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wayne Cook
Lovely, lovely image….
Lucindawind
this is gorgeous ! very beautiful
SNAPPYDAVE
fantastic and pure
SueAnne
WOWee, this is so beautiful…........ You got everything just right
Natalie Willemse
This is beautiful!!!
Robin D. Overacre
Like the reflection on this very much. Much a beautiful card. Great as always my friend!
Hannah Fenton-...
Jen Ryan
chijude
I just love the d o f in this shot lj. Can see why it has been acknowledged!! Congrats
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much here!!!
bigbear2311
this is too good!!! You put National Geographic to shame!!!
LjMaxx replied
Your so sweet Bear… Thanks.. N.G.. well… I only wish…............. :)
helmutk
Great shot !!!!!!!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Helmutk.. Hope u r well & good.. Thanks so much for this comment~ :)
Kim Davitt
This is beautiful
LjMaxx replied
T.Y. Kim.. Sorry so late to reply.. I was away & missed some here. ~:)
Von McKnelly
My goodness it took me 4.2 mins to scroll down from this wonderful image to leave a comment.
This lovely needs to be published in every mag on the planet!!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Von.. Sorry so late in my reply. I messed up some while away I guess. So pleased it took you 4.2 mins to scroll down.. hahahaha.. Your so fun. Thanks for this comemnt too! :) Lj
ps.. I entered this into a off site contest.. I have made it to the next round of voting.. Sept. will be the results. Wish me luck
PhotoAvenue
Wow….very beautiful work…..awesome colors and light !
LjMaxx replied
Thanks P.A. Sorry for the late response.. I was away and got off kilt on my replies.. Quite grateful for this comment.. ~:)
Lyn Evans
What a fantastic capture!!!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Lyn. Sorry for the late response.. I was away and got off kilt on my replies.. Quite grateful for this comment.. ~:)
Kevin Skinner
This is just wonderful. Another one for the favourites :-)
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Kevin. Sorry for the late response.. I was away and got off kilt on my replies.. Quite grateful for this comment.. ~:)
Kasia-D
Beautiful, soft capture with that great reflection.
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Kasia… Sorry for the late response.. I was away and got off kilt on my replies.. Quite grateful for this comment.. ~:)
John44
Max..
Another one of your wonderful capture of your nice country. I like the POV
John
LjMaxx replied
Thanks John.. Sorry so late to reply. I was in Mexico and missed this.. I also took this shot on my last trip to M in Jan 09’.. The Whales were there at that time of year and I just had to go see them.. lol.. Many Thanks!
StopComplaining
wow.. nice shot! :D
LjMaxx replied
Thanks S.C. I appreciate your taking the time to comment here. ~:)
Robert Kendall
Simply stunning
LjMaxx replied
Many Thanks Robert!
Malcolm Chant
WOW what a beauty, real perfection
Brilliant shot
Malcolm Chant
OMG what a beautiful image, this is a stunning capture.
Exellent
Malcolm
LjMaxx replied
Hi Malcolm.. Many Thaks here.. I am so pleased that you liked it. ~:)
LjMaxx replied
Thanks not.. Thaks.. Sorry for the typo.. Sticky keys since the wine spill on the keyboard..lol.
Bloodnok
Needs just one word, “BEAUTIFUL”
LjMaxx replied
That one word coming from you is all I need too Bloodnok.. Thank you!
Chris Snyder
What a fantastic shot of this snowy egret. I love how the reflection becomes misty here.
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Chris.. Sorry so late. I messed up. ~:)
Scott Denny
Very nice. Great exposure, lighting, and treatments. Hope you dont mind me adding you to my watchlist.
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Scott.. I am thrilled to have been added to your list.. ~:)
brian pendrey
this is some great image brilliant
LjMaxx replied
Thank you dear Brian~
Hazera Forth
Love this…thank you for posting.
LjMaxx replied
Thank you for commenting H… ~:)
Paul Hamilton ...
amazing shot
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment here Paul. ~:)
dc witmer
stunning shot, love the reflection
LjMaxx replied
Hi DC.. Many Thanks to you here~ :)
Claire Farley
Excellent beautiful work!!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Claire. Many Thanks. Sorry so late.. I goofed up some.. ~:)
Tom Newman
Beautiful shot superbly composed :-)
LjMaxx replied
Hi Tom.. Sorry so late to reply.. I messed up some.. Thank you~ :)
Margot Kiesskalt
Brilliant shot!!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Margot.. Thank you! Sorry so late to reply.. I messed up some.. :)
Rhenastarr
Congrats on all your features for this, most deserving of the honors. It is truly a magnificent capture.
LjMaxx replied
Hey Rhena.. Many Thanks~ :)
Frankie Lassut
Buy it for your wall. Pride of place. Or I’m coming round to kill you (after I’ve stalked you for a while with my long lens…ohhhh yesssss!)
LjMaxx replied
Hey Frankie.. Many Thanks. Yes.. I do have it on my wall already.. Looks great there too if I do say so myself~ How long is your lens anyway?
ldeiter78
Outstanding photo! Love the focus and soft framing of the Egret!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Ideiter… This bird was a joy to watch this day.. ~:)
Antanas
lovely work, well done
Ronald Rockman
Wonderful wonderful wonderful
Cheers Rock
LjMaxx replied
Hi Ronald.. Many Thanks to you here~ :)
Baynanno1
These birds are so beautiful and your capture of the reflection makes the shot doubly beautiful.
LjMaxx replied
I agree Baynanno.. I love thier fluffy hair do’s..lol.. Many Thanks to you for this comment.. ~:)
Andrea Rapisarda
superb capture!!
