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Egrets are so graceful in flight, but they can look awkward when they begin their ascent, just like lumbering passenger airplanes. I took the following photos of egrets taking off last week at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge near Philadelphia Airport.
Egret taking off. Pas de trois?
Egrets taking off
Just across the interstate, airplanes were also taking off every few minutes.
Passenger jet taking off
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Beautiful shots! I’ve seen them taking off, but not from water.
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Thank you, Tiny! I usually go to the marshes for these photos, and have never seen them take off from land.
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That first frame is absolutely MARVELLOUS, Hien ! – such timing ! What shutter speed do you use for bird photography ?
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AND ! – when is your birthday, please ?
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I used 1/1000, M-R.
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Well that certainly explains it !!! 😀
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Amazing captures of the Egrets taking off, Hien! The larger version looks really beautiful!
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Thank you, Amy!
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Stunning!
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Thank you!
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Love your GRACEFUL PICTURES.
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Thank you, Anh Nhi.
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