Clapper Rail

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Captured this image back in 2014 at Sandy Hook. It was quite a while before one or two emerged from the tall reeds. This was taken in morning light. C&C welcome.

D700, Nikon 500mm f/4G + 1.4 TC, 1/500s, f 7.1, ISO 320, Gitzo tripod, Wimberley Gimbal head.

Geoffrey




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[Alex Becker]

Nice details, light, and scene here for this guy. The red eye is very striking against the browns. I think the grass on the right of the bird is a nice addition, but I wish the one stalk on the left wasn't intersecting the body so fully, but such is life. nice capture here -- thanks for sharing!

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks Alex.

Geoffrey




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