Mike! ::gasp of shock:: you let Rita beat you with that low end Canon of hers! See?!!!...you should have bought a Nikon...hahaha! A stunning photo nonetheless and you should be very proud!!!
Wonderful shot. I really like the lighting - it's perfect. The blurred background helps keep my focus on the Egret. Well done and good luck in the challenge.
An extraordinarily difficult subject and composition. I *hate* taking shots of white birds, even less in sunlight, and can't imagine trying to capture one in flight. An amazing capture! I'm sure it'll be under-appreciated, so just allow me to state how thoroughly impressed I am with this image! 8