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Julie L. Brown Photography
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Storm Water Treatment Area 5
Hendry County, Florida 3/28/12
Florida Spring Break Series 2012
To see a larger version of this image, click here .
Cattle Egrets are native to central Africa, and have only been in North America since 1941. They have dramatically expanded their range across Asia, Europe, and the Americas in the last 200 years with the expansion of agriculture worldwide.
I am now a contributor to a multi-author blog called "Focusing On Wildlife" . My first post, "Sharing Nature" , was published on March 5, 2012.
To see my spotlight images, click here .
This photoblog is my nature journal and travelogue. Many of my wildlife images were made in environments impacted by humans. My goal is to feature each animal in a way that allows the viewer to sense the essence of its life in the wild. The purpose of the accompanying narratives is to enhance awareness and appreciation of our natural world, as well as to inspire everyone to protect and care for it.
@Sterre: Thank you very much for the kind comment.
@Ronnie 2¢: You know, Ronnie, I make these images for myself, but it really blows me away to read wonderful comments like yours. I do enjoy sharing my work, and so appreciate your looking at my site every day.
@Anita: I like seeing that too, Anita. Compared to the gangly GBH, the Cattle Egret is quite nimble. Thanks for your comment.
@Alun: Thank you very much for that nice comment Alun. You know, I have yet to enter a competition. Maybe soon...
@Mia McPherson: Thanks Mia!
@Tamara: Yes, I think it turned out well, especially since I was limited in my shooting opportunity and arm movement. I was sitting in the back seat of a car, and the driver did not stop for long. I just had enough room to stick the lens out the window and start shooting as the bird took off. The 400 f5.6L lens that I had on the 7D makes for a light-weight, sharp and fast-focus combination. This was my first time trading in gear. I had held on to my 20D and some other equipment for too long! Thanks for looking at this photo, Tamara.
