Manas Saha  


HUNTER (KOLKATA, INDIA - JANUARY 2025) by Manas Saha

October 2026 - HUNTER (KOLKATA, INDIA - JANUARY 2025)

About the Image(s)

Cattle egret forages, grasping small insects in its open bill.
Technical Details - 560 mm, 1/800 sec, f/9.0, ISO 320
Camera: Canon 5D EOS 5D MARKIII; Lens: EF 400 mm F5.6L + 1.4x III


7 comments posted




Howard Frank   Howard Frank
Nice sharp capture with great color and texture. You really caught the peak of the action. The only thing I might suggest, is to darken the egrets back just a touch in the upper right corner.   Posted: 10/18/2026 16:12:34
Manas Saha
Thank you.   Posted: 10/25/2026 06:21:43



Yamuni Perera   Yamuni Perera
A nice wildlife action image captured at the perfect moment. The sharp eye, open bill, and visible prey tell a compelling story of survival and behavior. The soft background isolates the subject perfectly, while the natural colors and fine feather detail make this a strong, engaging nature photograph   Posted: 10/19/2026 02:13:35
Manas Saha
Thank you Yamuni for your comments and sight.   Posted: 10/25/2026 06:23:09



Bob Scott   Bob Scott
I think the egret is great with good detail and color and really great detailon the foot. I agree with Howard on toning down the upright. However, I think if there was not a title mentioning an insect that I would easily see it. My first reaction was "Is that egret trying to eat the plant?" Was there a bigger insect there? I th ink I see ant   Posted: 10/19/2026 02:47:05
Manas Saha
Thank you Sir.   Posted: 10/25/2026 06:25:35



Bai Chuang Shyu   Bai Chuang Shyu
This is a wonderful wildlife close-up with excellent capture of a charming behavioural moment: the bird is gathering nesting material. The eye, head, beak, and raised foot are sharply focused. The bright golden-yellow eye stands out beautifully and anchors the viewer's attention.
  Posted: 10/24/2026 10:48:42



 

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