Munchie Time
Finalist - August 2011

© Heather Loewenhardt

Munchie Time<BR>Finalist - August 2011

Uploaded: August 04, 2011

Description

*Animals*

Cattle Egret
Canon EF 70-300mm lens f/7.1 1/2000 sec ISO 400

Comments

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic August 04, 2011

So impressive for its clarity of details that has been possible thru careful exposure and skillful processing. Love the timing to show how this Egret is enjoying the catch of the day. Great photography Heather and this would bag the trophy! #1398554

Ann Coates level-classic August 04, 2011

Wow, spectacular! #9582880

Tiia Vissak August 05, 2011

a beautiful portrait! #9582900

Michelle Alton August 05, 2011

Gosh. I hope she didn't find THAT on a cow! Wonderful capture, and perfectly executed. #9582980

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 05, 2011

Outstanding timing, clarity and close-up, Heather. Perfect! #9583024

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 05, 2011

Great composition, clarity and moment captured! #9583084

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic August 05, 2011

I bet that's a yummy treat for him~ #9583104

Robert R. Goodman August 05, 2011

Hi Heather,That looks good.LOL!!Excellent capture my friend!!!!! #9583368

Gina Cormier August 05, 2011

WOW...Heather...the clarity on this rocks!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!! #9583429

Gina Cormier August 05, 2011

WOW...Heather...the clarity on this rocks!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!! #9583430

Mary K. Robison August 05, 2011

Mmmmmmmm...that's the sound HE's making, Heather!
Excellent capture, composition, light, and details. #9583516

Ron McEwan August 05, 2011

Oh my gosh Heather this is excellent, exceptional detail too.

Like to get my hands on that T-shirt #9583540

Mike Clime August 05, 2011

Wow, what an excellent close up this is, Heather! #9583881

Monnie Ryan August 05, 2011

Amazing detail on this one, Heather - outstanding work! #9583999

Carol L. Fowler August 05, 2011

Yum! Perhaps too many details in this awesome photo! #9584270

John Connolly August 05, 2011

Superb light and detail here Heather! This is a wonderful wildlife capture! #9584351

Tammy Espino August 05, 2011

That is perfect timing :) #9584445

Judy Foxworthy August 05, 2011

Fantastic image, Heather!!! #9584548

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 05, 2011

WOWWWWWWW, phenomenal clarity, detail, lighting, textures, colors, & focus, Heather! A predict a gold medal, my friend!
Wish this were mine!!! #9584586

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 05, 2011

FANTASTIC details in this fabulous capture, Heather! :-) k #9584718

Terry Cervi level-deluxe August 05, 2011

Wow, Heather! This is excellent!! The detail, lighting and color are out of this world beautiful! #9584880

Ray Thoms August 05, 2011

An excellent image Heather....great timing and excellent exposure! #9584913

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe August 05, 2011

WOW Heather...outstanding detail and lighting. Amazing, you can see every little feather. So well done! #9584975

Nancy L. Green level-classic August 05, 2011

OH YUMMY!!! EXCEPTIONAL work here Heather!!! <>< #9584976

Patti Coblentz August 06, 2011

Impeccable detail and close up comp, Heather!! #9585845

Susan Weisensel August 06, 2011

Excellent capture Heather, outstanding detail and that little thing hanging from it's mouth. #9586209

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer August 06, 2011

WOW! What timing! And what amazing portrait, Heather. The exposure and feather details are TOPS!! #9586267

Ellen Hodges August 06, 2011

Absolutely fantastic detail and timing, Heather!!! Beautiful color in the bg, too!! #9586756

Phyllis H. Burchett August 07, 2011

Amazing portrait work with lunch as a bonus! #9587622

Rona L. Schwarz August 07, 2011

Marvelous wildlife portrait, Heather! I love to shoot egrets (although I've never seen cattle egrets) and this is a spectacular - the details, clarity, lighting, and colors are wonderful - and I love the background! #9588787

Carolyn McIntosh August 09, 2011

Don't think much of the lunch menu but it sure is a great photo. Your depot of field is perfect .. the eye and the feathers have great detail. #9594112

