Great Egret Youth T-Shirt

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This image captures a great egret on some driftwood in Eagle Lake in Lassen County, California, USA. Egrets wade in shallower water catching small aquatic animals such as fish and frogs. They are very adept at holding perfectly still until unsuspecting prey ventures past. With a stab of the beak at a speed you’d never expect possible with that long neck they have a meal in a flash. They are also quite timid toward humans in my experience and I was fortunate to see this one before it saw me and get in a position where I was camouflaged by some reeds not terribly far away. I watched it for a time hoping to see it catch lunch but apparently it wasn’t hungry or nothing presented itself. Still, it was wonderful to just watch the beautiful creature for a time.

First of all, thank you for stopping by my little gallery. Whether you're a fellow artist, potential buyer, or a casual observer, I'm glad something made you want to take a look at my work. I've appreciated fine photography of all types for as long as I remember. I suspect it is at least partially hereditary as my parents met while each was involved in photographic pursuits for the US Navy (mom in the darkroom and dad in the field). Since my first instant film camera as an adolescent, I've always had a passion for photography and a real appreciation for what goes in to making a truly fine image. In 2018 I was able to retire from a professional career that provided a good livelihood for my family but, if I'm honest, left much to be...