LjMaxx replied
Hello Andrea. So pleased you ck’d this out. T.Y. ~:)
sendao
wonderful capture!
sendao
wonderful capture!
Jack McCabe
√ awesome!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Jack… very much ~:)
Rajdev D
Fantastic work, so delicate and beautiful.
LjMaxx replied
Hi R… So pleased you liked this one.. I think I had the whole beach with all the water birds all to myself this glorious day of weather in Mexico.. Was the perfect day really.. Thank you! ~:)
autumngirl
Oh, this is absolutely gorgeous! It’s not everyday you get a photo like this one—congrats!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks A.G.. I was lucky this day and all was right with the world.. ~:)))
Indelibly-Yours
Your gallery is stunning!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks I.Y.. Really appreciate your visit.. ~:)
thepaintedsoul
What could I possibly add to this cascading list of comments.This is just a captivating shot, Lj. Absolutely love the soft-focus effect. It makes the egret nearly jump off the screen. Beautifully done. 5 STAR shot. Cheers! TPS
LjMaxx replied
Hello Soul.. Coming from you.. this is a very special comment to me indeed. I am sooo pleased you liked this.. I hope all is going well for you and I think of you often.. Thanks for the 5 stars here my friend.. ~:)))
AmandaH
Great capture… :o)
LjMaxx replied
Hi Amanda. Thank you dear girl~ :)
jwinman
beautifully composed, great capture!
LjMaxx replied
Hello & Many Thanks for your comment.. ~:)))
Rick & Deb Larson
A truly STUNNING capture, instant fave, well done!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ :)
LjMaxx replied
Hi Rick & Deb Larson.. Many Thanks to you both here.. ~:)))
kenspics
Exceptional photography Lj…and a one in a million shot!!!
LjMaxx replied
Hey Ken.. Many Thanks.. I really appreciate your comments.. ~:)
Kent Burton
Exceptional !!! Absolutely gorgeous photograph—a job very well done! – Kent
LjMaxx replied
So pleased you liked this one.. A glorious day alone with the wildlife I had with this Snowy Egret and some other wonderful birds residing in Mexico. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment on my images today Kent.. ~:)))
louisegreen
Absolutely beautiful!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Lousie~
IRISHPIX
Oh so fabulous Maxx~

LjMaxx replied
Hello I.P.. Thanks so much.. This Snowy enterained me for many hrs this day. Pleased you liked this.. ~:)))
RajeevKashyap
beautiful work
LjMaxx replied
Hello Rajeev.. Many Thanks to you here. ~)
David G. Fredr...
Fantastic image Lj A contest winner, a feature, a FAV… Dave
LjMaxx replied
Good morning Dave. So nice to se ya today.. Thanks for the comments left.. I so appreciate them. Have a great rest of holiday weekend too~ :)))
Ian Berry
A lovely photo, well done.
LjMaxx replied
Hi Ian.. Many Thanks to you here ~ :))
Sylvain33
Tres belle photo…i love it
LjMaxx replied
Thank you so much for commenting here Sylvain.. Beautiful words.
brigusser
World class capture…..Perfect.
LjMaxx replied
So pleased for your comment here Brigusser. T.Y.. ~:)
Alexandar T.
Exceptional
LjMaxx replied
Hello Alexandar. Many Thanks to you~ :)
deborah zaragoza
This is SOOOOOOOOOOOOO beautiful LjMaxx !!!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Debbie.. ~:)))
Nancy Chambers
9-8-09
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Nancy. My 1st feature in this group since joining. Have a great day too~ :)
AnaCBStudio
Beautiful shot…I like the reflections!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Ana ~:)
Larry Trupp
My congratulations LJ on your many features here…Commendable work indeed...inst fav
LjMaxx replied
Hello Larry.. Many Thanks here~ :)
Peter Lessey
This is an awesome photograph Lj. love it
Great capture my friend. – Peter
LjMaxx replied
Pleased you liked it and commented Peter.. T.Y.. :))
Tracy Faught
This is such a stunning image! the light and reflection are stunning and the picture is so clear!! GORGEOUS!! Amazing info as well! :]
LjMaxx replied
Hi Tracy., Thanks so much for your comment.. )))
walela
So beautiful!!
LjMaxx replied
Hi W.. Thanks so much here~ :))
Ree Reid
Awesome capture, a real winner, stunning
LjMaxx replied
Hello Ree. Thank you very much for taking the time to comment here.. :))
Aimelle
totally awesome !
LjMaxx replied
T.Y. so much Aimelle.. ~:)
Régis Charpentier
Waoh, there is a lot of redbubble members dreaming to capture one day in their life a picture like yours
Great job
LjMaxx replied
This day was one of the best days I ever had with sea nature in life. Saw a few Humpbacks this day too.. Thanks so much Regis for taking the time to comment here . Really appreciate it~ :)
Tom Newman 22 days ago
Beautiful shot :-)
LjMaxx replied 21 days ago
Hi Tom.. Many Thanks to you here~ :)
foppe47 11 days ago
Beautiful!
Foppe
RC deWinter 10 days ago
Beautifully composed and captured.
LjMaxx replied 7 days ago
Thanks so much for cking out this image RC.. I appreciate it~ :)
Brian Mellor 9 days ago
Wonderful shot…..love the reflection!!
LjMaxx replied 7 days ago
Thanks so much Brian~ :)
Carole Russell 8 days ago
Another stunning image!
LjMaxx replied 7 days ago
Hi Carole.. Many Thanks to you for commenting here~ :)
Steve Sass 4 days ago
absolutely superb! An instant fave…...........
peaceofthenorth 3 days ago
beautiful photo…love the softness ,,,,,well done…..Steve