Sometimes you just have to be in the right place at the right time. Like a couple of weeks ago at Orlando Wetlands Park, when the rising sun glimmered through fog just as some Great Egrets started thinking about springtime. The scene in front of me was pure magic!
At first I saw this one Great Egret, posed in the golden light.
The water and the fog simply shimmered with sunlight. Then a second egret decided that I needed a flight shot in this beautiful setting. Such an obliging bird!
He flew to join the first bird, showing off a little on his landing. I think these birds already had courtship on their minds!
So even though it was 40 degrees out (feels like 35, but who was counting?), I considered this a sign that springtime is just around the corner. Pretty soon I’ll be returning to this same spot to observe nest-building and cute tiny chicks. I can’t wait!
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5 thoughts on “Golden Hour at Orlando Wetlands”
Gorgeous!
Thanks!
Timing is one thing. Knowing how best to use the tools at one’s disposal to capture the event is another. Your expertise resulted in the rest of us being able to marvel at Nature’s incredible display.
Thank you.
That’s very kind, thank you! It was a gorgeous moment while it lasted
These are stunning photos, thanks for sharing!
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