Amasagi: The Cattle Egret of Okinawa

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Amasagi: The Cattle Egret of Okinawa

Uploaded: July 02, 2012 02:57:25

Description

In Japan, Cattle Egret are known as Amasagi. Common names around the world include: Elephant Bird, Hippopotamus Egret, Rhinoceros Egret and Buff-Backed Heron. The scientific name would be Bubulcus ibis. Photo taken Jun 30,2012 at 4:09PM with a Pentax K5, tripod, cable release and Sigma 50-500 at 500mm. Contest Category: Animals

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Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 500.00 mm, Model: PENTAX K-5

Comments

Jack Gaskin July 02, 2012

Beautiful Capture

Jack #1472453

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 08, 2012

Perfect timing and what a fabulous capture!

Big congratulations on your awesome f9inalist Michael..wonderful clarity!

jo ann c. #10314264

Ray level-classic December 21, 2013

Outstanding capture, Michael! #10926899

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