American Coot

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Often overlooked (I often do), these guys have some striking characteristics ... just take a look at that eye!

Shooting Info:
Canon 5D3 | 500 f/4 II
1/2000" | f/6.3 | ISO 800

Removed a second catchlight and cleaned up a blue patch above the head with the clone stamp tool.

[Troy Lim]

Nice exposure on this guy.

[Randall Farhy]

Agree with Troy- the bill, eye and darker tones are well represented.

[Marina Scarr]

Great job on exposure here. Love all the details in the black feathers. The pose and water are very nice.

[Satish Ranadive]

Fantastic image. Very nice pose, great details and superb fine sharpness in blacks. Love the clean smooth beak, eye and water reflection on breast.
Lovely water too.

Regards,
Satish.

[Doug Brown]

You nailed the exposure and sharpness. I wouldn't have minded if the bill was clear of the feathers, but still a strong image!

[vishaljadhav]

Often most ignored once make very interesting subjects.
You have made this look smashing lovely
i love the IQ and the exposure is what is most impressive in here
you have nailed it perfectly and made a great image of a common bird.