Swimming Virginia Rail

[dankearl]

Taken last summer, one off my favorite photos from 2019 or ever really, as I have never
seen another like this... I may have posted before, apologize if I did..

D500, 300 f2.8, f4, 1/1600, iso400

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[Bill Dix]

If you posted it before I certainly didn't see it, and I surely would have remembered. This is stunning and I can see why it's a favorite. The subject is unique - I've never seen a swimming rail - and the techs look great. Lovely color and reflection. Congratulations!

[David Roach]

This is the definition of opportunity meeting preparation.... Just sublime in my book. TFS

[Ian McLachlan]

Very beautiful, David said it all. Did you think about taking out the blue vertical ?

[Krishna Prasad kotti]

Very nice Colors, Unfortunately eye is not sharp, probably due to motion blur.

TFS

[Jonathan Ashton]

No need for apologies this is beautiful, I wouldn't be at all surprised if many viewers look at this and wish they had been presented with a similar opportunity. I have looked at the image several times now and it just gets better! The colours are to die for and the reflection just couldn't have been better.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I have only seen one rail swimming, and that was behind some thick cattails, so this is a treat to see out in the open. Sweet reflection too. I love that little white-lined tail.

[John Mack]

Nice to see the rail in the open and swimming! Love the color in the water.