Lesse Jacana

[Arno Ellmer]

Image captured from a boat on the Okavango River.

The bee ,of course , was planned ..... :w3
Canon Mk IV
Canon 500mm F4 + 1.4x
f/7.1
1/1250
ISO 640

[Dumay de Boulle]

Like this a lot, lovely colors and incl of environment. The beak and front of the space looks a bit softer than the rest not sure why, maybe missed in PP? Love the bee and flower!

[Ofer Levy]

I love this! Such an interesting and beautiful image! However, critical focus seems to be on the leg - leaving the head a bit soft. Doesn't look too bad in this small version though. Well done for placing the bee in the frame so nicely!!!:bg3:

[Chad Caswell]

I agree about the focus, what a nice image comp wise... Love the bee, nice job focusing on it :t3

[Bill Dix]

Great shot. Nice planning to wait for the bee. Soft head focus noted. I wish the oof stem to the left were not there, but it's part of the typical Jacana habitat. I love their huge feet.

[Stu Bowie]

Arno, lovely enviromental image, and I really like the low angle , together with the colours. The walking pose shows off the foot nicely. Shooting from a boat works so well. :w3

[Brendan Dozier]

Look at that foot! Great pose, and real nice composition, Arno. The bee and flower add interest, nicely done!

[Sidharth Kodikal]

What an image! This one has it all - great bg, fantastic specie and environment. That foot takes it up a notch. Agree that the beak/head is very slightly oof.

[Nico Steenberg]

Beautiful environmental shot. Great light, exposure and colours. The comp works well. Super shot !

[Arno Ellmer]

Thank you all for the kind comments ! Always appreciated.