natgeotravel | INSTAGRAM | SEP 05

A great egret is foraging for small fish along the edge of a lagoon in the vast wetlands of Brazil’s Pantanal. The last light of day illuminates its breeding plumage, but the background is already deep in shade, creating a graphic contrast between bird and place. Follow me @franslanting for more images of wildlife around the world. @natgeo @natgeocreative @thephotosociety #Pantanal #nature #naturelovers #wildlifephotography #nature #beauty #light