Fight for the territory - (Egretta alba)

Fight for the territory - (Egretta alba)

I photographed at dawn, against the light, these two herons (Egretta alba), fighting for the territory. Nikon D850, Sigma supertele 300-800mm, f / 6.3, 1/2500 sec, ISO 160. Thanks for your comments

Giangiorgio...A fight in the form of a dance competition with your trademark golden curtain as backdrop.Excellent/spectacular as always my friend!Bravo et salutations-Laurent

Grazie mille Laurent for your generous comment, I am glad you liked and appreciated this shot, ciao Giangiorgio

Excellent shot, Giangiorgio! They quarrel very expressively and convincingly! Golden genre bird life scene! Delight! Sincerely, Tatiana

Tatiana, I am glad you liked and appreciated this photo, many thanks for your interesting comment and generous compliments, ciao Giangiorgio

Bravo, mio caro amico! One more amazing photo, old gold except the black silhouettes of the herons frozen in time by the camera of the master of bird photography, Giangiorgio Crisponi! My sincere compliments! PDE

Gorgeous! It is always a pleasure when you post one of your exquisite golden images. Thank you.

Grazie mille Pierre for your interesting observations and brilliant compliments, glad you liked it, ciao Giangiorgio

Michael, I am grateful for the words you expressed, I am glad you liked and appreciated this photo, ciao Giangiorgio

such a stunning gold and black image- impressive the distance involved as well!

Terrific shot! Overall tone just great! (Who won the fight?)

Gregory and Verena, your comments are highly appreciated, ciao Giangiorgio

Warren, I am glad you liked and appreciated this photo,( the heron on the left won the fight), ciao Giangiorgio

Hi Giangiorgio,

 

seeing the thumbnail I immediately knew this was yours; two egrets against the golden light of morning, the subject is special and so is your execution of the shot. Impeccable vision, timing and craft so few people could bring to the table. Kind regards, Vincent

Vincent I am glad you liked and appreciated it, many thanks for your beautiful generous comment, ciao Giangiorgio

Beautiful scene! Best, Tina

Thanks a lot, Tina for your visit and kind comment, I am glad you liked and appreciate this photo, ciao Giangiorgio

Giangiorgio, What a remarkable photograph, with superb composition, color, contrast, and drama. It’s amazing how a silhouette can reveal so much emotional detail. All best, Charles

Charles, thank you very much for your appreciation and great commentary of my photo, ciao Giangiorgio

Sempre spettacolari le tue foto. questa sembra una magia.

Grazie mille Sergio per la tua visita e per il bel commento, sono contento ti sia piaciuta e che la hai apprezzata, ciao Giangiorgio

Corteggiamento, magica atmosfera. Applausi !

Giovanni

Giovanni sono contento ti sia piaciuta, ti ringrazio tanto per le tue belle parole, ciao Giangiorgio

This golden light gives a so strong visual impact for this splendid birds in a fight that looks so elegant in a way if I can say. All my best Giangiorgio.

Radu, I am glad you liked it, thank you very much for your wonderful comments and your continued support , ciao Giangiorgio