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Eileen Chorba
Beach Lake, PA, United States
I was watching the Great Egret as it waded near the water’s edge searching for fish, frogs, insects or snakes. Something must have gotten his attention and in an instant, he lifted from the rocks and flew a short distance away. I was very excited that I was able to capture several pictures of this beautiful Great Egret!
Category 5: Birds in Flight
Category: Category 5: Birds in Flight
AWARD WINNER: Category 5: People’s Choice
Elegant & graceful liftoff
Thank you Nancy!
Most beautiful!
Thank you Sue!
Perfect timing!
Thanks Cuz…I really appreciate it!
Fantastic shot
Thanks so much Robert!
This photo captures the beauty and grace of the Great Egret, as stated, “Elegant and Graceful Liftoff.” Beautiful and inspiring. Great photo! This helps me to continue an appreciation and love of nature.
Thanks so much Andrew…hopefully you will get out to take some fantastic nature shots!
Beautiful photo that captured the graceful start of his flight! A special moment!
Thank you Diane!
Beautiful photo showing graceful bird
Thank you Irene!
Beautiful shot of a gorgeous bird. I love to watch them catch their food.
Thanks so much Marie!
Beautiful!!
Thank you Phyllis!
Beautiful! Great shot!!
Thanks so much Margaret!
Stunning capture!
Thank you Virginia!
What a great picture Beautiful!
Thank you Theresa!
Beautiful
Thank you Karen!
Elegant and beautiful
Thanks so much Karen!
So beautiful. It’s a superb picture! Love it.
Thank you so much Alice!
WOW!! Just beautiful. This is called “being in the right place at the right time” (and being a great photographer).
Thank you Pam!
One of my favorites. Beautiful
Thank you Robin!
Great photo !! Beautiful !!
Thanks so much Dave!
Wow super photo. What a great Catch!!!! Love your Work…
Thanks so much Colleen!
Good luck!! I found an eagles nest this morning so I’m heading out now wirh my binocs!
Thank you Bridget…so happy for you to find an Eagle’s nest…is it the southwest nest?
Nice
Thank you Skip!
What a beautiful photo! What a talent you have Eileen!
Thank you Trish for your kind words and also for voting!
Beautiful picture
Thank you Terri!
Beautiful photo, Eileen. Love egrets…Good luck!
Thanks so much Kaye…they are indeed beautiful birds!
Stunning!
Thank you so much!!
So gorgeous, Eileen! Just voted!
Thank you so much Dink! 🙂
Beautiful photo! I can’t wait to visit Pa year!
Thanks so much Nicole!
What a great shot…beautiful❤️
Thanks so much for voting Candy! 🙂
Majestic…..
Thank you Evelyn!
A perfect capture of this graceful bird lifting off.
Thank you Pam! 🙂
Great Picture
Thank you Joe!
Done ! And gorgeous !
Thanks so much Jodi! 🙂
Great shot. You are very talented
Thank you Opal!
Just gorgeous !
Thank you Jan! 🙂
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