Avril Young August 10, 2011

wow, outstanding detailed capture...great timing...a winner.. #9594376

Carolyn McIntosh September 25, 2011

Congrats on this one . . .knew it would go silver at the very least. We are in Naples right now . . just landed . .. Everglades tomorrow. Haven't had time to put up any photos . .. although I am quite tanned already. Have been to Key West. #9691000

Gina Cormier September 25, 2011

Congrats on this beautiful finalist!!! WTG!!! #9691253

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 25, 2011

Congrats on all your many finalists, Heather. I think you hold the record for this month. #9691415

Robert R. Goodman September 25, 2011

A big congratulations,Heather!!! #9691645

Gord MacEachern September 25, 2011

Big congratulations on your wonderful finalists, good luck next round Heather! #9691792

Judy Foxworthy September 25, 2011

Congratulations on your Cattle Egret Finalist and good luck!!! #9691985

Susan Weisensel September 25, 2011

WTG Heather on yet another wonderful finalist. #9692016

Joanna Madloch September 25, 2011

Huge congrats, Heather on the wonderful set of finalists! #9692257

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 25, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist, Heather. #9692269

Liz blahh September 25, 2011

Congrats on your finalist Heather! #9692455

Nikki McDonald level-classic September 25, 2011

Congratulations on this wonderful wildlife finalist, Heather, and on your other three, too. Quite a coup these days :) Well deserved all. #9692745

Kathy Salerni level-classic September 25, 2011

Huge congrats on your beautiful finalists, Heather! #9692935

Ellen Hodges September 25, 2011

Huge congrats on your well deserved fantastic finalists, Heather!!! Very best luck on all of them!!!! Yeah, WTG!!! #9693050

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic September 25, 2011

I knew it, Congrats on this awesome finalist Heather. Here's looking forward to a wonderful win! #9693110

Tiia Vissak September 25, 2011

Congratulations!
#9693386

Mary K. Robison September 25, 2011

Not really surprised to see such a superb capture among the finalists, Heather!
Congratulations to you, and best of luck next level! #9693584

Marilyn Cornwell September 26, 2011

A picture perfect Finalist, Heather! Congratulations! #9694230

Mary Timman September 26, 2011

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist! #9694767

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 26, 2011

You go girl! Great month and it's not over yet either!

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Heather!

jo ann c. #9694941

Renata Gusciora September 26, 2011

Congratulations on your outstanding finalist,Heather!!!:-) #9695002

Judy Foxworthy September 26, 2011

Congratulations!!! #9695037

Patti Coblentz September 26, 2011

Well, congratulations again, my friend...fantastic image and finalist!! #9695726

Karen Celella September 26, 2011

Congratulations on your outstanding finalist, Heather. #9696327

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 26, 2011

Lost count of your finalists, my friend! COngrats once again! #9696850

Amy M. Wilson September 26, 2011

Huge congratulations on your OUTSTANDING Finalist, Heather!! #9696901

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe September 26, 2011

Details galore certainly deserve this Finalist! Well done last month Heather! #9697805

Debra R. Harder September 26, 2011

Excellent details and clarity, Heather! Huge congratulations on another SUPERB finalist! Deb #9697935

Terry Cervi level-deluxe September 26, 2011

Congrats on your stunning finalist, Heather! #9698051

Rona L. Schwarz September 26, 2011

Delighted to see this magnificent wildlife capture again, Heather! Worthy of Gold, to be sure! Big Congrats on the Finalist! #9698191

Merna L. Nobile September 27, 2011


Congratulations!
You’re the kind of person who makes the world a better, brighter place…You worked hard for this, you made it happen, and you have a right to be proud. So enjoy these satisfying moments; you deserve every one! Merna

#9698600

Courtenay Vanderbilt September 27, 2011

Stunning details, Heather! Well deserved Finalist! #9699304

Tammy Espino September 27, 2011

A super finalist! Congrats :) #9701273

Julie Burnett September 28, 2011

Heather, you are so talented, congratulations on all of your well deserved finalists!! #9702696

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic September 28, 2011

Congratulation Heather on this well deserved finalist! Beautiful details. #9703384

Phillip R. Connolly September 28, 2011

Congratulations, Heather! A great capture!

Phil #9703939

Carol Eade level-addict September 30, 2011

Just beautiful, Heather, congratulations on your finalist! #9707803

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