Pheasant-tailed Jacana in flight

[Romy Ocon]

Got this Hydrophasianus chirurgus in breeding plumage at Candaba wetlands (Philippines) a few days ago.... I've been trying to get it in flight since 2004. :)

1DM2 + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, f/7.1, 1/2000 sec, ISO 320, manual exposure in available light, Manfrotto 475B/3421 support

Regards,

Romy

[KK Hui]

Great flight pose of this species, Romy!
Love the down stroke ...

[Sudhir Shivaram]

Lovely capture. Like the details and the exposure here.

[Kaushik Balakumar]

Beauty of an image. Sharp - & good details. Wud've liked to see some space in front & bottom.

[Sid Garige]

Excellent job Romy. Great eye contact and perfect wing position.

[Doug Brown]

Stunning image Romy! Perfect wing position and eye contact!

[Nagesh Mula]

An amazing flying shot!!.

[Alex Vargas]

Cool shot as it was dressing its best! ;)