Cattle Egret Portrait 1

Alligator Farm - St. Augustine, Florida
April 8th, 2022
On my first trip to Alligator Farm in St. Augustine Florida, I was taken aback by the amount of bird wildlife at such a close distance. Birds have been coming to Alligator farm for years as it is a safe sanctuary for them to breed and raise their young. I call it a Portrait Paradise for photographers. I was able to capture this Cattle Egret just resting on a branch backlit by the early morning sun. I love the light accents of the surrounding evergreens and how they frame the bird so nicely. The backlit glow around the bird creates a nice light element and the hard glow of his beak really complete the shot.
Jay Whipple

I am in my 50's and happily married with 5 daughters from our blended family. I became interested in photography just a few short years ago, much later in life than many but my passion is strong. I started out experimenting with scenic mountain shots, landscapes, flowers and anything nature as being outside is where I am happiest.

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Jay Whipple

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