Purple Gallinule

[Joseph Przybyla]

I captured this image at Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County, Florida. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

Nikon D7000
Nikon 80-400mm VRII AF-S ED shot at 290mm (485mm FFE)
1/500 F/5.6 Matrix Metering +1/3 EV ISO 500, camera supported by a monopod
Post processed in Lightroom CC and Photoshop CC
Cropped for composition and presentation

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Striking pose, Joseph. Must have been great to see that he was clear of a distracting BG and in the process of climbing this single stalk. What beautiful subtle feather color changes you've captured. Well done.

Geoffrey




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[Joseph Przybyla]

Striking pose, Joseph. Must have been great to see that he was clear of a distracting BG and in the process of climbing this single stalk. What beautiful subtle feather color changes you've captured. Well done.

Geoffrey


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Hi Geoffrey, from mid July till October a plant called Fire Flag grows up out of the wet areas at Circle B Bar Reserve. It has large green leaves and makes blossoms at the end of long stalks. This is one of the few time Purple Gallinules are out in the open. They absolutely love to feed on the blossoms. They climb the stalks to get at the blossoms. This image was captured as the weight of the bird bent the stalk to an open area with water as a background.

Thank you for viewing and commenting, very much appreciated.

[Bill Dix]

Nicely done, Joseph. Love those feet, and the way they are clinging to the stalk. And of course the spectacular colors of the Gallinule. Maybe a touch more selective sharpening on the head?

[Joe Subolefsky]

Overall really nice agree with Bill another round of sharpening on the head. If the blossom was included in the original frame it might be nice to include it. TFS

[David Salem]

Great looking pose on this colorful tight walker. I agree with some more sharpening. Well captured

[Julie Rathbone]

This is a beautiful image, the composition, clarity and background all work so well


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[Joseph Przybyla]

Thanks everyone for viewing, commenting, and suggesting improvements. Very much appreciated...

[William Dickson]

Yes, I like this one to. Lovely colours throughout and what a great pose on the thin perch. Well done Joe.

Will

[Jim Crosswell]

Excellent image Joe! I like the climbing pose, clean BG, composition and great view of the feet.

[Isaac Grant]

All been said already. Very nice pose and background. Agree to more sharpening. Kudos for getting one of these birds with a clean background. Very nice.