Coot

[Dvir Barkay]

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A coot in late day light. I know the contrast is a bit harsh, but they are very black birds and the light was strong. I waited quite a bit until I could get a head turn with catchlight. My first Coot.

Sony A77, Tokina 300/4, F/6.3, ISO 500, 60% of original

[Alexander Krebs]

Hi, this colors are quite normal for a coot. But I do not like that it is swimming away. Next time just wait a bit longer maybe it comes back?

Cheers


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[Dvir Barkay]

Like I said to get catchlight and to see his red eyes, I had to wait till his head turned away. I do have a profile shot, but even then the head is a bit turned so that his eyes do get the nice light.

[arash_hazeghi]

good low shooting angle, Alex is right, the main issue is the bird angled away from us. Some blacks have lost detail.

TFS

[Dvir Barkay]

Thanks Arash, I will try posting the more profile shot, see if you guys like it better.