Bolsa Chica Lagoon and Great Egret

Nikon D1h, 18-35mm f/4.5-5.6, Matrix Metering, 1/250, f/4.5, ISO 200, SB-28DX, -1.7ev, Better Beamer Flash Extender, RAW Format, Auto WB, Auto Tone, Handheld.

I like this image because the Egret anchors the image while being a small portion of the overall composition. I highlighted the bird with my flash so that it would be much brighter against the darker marsh.