Just a few minutes before the sun set on the Ridgefield NWR, Dec. 6, 2016, a Great Egret does, sort of, what I wanted him to do, and that is to fly over the water so I could get a reflection. He made a good effort and I thank him (or her)!
Canon 7D Mark II, 1/1250, f4, ISO 640, 500mm, 4:12 p.m.