How to Walk on Water

[Ken Watkins]

African Jacana taken on the banks of the swollen River Kwhai, Botswana, 2nd May 2010.

EOS 1D Mk IV

500mm F4 IS hand-held from vehicle.

F8, ISO 800, 1/1600

[Juan Aragonés]

Very nice light, eye contact and leg´s pose. The light angle is fantastic and I like the habitat with the dew drops (?) in the grass. I would run a noise reduction filter to the BG. :)

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

The Jacanas are such interesting birds and I love the action you captured in this image and the beautiful colors and detail. One of the best Jacana images I have seen. Thanks for sharing.

[Stu Bowie]

Well timed to capture the raised foot, and you were fortunate to get him in the open amonst all the grass. The colours look good.

[Colin Knight]

Only thing I didn't see addressed was sharpness- I would go another round. (But I'm on my work computer so take it with a grain of salt :))

Love how you got him in mid stride!

[Ken Watkins]

Thanks for all the comments.
Judy, I do not think this is "one of the best" but it is certainly the best I have ever taken.

[paul leverington]

An incredible looking bird!! Wow! Great that you captured him with his foot up, those toes are so long!

Paul