The Snowy Egret is a favorite of mine. Some find them fierce looking while others see them as beautiful. To me, they are a regal and stunning exploration of contrasts in yellow, black and white.

Always a welcome sight when they migrate through the NorthEast, I never feel like I have seen them enough. However, in Sanibel, I found them prolifically abundant.

In this study of its face, I find all the elements from above.
Shoot Date: February 13, 2015
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Aperture priority ¹⁄₁₆₀₀ sec at f/6.3 0 EV
Lens: TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011 @ 600 mm
ISO: 200