Friday, June 4, 2010

Monochrome Weekend / Snowy Egrets at Bolsa Chica Wetlands Preserve, California USA

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I posted this photo in color a few days ago and then converted it to black and white.
These Snowy Egrets were delightful to see at the Bolsa Chica Wetlands Preserve in California USA. just a few days ago.
The color version is here.

18 comments:

Carver said...

I love the way the reflection and then the egret and where it is standing work in monochrome. So many layers to this photograph.

Irene said...

Thanks for visiting! Great monochrome picture, but I think I like the color version better ... wish you a great weekend! Irene

Margaret Gosden said...

I love the tonal qualities in this photo - and the egret
is a great capture amidst this splendour!

Living In Williamsburg Virginia said...

This is a great b/w photo. It creates great depth and shadow.

Darryl and Ruth : )

Scott Law said...

I thought this looked familiar, still beautiful, though to be honest I do prefer the color version of this shot.

ruma said...

I am happy I was able to have a look at the noble scenery.

Thank you.
ruma

lina@home sweet home said...

I guess I love both, color and b/w version.

Dharma Shots said...

This looks great in mono and it really is.

Rune Eide said...

Taking off!!! :-)

Unknown said...

another one to enjoy, i love the b&w version.

Gerald (SK14) said...

The colour version captures the depth of the trees but this emphasises the birds and as someone said has great tonal balance.

Martha Z said...

A good choice for converting to monochrome, it works well. If I had to choose, though, I'd pick the color version, I like the rich brown tones in the trees.

Ebie said...

Between tne two, I would choose the colored version, but both have great angle shots!

Inday said...

Nature is always close to my heart. Black and white or colored - they still give away the same beauty for the viewers to admire.

JunieRose2005 said...

This looks great in black and white-also in color!

These are beautiful birds!

Ebie said...

Pssst.... how much sleep did you get?

I am going to have my coffee and bagel now.

fredamans said...

Stunning monochrome!

Dragonstar said...

Nice, but I think it's nicer still in colour.