Keywords:Ardea alba, Chincoteague, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Great Egret, bird, feathers, flight, landing, wading bird, wetland, white, wings, wings spread
Photo Info
Dimensions3000 x 2400
Original file size3.72 MB
Image typeJPEG
Color spacesRGB
Date taken19-May-20 15:06
Date modified20-Jun-20 15:23
Shooting Conditions
Camera makeNIKON CORPORATION
Camera modelNIKON D850
Focal length240 mm
Focal length (35mm)240 mm
Max lens aperturef/5.7
Exposure1/4000 at f/6.3
FlashNot fired
Exposure bias-1 2/3 EV
Exposure modeAuto
Exposure prog.Aperture priority
ISO speedISO 400
Metering modePattern
Great Egret_J1F2593
Touching down after a short flight to a new feeding area, one can see how even the smaller feathers on the underside of the wing are used to form a cup of sorts to catch the air and slow flight, enabling a soft landing.
Location: Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Va.
