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This Great White Egret was photographed in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. The area is famous for the large migrating bird populations in the winter. He was quite cooperative. A small aperture and moderate fill flash allowed the background to fall to black. The angle of the sun "grazed" the egret showing detail in the feathers and the curvature of the eye. The shadows are from an overhanging tree.

Chris was born in southern Delaware in 1960. As a teenager he began studying maps of Florida and dreamed of exploring the state and it’s natural treasures. In the early 1980’s he moved to Central Florida. During his travels throughout the state he discovered the beauty of it’s swamps, prairies, springs, rivers and lakes. This led to an interest in photography and it’s ability to document his adventures. He also developed an interest in astronomy. He studied the work of Ansel Adams and his “zone” system as well as the works of the his colleges in the “f 64 club” of art photographers. It became apparent that researching the accomplishments of painters would also be beneficial. Chris began to establish his own style, a fusion of art and...