A Great Egret (Ardea Alba Modesta) on the shores of the Swan River with the neon lights of Perth's skyscrapers reflected in the dark water. As dusk enveloped the river, the egret was drawn towards the bright lights under the Narrows Bridge that enabled him to fish long after the sun had set. After watching the egret for sometime, I noticed that every few minutes it would walk to the shore and stand still for a few seconds. As I did not have a flash with me, I had to wait until the egret went about his now familiar routine until I was eventually able to press the shutter and capture the egret in a perfectly still pose for the duration of the one second exposure. For me, this image is all about wildlife's adaptability and ability to thrive despite the city's encroachment on their natural environment.

This is a limited edition print with a print run of 100.

Ref: ALE10

Location: Perth, Western Australia

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Limited Edition 45x35cm - AU$750.00