African Jacana

[Dave Barnes]

This species is active in running over the water-lilies and other
aquatic vegetation - hence the popular name of 'Lily-Trotter'.

Camera Model Name Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
Tv (Shutter Speed) 1/1250
Av( Aperture Value ) 5.6
Exposure Compensation +0.67
ISO Speed 400

[Stu Bowie]

Dave, after looking at this, Ive binned mine. Good angle, sharp where it counts, and a good show of those large feet. I like the BG too.

[RichardCurtin]

Agree with the above. Great angle, background. Fill flash might help with detail in the very dark wings.

[Dumay de Boulle]

Top BIF Jacana shot dave. Face is pin and I like the blur in the wings. These are tough to catch in flight (even with the vocalising):D,thats what makes this good

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Dave Great capture !! Sharp and well exposed, don't think you could have given more exposure, love the clearly visible eye and overall feel with that gorgeous bg !!!

... Richard, in this situation any flash would not have helped, the shutter speed would lower the power output to less than a quarter so it would not reach !!

[Dave Barnes]

Thanks to all for looking and for comments.

[Mark Dumbleton]

Super capture Dave. Light a tad hard but I would like one of these in my collection. Great head angle and exposure.

[Dave Barnes]

Thanks Mark.